Superhero (Heroes & Villains)

"Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin, American rapper Future, and American singer Chris Brown, released as the title track from the former's second studio album Heroes & Villains (2022). Co-produced by Allen Ritter and David X Eli, it peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Superhero (Heroes & Villains)"
Song by Metro Boomin, Future and Chris Brown
from the album Heroes & Villains
ReleasedDecember 2, 2022
GenreTrap
Length3:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Music video
"Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" on YouTube

Composition

"Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" is a trap song that features "pummeling 808s and muted horns" in the production, over which Future raps in his "customary, chant-like flow",[1] and style similar to "the days of DS2"[2] In the latter portion, the instrumental "fades into somber synths", for "distorted melodies" from Chris Brown,[1] who sings about people who do not want to see him succeed.[3] The song also contains a sample of rapper Jay-Z's line about living "long enough to see yourself become a villain" in "So Appalled" by Kanye West (which is a reference to Harvey Dent's quote in the film The Dark Knight).[4]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews from critics. Hamza Riaz of Mic Cheque deemed it as one of the "bone-chilling cuts" and best tracks from Heroes & Villains, although also writing that "When there is a new voice, they are shoehorned onto a disconnected strand of a track that would've benefited without it", bringing up the song as an example.[5] Peter A. Berry of Complex praised Future's vocals, describing them as "mix of menace, rambunctiousness and comically straightforward obscenity", as well as the transition in production, describing it "as theatrical as it is smooth."[1] Brady Brickner-Wood of Pitchfork wrote, "Even Future's got a little pep in his step here, particularly on the anthemic 'Superheroes (Heroes & Villains)', although he criticized Chris Brown's appearance."[3]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on December 2, 2022, alongside Heroes & Villains. It begins with Metro Boomin and Future involved in a tense diamond theft, before shifting to a series of surreal scenes, including Metro surfing in the sky. Chris Brown and his respective verse at the end of the song do not appear in the video.[6][7]

Charts
Chart performance for "Superhero (Heroes & Villains)"
Chart (2022–2023) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 30
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[9] 71
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 7
Germany (Official German Charts)[11] 75
Global 200 (Billboard)[12] 8
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[13] 11
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 22
Latvia (LAIPA)[15] 17
Lithuania (AGATA)[16] 29
Luxembourg (Billboard)[17] 18
MENA (IFPI)[18] 11
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 69
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] 29
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[21] 50
Portugal (AFP)[22] 21
Romania (Billboard)[23] 18
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[24] 6
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[25] 23
UK Singles (OCC)[26] 34
US Billboard Hot 100[27] 8
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[28] 2
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[29] 7

Certifications
Certifications for "Superhero (Heroes & Villains)"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[30] 2× Platinum 160,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[31] Gold 25,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[32] Gold 5,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[33] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[34] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)[35] Platinum 2,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Berry, Peter A. (December 8, 2022). "Metro Boomin's 'Heroes and Villains' Is the Ultimate Rap Blockbuster". Complex. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  2. Blair, Robert (December 8, 2022). "Metro Boomin "Heroes & Villains" Album Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  3. Brickner-Wood, Brady (December 8, 2022). "Metro Boomin: Heroes & Villains Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  4. Reeves, Mosi (December 6, 2022). "It's a World of Embattled Men on Metro Boomin's 'Heroes & Villains'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  5. Riaz, Hamza (December 7, 2022). "Review: Metro Boomin, 'Heroes & Villains'". Mic Cheque. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  6. Cho, Regina (December 2, 2022). "Metro Boomin and Future reunite for new "Superhero" video". Revolt. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  7. Grant, Shawn (December 12, 2022). "Metro Boomin's 'Heroes & Villains' to Debut with 185K First Week, Will Take Top Spot on Billboard". The Source. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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  13. "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
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  15. "Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 03. nedēļa" (in English and Latvian). LAIPA. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  16. "2023 4-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
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  18. "The Official Mena Chart - This Week's Official MENA Chart Top 20 from 02/12/2022 to 08/12/2022". theofficialmenachart.com. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. 14 December 2022. Archived from the original on 14 December 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
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  20. "NZ Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 17, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  21. "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  22. "Metro Boomin with Future & Chris Brown – Superhero (Heroes & Villains)". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  23. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Romania Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  24. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 49, 2022". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  25. "Metro Boomin with Future & Chris Brown – Superhero (Heroes & Villains)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  26. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  27. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  28. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  29. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  30. "Canadian single certifications – Metro Boomin – Superhero (Heroes & Villains)". Music Canada. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  31. "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 6, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Superhero (Heroes & Villains) in the search box.
  32. "Portuguese single certifications – Metro Boomin, Future & Chris Brown – Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  33. "British single certifications – Metro Boomin, Future & Chris Brown – Superhero (Heroes & Villains)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  34. "American single certifications – Metro Boomin, Future & Chris Brown – Superhero (Heroes & Villains)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  35. "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 23/2023" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
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