For the Road

"For the Road" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Tyga. It was released on April 4, 2013, as the second official single from his third studio album Hotel California. The song, produced by Grand Hustle record producers Cordale "Lil' C" Quinn and Mars of 1500 or Nothin', features a guest appearance from American singer Chris Brown. The song samples "Rain" by SWV.

Background

In February 2013, Tyga announced during an interview that the second official single from the album would be titled "For the Road", and feature frequent collaborator Chris Brown.^[2] Tyga said the song has the same feeling as their hit "Deuces".^[3] The song is produced by Lil C and was premiered on March 25. The song was then released for digital download on April 4, 2013 along with the pre-order for the album.^[4] On May 14, 2013 the song was released to Rhythmic contemporary radio along with the third single "Show You".^[5]

Critical response

It was panned by PopMatters: "Likewise, "For the Road" (formerly "Fuck for the Road") is such an utter clash of lowbrow concept and pre-teen shine that Chris Brown ought to have been paired with a more ludicrous rapper in the Lil Boosie or Busta Rhymes mold.."^[6]

Music video

The music video for "For the Road" was filmed on April 21, 2013, and was directed by Colin Tilley.^[7] The music video premiered on MTV Jams on May 19, 2013.^[8]

Track listing

Digital single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"For the Road" (featuring Chris Brown)	Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson Christopher Maurice Brown Cordale Quinn Lamar Edwards J. Jackson B. Alexander Morgan J. Pastorius	Lil C Mars of 1500 or Nothin'	4:06

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[9]	15
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	39^[10]

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United States	April 4, 2013^[1]	Digital download	Young Money, Cash Money, Republic
United States	May 14, 2013^[5]	Rhythmic contemporary radio	Young Money, Cash Money, Republic

References

Tyga

Discography

Studio albums	No Introduction Careless World: Rise of the Last King Hotel California Fan of a Fan: The Album

Compilations	We Are Young Money Rich Gang Young Money: Rise of an Empire

Mixtapes	Fan of a Fan Well Done 3 The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout Rawwest Nigga Alive

Singles	"Coconut Juice" "BedRock" "Roger That" "Far Away" "Still Got It" "Rack City" "Faded" "Make It Nasty" "Do My Dance" "Dope" "Molly" "For the Road" "Show You" "Wait for a Minute" "Hookah" "Ayo" "Bitches N Marijuana" "Ride Out" "Gucci Snakes"

Featured singles	"Deuces" "Loyalty" "The Motto" "Dirty Bass" "Get Low" "Gold" "Live It Up" "Celebration" "Bubble Butt" "Iz U Down" "Loyal" "Bend Ova" "Collide" "Do It Again"

Related articles	Last Kings Records Young Money Entertainment GOOD Music

Chris Brown singles

Discography

Chris Brown	"Run It!" "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" "Gimme That" "Say Goodbye" "Poppin'"

Exclusive	"Wall to Wall" "Kiss Kiss" "With You" "Take You Down" "Forever" "Superhuman"

Graffiti	"I Can Transform Ya" "Crawl"

F.A.M.E.	"Deuces" "No Bullshit" "Yeah 3x" "Look at Me Now" "Beautiful People" "She Ain't You" "Next to You" "Wet the Bed"

Fortune	"Strip" "Turn Up the Music" "Sweet Love" "Till I Die" "Don't Wake Me Up" "Don't Judge Me"

X	"Fine China" "Don't Think They Know" "Love More" "Loyal" "New Flame"

Fan of a Fan: The Album	"Ayo" "Bitches N Marijuana"

Royalty	"Liquor" "Zero" "Back to Sleep" "Fine by Me"

Heartbreak on a Full Moon	"Grass Ain't Greener"

Featured singles	"Shortie Like Mine" "No Air" "Shawty Get Loose" "Get Like Me" "What Them Girls Like" "Freeze" "Work That!" "Better on the Other Side" "Drop It Low" "Back to the Crib" "Make a Movie" "Get Back Up" "Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You" "Champion" "My Last" "One Night Stand" "Best Love Song" "Pot of Gold" "Body 2 Body" "Better with the Lights Off" "International Love" "Another Round" "Why Stop Now" "Birthday Cake (Remix)" "Right by My Side" "Take It to the Head" "I Can Only Imagine" "Put It Down" "Algo Me Gusta de Ti" "Celebration" "Ready" "As Your Friend" "For the Road" "Beat It" "Sweet Serenade" "Show Me" "Main Chick" "Hold You Down" "Only" "Post to Be" "Hotel" "Private Show" "Five More Hours" "You Changed Me" "Do It Again" "How Many Times" "Fun" "All Eyes on You" "Body on Me" "Moses" "Play No Games" "Player" "Sorry" "Gold Slugs" "Drifting" "Wishing" "Something New" "Paradise" "I'm the Man (Remix)" "No Romeo No Juliet" "Do You Mind"

Other songs	"This Christmas" "Dreamer" "Sing Like Me" "Bassline" "Nobody's Business" "X" "Wrist" "Anyway" "Little More (Royalty)" "Picture Me Rollin’"

Book:Chris Brown

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