Thrift Shop

by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Thrift Shop cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 28 August 2012
  • Label: Macklemore LLC
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 3:55
  • Community rating: 2.09/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Ryan Lewis

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Propelled by a swaggering, infectious saxophone loop and a profoundly goofy music video, this track achieved massive, unexpected global dominance without the backing of a major record label. The lyrics humorously promote second-hand shopping while explicitly mocking the obsession with expensive designer brands prevalent in mainstream hip-hop. It became a cultural touchstone, temporarily altering mainstream fashion trends and dominating the cultural zeitgeist of 2013.

Genres

Descriptors: vulgar, satirical

Tracklist

  1. Thrift Shop

Credits

  • Macklemore - primary artist
  • Ryan Lewis - primary artist
  • Wanz - primary artist, featuring, vocals
  • Michael Caseau - product manager, marketing

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