"Hear Me Calling" is a song by American rapper Juice Wrld. Produced by Purps of 808 Mafia, it was released as the second single from his second studio album Death Race for Love on March 1, 2019. It was sent to Italy contemporary hit radio on March 22, 2019, through Universal and later sent to US rhythmic contemporary radio on April 9, 2019 The song was featured in the soundtrack of NBA 2K20.

Background and composition

Producer Purps from 808 Mafia states that he was aiming for a more "happy pop" sound when composing the tropical-influenced beat. After Purps played the beat by accident during a recording session, Juice was impressed by the beat and freestyled the lyrics to the song in 40 minutes. In an Instagram live, Higgin's then girlfriend Ally Lotti revealed that the song was made after she almost left him as the first verse alludes to that.[citation needed]

Music video

The video was released on March 11, 2019, and was directed by Bradley & Pablo. In a homage to PlayStation games such as Twisted Metal, Juice is shown rescuing his love interest from a speeding truck with video-game-style CGI graphics integrated with live action, complete with a simulated car chase.

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak position
Australia (ARIA)54
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)45
Ireland (IRMA)46
Lithuania (AGATA)82
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)9
UK Singles (Official Charts)58
US Billboard Hot 10038
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)16
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)15
US Rhythmic (Billboard)20

Certifications

RegionCertificationCertified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)Gold15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)Silver200,000‡
United States (RIAA)2× Platinum2,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousMarch 1, 2019Digital downloadInterscopeGrade A
ItalyMarch 22, 2019Contemporary hit radioUniversal
United StatesApril 8, 2019Rhythmic contemporaryInterscopeGrade A
April 9, 2019
April 30, 2019Contemporary hit radio