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Patchmade

"Patchmade" is a song by American rapper Xaviersobased from his mixtape Install released on July 20, 2022. The song was produced by Kashpaint and has been credited with kickstarting Xavier's career as well as popularizing the jerk microgenre in the 2020s.

Composition

"Patchmade" has been described by Pitchfork as a "jerk-infused" song.

Critical reception

"Patchmade" was featured on Pitchfork<nowiki/>'s list of "the Best Rap Stars, Scenes, Trends, Freestyles, and Mixtapes of 2022". Writer Alphonse Pierre stated, "Amid all the buffering sounds, Xavier raps head-turners like, 'Shot a nigga in the nuts, hell yeah castrate' and 'I can't fuck with niggas if they right-wing.' Hitting on all of the important things!".

Music journalist Kieran Press-Reynolds, writing for British magazine The Face, noted the track as a "jerk anthem". Rolling Stone noted "Patchmade" as being a popular TikTok sound, describing it as a "passing headrush".'

Influence

"Patchmade" has been credited with popularizing the jerk microgenre. British rapper YT cited the track with influencing his music.

American rapper Yhapojj would release a single known as "Patchmade" on October 18, 2024.

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