{{Short description|2024 single by Latto}} {{Distinguish|Sunday Services{{!}}''Sunday Services''}} {{For|church services on Sunday|Church service}} {{Infobox song | name = Sunday Service | cover = Latto - Sunday Service.jpg | type = single | artist = [[Latto]] | album = [[Sugar Honey Iced Tea]] | released = February 9, 2024 | recorded = 2024 | genre = * [[Crunk&B]] | length = 2:46 | label = {{hlist|Streamcut|[[RCA Records|RCA]]}} | writer = {{hlist|[[Latto|Alyssa Stephens]]|Kevin Price|Darryl Clemons}} | producer = {{hlist|Go Grizzly|Pooh Beatz|Bankroll Got It}} | prev_title = [[Can't Get Enough (Jennifer Lopez song)|Can't Get Enough]] | prev_version = remix | prev_year = 2024 | next_title = [[Big Mama (song)|Big Mama]] | next_year = 2024 | misc = {{External music video|header=Music videos|{{plainlist| *{{YouTube|skTA4ZkRlyQ|"Sunday Service"}} *{{YouTube|9gL0F1xIt2I|"Sunday Service" (remix)|link=no}}}} }} {{Extra album cover | header = Remix cover | type = single | cover = Latto - Sunday Service Remix.jpg | caption = Cover art of the official remix featuring [[Megan Thee Stallion]] and [[Flo Milli]]. }} }} "'''Sunday Service'''" is a song by American rapper [[Latto]] from her third studio album, ''[[Sugar Honey Iced Tea]]'' (2024). It was released on February 9, 2024, through Streamcut and [[RCA Records]] as the album's second single. Produced by Go Grizzly, Pooh Beatz, and Bankroll Got It, it is believed to be a [[diss track]] towards rapper [[Ice Spice]], in response to the song "[[Think U the Shit (Fart)]]". A remix featuring American rappers [[Megan Thee Stallion]] and [[Flo Milli]] was released on June 7, 2024, which was also included on the album. The song debuted at number 100 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].
==Background== In January 2024, Latto began teasing the song on [[TikTok]].<ref name="Complex">{{cite web |last1=Ocho |first1=Alex |title=Latto Uses Pics of Ice Spice, Missy Elliott, Sexxy Red, and More for "Sunday Service" Single Art |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/alex-ocho/latto-sunday-service-single-art-ice-spice-missy-elliott |website=[[Complex Networks|Complex]] |access-date=26 February 2024 |date=February 5, 2024 |archive-date=6 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240206101048/https://www.complex.com/music/a/alex-ocho/latto-sunday-service-single-art-ice-spice-missy-elliott |url-status=live }}</ref> In a snippet of the song that she posted on January 7, the video for Ice Spice's "[[Pretty Girl (Ice Spice song)|Pretty Girl]]" can be seen playing in the background. On February 2, Ice Spice reacted on [[Twitter Spaces]], "Seeing that I'm in the back of your weak ass snippet? I was like, 'Wait a second, that's me?' So I'm like, 'Since we're talking about me, let's talk about me.' It was really just a snippet. I was like, 'This has to be fake. This is [[AI]].' But bitches be bold, so I was like, 'Oh, we're being bold today.'"<ref name="Complex" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Trapp |first1=Malcolm |title=Ice Spice Takes Shots At Latto For Speculated Jab In "Weak A** Snippet" |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2024/02/03/ice-spice-takes-shots-at-latto-for-speculated-jab-in-snippet/ |website=[[Rap-Up]] |access-date=26 February 2024 |date=February 3, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://www.rap-up.com/2024/02/03/ice-spice-takes-shots-at-latto-for-speculated-jab-in-snippet/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Vibe">{{cite web |last1=Corrine |first1=Amber |title=Latto Spotted Filming Music Video In The Bronx Amid Rumored Ice Spice Beef |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/latto-filming-music-video-the-bronx-ice-spice-feud-1234848594/ |website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]] |access-date=26 February 2024 |date=February 5, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/latto-filming-music-video-the-bronx-ice-spice-feud-1234848594/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 3, Latto was seen filming a music video in the [[Bronx]], the hometown of Ice Spice.<ref name="Uproxx">{{cite web |last1=Pointer |first1=Flisadam |title=Fans Believe Latto's 'Sunday Service' Artwork Is A Subtle Callout Of Several Women Rappers Including Ice Spice |url=https://uproxx.com/music/latto-sunday-service-artwork-response/ |website=[[Uproxx]] |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 5, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://uproxx.com/music/latto-sunday-service-artwork-response/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 5, she shared an alternate cover art for the single, which shows her posing in front of a collage of female rappers. Each person on the cover, including Latto herself, has their eyes crossed out with a black horizontal line.<ref name="Complex" /><ref name="Uproxx" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Schube |first1=Will |title=Latto Fuels Ice Spice Beef With Cover Art For New Single 'Sunday Service' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/latto-ice-spice-beef-sunday-service-cover-art |website=[[HipHopDX]] |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 6, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165039/https://hiphopdx.com/news/latto-ice-spice-beef-sunday-service-cover-art |url-status=live }}</ref> After the song was released on February 9, Latto denied the song was a diss in response to journalist [[Elliott Wilson (journalist)|Elliott Wilson]]'s comments via [[Twitter]] (X).<ref>{{cite web |title=Who tf ever said it was a diss??? Video at noon I'm finna go live yallllll |url=https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1755994680813089093 |website=[[Twitter|X]] |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 9, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://twitter.com/Latto/status/1755994680813089093 |url-status=live }}</ref>{{better source needed|date=March 2024}}
==Content== The chorus finds Latto criticizing men who cheat in relationships ("I don't sing R&B but, bitch, I'm really her, fuck wrong with niggas? / How you let him cheat and take him back? / Must be your only nigga")<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Paul |first1=Larisha |title=Latto Takes Skeptics to Church on New Single 'Sunday Service' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/latto-sunday-service-single-1234964955/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 9, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/latto-sunday-service-single-1234964955/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="HNHH">{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=Tallie |title=Latto's "Sunday Service": A Gospel of Authenticity and Boldness |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/762138-lattos-sunday-service-a-gospel-of-authenticity-and-boldness |website=[[HotNewHipHop]] |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 9, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/762138-lattos-sunday-service-a-gospel-of-authenticity-and-boldness |url-status=live }}</ref> and rapping about how she handles them,<ref name="HB">{{cite web |last1=Saunders |first1=Brycen |title=Latto Drops New Track "Sunday Service" |url=https://hypebeast.com/2024/2/latto-new-track-sunday-service-listen |website=[[Hypebeast (company)|Hypebeast]] |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 9, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://hypebeast.com/2024/2/latto-new-track-sunday-service-listen |url-status=live }}</ref> in addition to threatening a confrontation if she is booked on the same bill with certain others (alluding to Ice Spice) before using Ice's signature ad-lib "Graaah".<ref name="HHDX">{{cite web |last1=Moore |first1=Sam |title=Latto Fires Back At Ice Spice On Hard-Hitting New Single 'Sunday Service' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/latto-ice-spice-diss-sunday-service |website=HipHopDX |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 9, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://hiphopdx.com/news/latto-ice-spice-diss-sunday-service |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Uproxx2">{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Aaron |title=Did Latto Diss Ice Spice On 'Sunday Service?' |url=https://uproxx.com/music/did-latto-diss-ice-spice-on-sunday-service/ |website=Uproxx |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 9, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165039/https://uproxx.com/music/did-latto-diss-ice-spice-on-sunday-service/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the lyrics, Latto asserts her high status in the music industry<ref name="HNHH" /><ref name="HB" /> and mentions [[Lil Nas X]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Alex |title=Latto Puts Her Opps On Notice With Her Scorching New Single, 'Sunday Service' |url=https://uproxx.com/music/latto-sunday-service-video/ |website=Uproxx |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 9, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227163950/https://uproxx.com/music/latto-sunday-service-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She continues to take shots at Ice Spice in the second verse, referencing her song "[[Think U the Shit (Fart)]]" (which Spice revealed was aimed at Latto): "Think I'm the shit? Bitch, I know it, ho / Jesus walked on water, I got ice boilin' though".<ref name="HHDX" /><ref name="Uproxx2" /><ref name="Vibe2">{{cite web |last1=Corrine |first1=Amber |title=Latto Aims To Leave Ice Spice On Ice With "Sunday Service" Diss |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/latto-disses-ice-spice-sunday-service-1234850040/ |website=Vibe |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 9, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/latto-disses-ice-spice-sunday-service-1234850040/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Elsewhere, Latto directs again at Ice Spice and also at [[Nicki Minaj]] with the lines "These bitches corny, soon as monkey see, then you know monkey do / Do you rap or do you tweet? / 'Cause I can't tell, get in the booth, bitch / Stop all that motherfuckin' yellin', ho / 'Cause I ain't buyin' what you're sellin', ho".<ref name="HHDX" /><ref name="Uproxx2" /><ref name="Vibe2" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Price |first1=Joe |title=Latto Says She Has Ice Spice "Boiling" On "Sunday Service" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/latto-says-she-has-ice-spice-boiling-on-sunday-service |website=Complex |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 9, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/latto-says-she-has-ice-spice-boiling-on-sunday-service |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Critical reception== Tallie Spencer of ''[[HotNewHipHop]]'' stated "The track not only showcases her lyrical ability, but also serves as a bold declaration of her authenticity and unapologetic attitude" and "Furthermore, Latto's ability to blend bold lyrics with a captivating beat creates a unique and powerful listening experience. The track's production complements her assertive delivery. Making 'Sunday Service' a memorable addition to Latto's growing discography."<ref name="HNHH" /> Brycen Saunders of ''[[Hypebeast (company)|Hypebeast]]'' wrote, "A party or club track for certain, the song sees Latto's smooth, yet robust wrap cadence alongside a strong beat".<ref name="HB" />
==Music video== The [[music video]] was released alongside the single. In one scene, Latto pays homage to the singer [[H.E.R.]], through an appearance of a distinct hairstyle and circular shades.<ref name="HNHH2">{{Cite web |last=Barnes |first=Paul |title=Latto "Sunday Service": Breaking Down The References |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/768044-latto-sunday-service-references |website=HotNewHipHop |date=27 February 2024 |access-date=28 February 2024 |archive-date=28 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228015915/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/768044-latto-sunday-service-references |url-status=live }}</ref> She walks into a [[Delicatessen|deli]] at one point in the clip, alluding to Ice Spice's song "[[Deli (Ice Spice song)|Deli]]".<ref name="Uproxx2" /> The video features a reference to the film ''[[Belly (film)|Belly]]'', with Latto in neon blue light with glowing iridescent irises.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mock |first1=Ben |title=Latto "Belly" Reference In "Sunday Service" Music Video Debated By Fans |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/762568-latto-belly-sunday-service |website=HotNewHipHop |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=February 10, 2024 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227165038/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/762568-latto-belly-sunday-service |url-status=live }}</ref> It also references [[Missy Elliott]]'s music videos by using a [[fisheye lens]].<ref name="HNHH2" />
==Remix== An official [[remix]] of the song was released on June 7, 2024. It features American rappers [[Megan Thee Stallion]] and [[Flo Milli]], beginning with a verse from the latter<ref name="HNHH3">{{cite web |last1=Castro |first1=Danilo |title=Latto, Megan Thee Stallion And Flo Milli Give Us "Sunday Service (Remix)" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/812697-latto-megan-thee-stallion-glorilla-sunday-service-remix-hip-hop-news |website=HotNewHipHop |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=June 7, 2024}}</ref><ref name="Revolt">{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jon |title=Latto recruits Megan Thee Stallion and Flo Milli for "Sunday Service (Remix)" |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/latto-recruits-flo-milli-and-megan-thee-stallion-for-sunday-service-remix |website=[[Revolt (TV network)|Revolt]] |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=June 7, 2024}}</ref> in which she raps in a threatening fashion,<ref name="HNHH3" /> mentions she likes listening to [[Jodeci]] during sex, boasts the shape of her buttocks despite her being petite,<ref name="Vibe3">{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Preezy |last2=Sadler |first2=Armon |title=Latto Gets Religious With Thee Stallion And Flo Milli, Lupe Fiasco Eats, Cash Cobain Pours Up, And More New Hip-Hop Releases |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/reviews/new-music-friday-latto-lupe-fiasco-cash-cobain-hip-hop-1234884596/ |website=Vibe |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=June 7, 2024}}</ref> and asks why someone would bring their male partner to one of her events "if you know he thirsty".<ref name="Uproxx3">{{cite web |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Alex |title=Latto, Flo Milli, And Megan Thee Stallion Uplift Each Other On The 'Sunday Service' Remix |url=https://uproxx.com/music/latto-sunday-service-remix-megan-thee-stallion-flo-milli-2/ |website=Uproxx |access-date=9 June 2024 |date=June 7, 2024}}</ref> Megan performs the last verse in an aggressive style,<ref name="HNHH3" /> on which she acknowledges her critics and how men who previously wanted her now hate her.<ref name="Vibe3" /> She also states that regardless of how people [[move the goalposts]] for her, she will maintain her success.<ref name="Vibe3" /><ref name="Uproxx3" />
==Charts== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Chart performance for "Sunday Service" ! scope="col"| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"| Peak<br />position |- {{single chart|Billboardhot100|100|artist=Latto|rowheader=true|access-date=February 27, 2024}} |- {{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|26|artist=Latto|rowheader=true|access-date=June 18, 2024}} |}
==Certifications== {{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Sunday Service"}} {{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|artist=Latto|title=Sunday Service|award=Platinum|type=single|relyear=2024|certyear=2026|access-date=March 18, 2026}} {{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=true|noshipments=true|streaming=true}}
==References== {{Reflist}}
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