Easy

"Easy" is the debut single of German rapper Cro. A pop and rap song, it was produced by Cro, and the lyrics and musical composition are also attributed to him. It was first released on the internet on 23 November 2011, was later released on his mixtape Easy, which was available for free download, and later re-released as the lead single from his debut album Raop on 23 March 2012 through Chimperator Productions. "Easy" attained commercial success, reaching number two in Germany and number 4 in Austria. The song was promoted by an accompanying music video directed by Harris Hodovic. It reached Platinum in Germany in October 2012. Content In the first verse, Cro praises his rapping skills by comparing himself to Jay-Z and saying that he creates his instrumentals himself. He then changes the subject to the relationship with a woman and he gives reasons that would lead to him break up with her, such as marriage and pregnancy. In the end, he does leave her and is happy that she is no longer there. In the lyrics, the word "easy" appears at the end of each verse, with a word that is based on it. For example, the words AC/DC and the phrase "erschieß sie" become "AC/D-Easy" and "ersch-Easy." The song does not have an actual chorus.