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Who sang Thrift Shop?
Release date: 27/8/2012
Duration: 03:56
Producer(s): Ryan Lewis

Macklemore released the song Thrift Shop. Date of release: 27/8/2012.

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The meaning of the song 'Thrift Shop ', based on the lyrics
What is Thrift Shop about?
🎶 Thrift Shop song analysis
Thrift Shop is a song about Macklemore's passion for finding bargains in thrift stores.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Thrift Shop’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.
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Macklemore - Short Biography

- Macklemore is an American rapper and songwriter.
- He is originally from Seattle, Washington
- His stage name is Macklemore
- He collaborated with producer Ryan Lewis to form the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
- He has released a mixtape, three EPs and four albums.
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- Thrift Shop is a song by American rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis, with vocals by singer Wanz.
- It was released on August 28, 2012, as the fifth and final single from their debut studio album, The Heist.
- The single was released independently by Macklemore.
- The song talks about Macklemore's interest in buying cheap clothes, while denigrating designer brands and popular trends.
- He states that he likes to wear "your grandfather's clothes" because "it was 99 cents."
- The song's hook comes from Wanz's performance.
- The video was uploaded to YouTube on August 29, 2012, and was directed by Jon Jon Augustavo, Macklemore, and Ryan Lewis.
- As of November 6, 2019, the video has amassed over 1.3 billion views.

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