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"How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?"
Single by KennyHoopla
from the EP How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?
Released	February 4, 2020
Recorded	2019
Genre	Post-punk alternative dance new wave
Length	3:38
Label	Arista
Songwriter(s)	Kenneth La'ron
KennyHoopla singles chronology
"Sore Loser" (2019) "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" (2020) "The World Is Flat and This Is the Edge" (2020)
Alternative cover
Single cover after the EP was release to distinguish the single from the EP
Music video
"How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" on YouTube

"How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American musician Kenneth La'ron, under the name KennyHoopla. It was released as the self-titled single from the EP of the same name on February 4, 2020 through Arista Records. It was KennyHoopla's first single to chart, reaching number 8 in the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.

Background and release

The track was written and recorded in mid-to-late 2019 and written by La'ron. When describing the song and the songwriting process, La'ron said "There's an aura about indie rock music, and a sound and energy that I can't explain, but I feel like I have it in me. It was cool that it came out and other people are feeling it. It was written in a place in which I felt super doubtful".

The song and the corresponding was released on February 4, 2020, for streaming and radio platforms.

Music and lyrics

The song is performed in a E major key. It is performed in a 4/4 time signature at a tempo of 160 beats per minute, although it can be altered to a half-time of 80 beats per minute.

Commercial performance

"How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" became La'ron's first single to chart, ultimately reaching the number eight spot in the Billboard magazine's Alternative Airplay chart in July 2020.

Music video

The music video for the single was also released on February 4, 2020. The video transitions between scenes of La'ron signing along on a checkboard dance floor, a crowded house party, and by a vehicle that has crashed alongside a rural road. The music video was directed by Cody LaPlant and Damien Blue.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Kenneth La'ron

Chart positions

Personnel

Music video

The following individuals were credited with editing, director, and filming the music video:

• Cody LaPlant & Damien Blue — Director, Editor, Color
• Kyle Kadow — Cinematographer
• Emmanuil Morari — First assistant camera
• Spencer Ortega — Gaffer
• Xavier Whitaker, Steven Cleavland, and Eddie Barrioneuvo — Grip
• Will Storm — Art director
• Asher Klaven — Assistant art director
• Brema Brema — Behind the scenes

References

1. Dunn, Chantal (June 3, 2020). "New Music Discovery: KennyHoopla – 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'". CHDI-FM. Rogers Sports & Media. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
2. ^ "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway? by KennyHoopla". Song BPM. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
3. Billboard Top 40 Alternative Airplay Songs (July 4 2020). AAA Charts. July 2, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2022 – via YouTube.
4. Johnson, Josh (November 20, 2020). "Listen to KennyHoopla jam with Travis Barker on new song, "ESTELLA//"". ABC News Radio. ABC News. Retrieved September 11, 2022. The collection's title track peaked in the top 10 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart.
5. ^ Renshaw, David (February 4, 2020). "KennyHoopla is the life of the party in his "how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//" video". The Fader. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
6. "KennyHoopla // How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?". codylaplantfilms.com. February 4, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
7. "KennyHoopla Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
8. "KennyHoopla Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
9. "KennyHoopla Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
10. Music video: "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" on YouTube

• 2020 singles
• 2020 songs
• KennyHoopla songs
• Songs written by KennyHoopla
• Arista Records singles