“Mercy” was the lead single from GOOD Music’s *Cruel Summer* album. Kanye West released it in 2012 with verses from Big Sean, Pusha T, and 2 Chainz, making it a showcase for the label’s roster and collaborators.
The track was produced by Kanye West and Lifted and was released through GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. Its heavy bass, looping vocal sample, and playful luxury-focused lyrics gave it a distinctive Southern hip-hop feel. “Mercy” was also stylized as “Mercy.1” on the album’s track listing.
A common mix-up is “Cold,” which appears among the answer choices because it was another *Cruel Summer* single. However, “Cold” followed “Mercy” as the album’s second single. “New God Flow” and “Clique” were also associated with the project, but neither was the lead single. “Mercy” reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts.