"
Thrift Shop" is a song by American
hip hop duo
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. It was released on August 27, 2012 as Macklemore's eighth career single and the fourth single from their debut studio album
The Heist (2012). It features vocals from
Wanz. The song was composed to show Macklemore's esteem for
thrift shops and saving money, opposing the flaunting of expensive items many rappers display. Music reviewers praised the song for its humorous lyrics and social critique. It was released in the United Kingdom in January 2013.