Masterpiece (DaBaby song)
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| Single by DaBaby | ||||
| Released | January 15, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:02 | |||
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| "Masterpiece" on YouTube | ||||
"Masterpiece" is a song by American rapper DaBaby. It was released via South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records as a standalone single on January 15, 2021. His first release of the year, it was written alongside Christopher Torpey, Justin Vibes, and producer D.A. Got That Dope.[1]
Background and composition
[edit]DaBaby previewed the track on Instagram in December 2020.[2] In the song, DaBaby references his relationship with DaniLeigh and his involvement in the November 2018 shooting incident in which he pleaded self-defense; the charges were later dropped.[3][4]
Music video
[edit]The music video, directed by Gemini Visions, was released alongside the single on January 15, 2021.[5] The visual sees DaBaby surrounded by sports cars, private jets, and fans, while wearing all Gucci.[4][5] DaBaby's then-girlfriend DaniLeigh also appears in the video.[4][6] As of July 2024. the video has over 61 million views.
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]
- DaBaby – songwriting, vocals, lyrics
- D.A. Got That Dope – songwriting, lyrics, production
- Christopher Torpey – songwriting, synthesizer
- Justin Thomas – songwriting, lyrics
- Curtis "Sircuit" Bye – assistant mixing
- Jacob Bryant – assistant mixing
- Nicolas De Porcel – mastering engineer
- Derek "MixedByAli" Ali – mixing
- Javaun Mundle – recording engineer
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 71 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 93 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 10 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 55 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 20 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] | 22 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[14] | 44 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 58 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | January 15, 2021 |
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| United States | February 9, 2021 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | [18] |
References
[edit]- ^ Hussey, Allison (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Shares New Song "Masterpiece": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (January 15, 2021). "Stream DaBaby's New Track 'Masterpiece'". Complex. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Caraan, Sophie (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses November 2018 Walmart Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Hypebeast. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c Haylock, Zoe (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses Involvement in 2018 Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Vulture. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ a b Blistein, Jon (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Paints a 'Masterpiece' With New Song". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ Caldwell, Brandon (February 7, 2021). "DaniLeigh Announces Another DaBaby Breakup As Her 'Masterpiece' Cameo Hits 10M YouTube Views". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Credits / Masterpiece / DaBaby". Tidal. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ Leight, Elias (January 25, 2021). "RS Charts: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Dominates Top 100 for Second Week". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – DaBaby – Masterpiece". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ "Masterpiece - Single by DaBaby on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.