Outside (OG Bobby Billions song)
| "Outside" | |
|---|---|
 Cover art of the remix with MO3 | |
| Single by OG Bobby Billions | |
| from the album Holy Goat | |
| Released | April 12, 2020 |
| Length | 2:04 |
| Label |
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| Songwriter(s) | OG Bobby Billions |
| Producer(s) | DeeMarc |
| Music video | |
| "Outside" on YouTube | |
| "Outside (with MO3)" on YouTube | |
| "Outside (with Blueface)" on YouTube | |
| Remix cover | |
.jpg) Cover art of the remix with Blueface | |
"Outside" is a song by American rapper OG Bobby Billions and the lead single from his debut studio album Holy Goat (2020). Two official remixes of the song have since been released; the first is with American rapper MO3 and the second is with American rapper Blueface.
Background and composition
[edit]The song was originally not written for Holy Goat, but was a last-minute addition to the album. According to OG Bobby Billions, some of his friends wanted him to add one more song to the album, after which he wrote "Outside" in two hours. It is a gospel-inspired song,[1] with production consisting of keyboard and guitar.[2]
Remixes
[edit]MO3
[edit]The first official remix is a collaboration with MO3 and was released posthumously on March 19, 2021, as the second single from MO3's second studio album Shottaz 4Eva (2021). It finds MO3 warning his enemies,[3] as well as looking for forgiveness and acknowledging his flaws, admitting he is not always on a righteous path.[2]
A music video premiered alongside the remix. Directed by Prophecy, it shows MO3's friends and family gathering to mourn his death and honor his memory,[4][5] in addition to footage of MO3 joking around with friends, recording music at the studio, and performing.[4][5]
Blueface
[edit]The second official remix is a collaboration with Blueface and titled "Outside (Better Days)". It was released on May 26, 2021. A contrast to his usual musical style, the song finds Blueface rapping on beat with introspective and serious lyrics.[6]
A music video premiered alongside the remix. Directed by Reel Goats, it sees OG Bobby Billions and Blueface at a funeral in a church, where a choir is performing, and also with a crowd of people who are all dressed in black.[7]
Charts
[edit]Remix with MO3
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 92 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 32 |
Remix with Blueface
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 12 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] | 19 |
Certifications
[edit]Remix with MO3
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[12] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Remix with Blueface
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
|
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Gempel, Natalie (May 22, 2020). "Listen To This Right Now: OG Bobby Billions "Outside"". D Magazine. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ a b Findlay, Mitch (March 19, 2021). "Mo3 Drops Posthumous OG Bobby Billions Collab "Outside"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Powell, Jon (March 19, 2021). "Watch MO3's new visual for "Outside" with OG Bobby Billions". Revolt. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ a b Mahadevan, Tara (March 19, 2021). "Posthumous Mo3 Song and Video "Outside" Released". Complex. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ a b Saponara, Michael (March 19, 2021). "Late Boosie Badazz-Affiliate Mo3's Posthumous 'Outside' Video Depicts A Ghastly Shooting & Somber Memorial". HipHopDX. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Woods, Aleia (May 25, 2021). "Blueface Trends on Twitter for Rapping on Beat on New Song - Listen". XXL. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Powell, Jon (May 27, 2021). "Blueface and OG Bobby Billions head "Outside" in heartfelt visual". Revolt. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "MO3 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "MO3 Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 14, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Blueface Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – MO3 – Outside". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Blueface – Outside (Better Days)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 11, 2024.