Masterpiece (DaBaby song) explained

Masterpiece
Type:single
Artist:DaBaby
Cover:Masterpiece by DaBaby.png
Released:January 15, 2021
Genre:
Length:3:02
Label:
  • South Coast
  • Interscope Records
Producer:
Chronology:DaBaby
Prev Title:Coco
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Throat Baby (Go Baby) [Remix]
Next Year:2021

"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

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

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

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 10
US Rolling Stone Top 100[9] 44

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 58

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
VariousJanuary 15, 2021[11]
United StatesFebruary 9, 2021Rhythmic contemporary radio[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DaBaby Shares New Song "Masterpiece": Listen. Pitchfork. Hussey. Allison. January 15, 2021. January 15, 2021.
  2. News: Espinoza . Joshua . Stream DaBaby's New Track 'Masterpiece' . January 27, 2021 . Complex . January 15, 2021.
  3. News: Caraan . Sophie . DaBaby Addresses November 2018 Walmart Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece' . January 27, 2021 . Hypebeast . January 15, 2021.
  4. News: Haylock . Zoe . DaBaby Addresses Involvement in 2018 Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece' . January 27, 2021 . Vulture . January 15, 2021.
  5. News: Blistein . Jon . DaBaby Paints a 'Masterpiece' With New Song . January 27, 2021 . Rolling Stone . January 15, 2021.
  6. News: Caldwell . Brandon . DaniLeigh Announces Another DaBaby Breakup As Her 'Masterpiece' Cameo Hits 10M YouTube Views . March 3, 2021 . HipHopDX . February 7, 2021.
  7. Web site: Credits / Masterpiece / DaBaby . Tidal . January 27, 2021.
  8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. January 25, 2021. January 27, 2021.
  9. News: Leight . Elias . RS Charts: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Dominates Top 100 for Second Week . January 27, 2021 . Rolling Stone . January 25, 2021.
  10. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  11. Web site: Masterpiece - Single by DaBaby on Apple Music. Apple Music. January 27, 2021.
  12. Web site: Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases . AllAccess . February 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210209181101/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases . February 9, 2021 . dead.

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