Masterpiece (DaBaby song)

"Masterpiece"
Single by DaBaby
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2021
Genre
Length3:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
DaBaby singles chronology
"Coco"
(2020) 		"Masterpiece"
(2021) 		"Throat Baby (Go Baby) [Remix]"
(2021)
Music video
"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

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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

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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

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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

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Masterpiece"
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

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Year-end chart performance for "Masterpiece"
Chart (2021) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 58

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[16] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various January 15, 2021
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United States February 9, 2021 Rhythmic contemporary radio [18]

References

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  1. ^ Hussey, Allison (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Shares New Song "Masterpiece": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  2. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (January 15, 2021). "Stream DaBaby's New Track 'Masterpiece'". Complex. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  3. ^ Caraan, Sophie (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses November 2018 Walmart Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Hypebeast. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Haylock, Zoe (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses Involvement in 2018 Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Vulture. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Blistein, Jon (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Paints a 'Masterpiece' With New Song". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  6. ^ Caldwell, Brandon (February 7, 2021). "DaniLeigh Announces Another DaBaby Breakup As Her 'Masterpiece' Cameo Hits 10M YouTube Views". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  7. ^ "Credits / Masterpiece / DaBaby". Tidal. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  8. ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  11. ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  12. ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  13. ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  14. ^ Leight, Elias (January 25, 2021). "RS Charts: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Dominates Top 100 for Second Week". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  15. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "American single certifications – DaBaby – Masterpiece". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  17. ^ "Masterpiece - Single by DaBaby on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  18. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
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