Ball If I Want To

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"Ball If I Want To"
DaBaby - Ball If I Want To.png
Single by DaBaby
ReleasedJune 18, 2021
Length1:52
Label
Songwriters
Producer D.A. Got That Dope
DaBaby singles chronology
"Skat"
(2021)		"Ball If I Want To"
(2021)		"Red Light Green Light"
(2021)
Music video
"Ball If I Want To" on YouTube

"Ball If I Want To" is a song by American rapper DaBaby, released on June 18, 2021, with an accompanying music video. It was produced by D.A. Got That Dope. [1]

Contents

Background

The song was first previewed in a promotional video of DaBaby's performances at the Hard Rock Stadium on May 28 and 29, 2021. [2] On June 17, he announced a "big surprise" at midnight in an Instagram video, before releasing the song. [3]

Composition

On the track, DaBaby talks about doing what he wants; in the chorus, he raps: "Bitch, it ain't even my birthday but I can ball if I want to (Ball) / Pull up, foreign cars if I want to (Skrr) / Hop out that bitch with that iron in my jumpsuit (Go)/ Just do what I say and I love you (Okay?)" [2] [4] He raps about the poverty he has escaped and the current riches of his life, including private jets and sex. [5] The instrumental of the song features an echoing choral sample. [6]

Critical reception

Tom Breihan of Stereogum called the song a "raunchy two-minute rap attack". [5] Glenn Rowley of Consequence writes that in the "braggadocios" track, DaBaby "unapologetically flexes". [6]

Music video

The music video, directed by DaBaby himself, finds him leading a high school student body through a wild library study hall, a food fight in the cafeteria, a game of Twister and to the outdoor basketball courts. [6] [7] [8] A cheerleading squad is seen twerking in the classroom, and at the basketball courts, a giant diapered baby mascot dances. [8] [9] [10]

Live performances

DaBaby performed the song at the BET Awards 2021. [11]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Ball If I Want To"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [19] Gold20,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Cowen, Trace William (June 18, 2021). "DaBaby Drops New Song and Video 'Ball If I Want To'". Complex . Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  2. 1 2 Cho, Regina (2021-06-18). "DaBaby does as he desires in "Ball If I Want To" single". Revolt . Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  3. ↑ Marie, Erika (June 18, 2021). "DaBaby Is The Big Man On Campus In "Ball If I Want To" Visual". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  4. ↑ Lavin, Will (2021-06-18). "Listen to DaBaby's neck-snapping new single 'Ball If I Want To'". NME . Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  5. 1 2 Breihan, Tom (2021-06-18). "DaBaby – 'Ball If I Want To'". Stereogum . Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  6. 1 2 3 Rowley, Glenn (2021-06-18). "DaBaby drops new single "Ball if I Want To": Stream". Consequence . Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  7. ↑ Kiefer, Halle (2021-06-18). "School's Out, but DaBaby Takes You Back to Class for 'Ball If I Want To' Video". Vulture . Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  8. 1 2 Peters, Mitchell (June 18, 2021). "DaBaby Goes Back to High School in Rowdy 'Ball If I Want To' Video: Watch". Billboard . Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  9. ↑ Bloom, Madison (June 18, 2021). "DaBaby Shares Video for New Song 'Ball If I Want To'". Pitchfork . Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  10. ↑ Zemler, Emily (2021-06-18). "Watch DaBaby's High School-Themed Video for New Single 'Ball If I Want To'". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  11. ↑ Palmer, Tamara (June 28, 2021). "BET Awards 2021: DaBaby Turns 'Ball If I Want To' Into A Thrilling Courtside Show". BET.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-03. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  12. ↑ "DaBaby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  13. ↑ "DaBaby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard . Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  14. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  15. ↑ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  16. ↑ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Top 100 Songs".
  18. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Brazilian single certifications – DaBaby – Ball If I Want To" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil . Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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