Masterpiece (DaBaby song)

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"Masterpiece"
Masterpiece by DaBaby.png
Single by DaBaby
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2021
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Length3:02
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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]

Contents

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

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

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

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [16] Gold500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousJanuary 15, 2021
[17]
United StatesFebruary 9, 2021 Rhythmic contemporary radio [18]

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