Next (YoungBoy Never Broke Again song)

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"Next"
YoungBoy Never Broke Again - Next.jpg
Single by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
ReleasedFebruary 27, 2023
Genre
Length3:20
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • D-Roc
  • Lastwordbeats
  • ProdByBerge
YoungBoy Never Broke Again singles chronology
"It's On"
(2022)
"Next"
(2023)
"Demon Party"
(2023)
Music video
"Next" on YouTube

"Next" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on February 27, 2023, as a single. It was produced by D-Roc, Lastwordbeats, and ProdByBerge.

Contents

Composition

"Next" is a "bouncy" trap song, [1] in which NBA YoungBoy delivers harmonies focusing on violence and murder in the streets, his wealth, and women in his life. [2] [3]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Isaac Garcia, it sees YoungBoy relaxing in his mansion while showing his money and jewelry. [1] He is also seen with women and at a tattoo session. [3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Next"
Chart (2023)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [4] 24
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [5] 48

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References

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