"Spin Bout U" | ||||
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Single by Drake and 21 Savage | ||||
from the album Her Loss | ||||
Released | February 24, 2023 [1] | |||
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Length | 3:34 | |||
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"Spin Bout U" on YouTube |
"Spin Bout U" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage from their collaborative studio album Her Loss (2022). It was sent to US rhythmic radio on February 24,2023,as the third single from the album alongside a music video. Produced by Banbwoi and 40,it contains samples of "Give Me Your Lovin" by Oobie. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song received a nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
Lyrically,the song sees Drake and 21 Savage expressing their love and care for their respective partners;Savage brings up wanting to follow his lover's "Finsta". [2] Drake reveals his opposition to the overturning of Roe v. Wade ,dismissing legislators who support it as "men who never got pussy in school" [3] [4] and stating he will protect his partner as a result, [4] [5] while also rapping about making a woman famous through one phone call. [4]
The song was met with a generally positive reception. Matthew Ritchie of HipHopDX called it "the best example of the pairing's chemistry" in a review of Her Loss,also writing that "The toe the line between sensitive and corny". [2] RapReviews' Steve "Flash" Juon praised the lyrics that show Drake's stance on abortion. [4] Josh Svetz of Paste wrote,"The track lets 21 expand his range,while also putting Drake in a spot of comfort,allowing both artists to shine." [5]
The official music video was released on February 24,2023. Directed by Dave Meyers,it begins with the rappers lavishly enjoying themselves on a private yacht; [6] [7] [8] 21 Savage raps as he prepares fruit,slicing cara cara oranges,and lights a cigar with a dollar bill, [9] [10] while Drake enjoys fresh ocean air on the boat's deck above. [10] From binoculars,21 spots a woman (played by Precious Lee) drowning in the ocean. [9] [11] They save her with a flotation device and bring her on board,then provide her a meal. [8] [9] As night falls,Drake spends time with the woman and treats her to a glass of champagne. Meanwhile,a group of women approach and enter the yacht from their boat and destroy a surveillance camera. [9] [12] The woman seduces Drake, [6] tricking him into going for a kiss before blowing a white,powdered substance into his face,drugging him. [9] [12] The beat of the song slowly warps as Drake hallucinates and loses consciousness. [9] [13] Upon waking up,Drake and 21 Savage find themselves tied up and handcuffed, [9] [12] and it is revealed the woman they rescued is in league with the invaders. [14] The rappers are held hostage as the crew of women ransack and vandalize the yacht, [6] [8] [12] robbing their jewelry,guns,money and marijuana, [9] [13] [15] smashing photos hanging on the wall, [9] shooting up and eventually burning the ship. [7] [15] One of the pirates spray paints "His Loss" over the "Her Loss" logo of the yacht and a few of them push a helicopter overboard. [9] [15] With a gun to his head,Drake opens a safe and hands over his "Previous Engagements" chain,while Savage gets a heart tattoo over the dagger tattoo on his forehead. [15] As the yacht is engulfed in flames,the women execute Drake,who falls into the sea,and shoot at Savage as he jumps off the ship in an attempt to escape. [7] [9] [15] After that,the pirates drive away in their boat with the stolen luxuries from the yacht as it explodes. [6] [9]
Weekly charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA) [36] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada) [37] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI) [38] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated | [39] |
Grammy Awards | Best Melodic Rap Performance | Nominated | [40] |
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