H.Y.B. (song)

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"H.Y.B."
Song by J. Cole featuring Bas and Central Cee
from the album Might Delete Later
ReleasedApril 5, 2024
Genre
Length3:54
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • DZL
  • AzizTheShake
  • FnZ

"H.Y.B." ("Hide Your Bitch") is a song by American rapper J. Cole from his fourth mixtape Might Delete Later (2024). It features American rapper Bas and British rapper Central Cee. The song was produced by DZL, AzizTheShake and FnZ.

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Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews. Robin Murray of Clash remarked that Central Cee's "showstealing appearance on 'H.Y.B.' is a new high water mark for the West London talent, a sign of his blossoming reputation in North America." [1] Paul A. Thompson of Pitchfork described the song as "an exceedingly rare thing, a subtle integration of drill's wobble into a less industrial sound palette." [2] Reviewing Might Delete Later for HotNewHipHop , Aron A. wrote that the tracks "H.Y.B" and "Stealth Mode" are "prime examples of Cole's ability to find inspiration from the new generation, even outside of the U.S. Bas, who appears on both tracks, pulls J Cole into a hedonistic lifestyle on both tracks that extends the themes of songs like 'Passport Bros.' Central Cee's inclusion on 'H.Y.B' is another heavyweight co-sign for the Brit." [3]

Dakota West Foss of Sputnikmusic was critical of the song and stated it shows Drake's influence on J. Cole in a negative manner, writing it "finds Cole borrowing Aubrey's penchant of culture vulturing to briefly pretend that he's Bri'ish, roight with a bonafide drill song. He says the quiet part out loud when he says 'I keep forgetting I'm J Cole.' Bas and Central Cee make an appearance to lend credibility but I can't tell you if that worked or not because I am frankly too awestruck by Jermaine delivering a strong contender for worst bar of all time:

A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-M-N-O-P/that's little me in the classroom askin', "what's L?"

Candidly, I have no idea what to say about that." [4]

Charts

Chart performance for "H.Y.B."
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [5] 73
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [6] 34
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [7] 47
Greece (IFPI) [8] 46
Ireland (IRMA) [9] 45
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [10] 36
UK Singles (OCC) [11] 29
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [12] 7
US Billboard Hot 100 [13] 35
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [14] 17
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [15] 29

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References

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  2. ↑ Thompson, Paul A. (April 10, 2024). "J. Cole – Might Delete Later". Pitchfork . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ A., Aron (April 11, 2024). "J. Cole "Might Delete Later" Review". HotNewHipHop . Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  4. ↑ Foss, Dakota West (2024-04-05). "Review: J. Cole – Might Delete Later". Sputnikmusic . Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  5. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 15 April 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1780. Australian Recording Industry Association. April 15, 2024. p. 4.
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  7. ↑ "J. Cole Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) (Week: 15/2024)". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography J. Cole". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  10. ↑ "J. Cole, Bas & Central Cee – H.Y.B.". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  13. ↑ "J. Cole Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  14. ↑ "J. Cole Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  15. ↑ "J. Cole Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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