Masterpiece (DaBaby song)

"Masterpiece"
"Masterpiece"
Single by DaBaby
Released	January 15, 2021
Genre	Hip hop; trap;
Length	3:02
Label	South Coast; Interscope Records;
Songwriter(s)	Jonathan Kirk; David Doman; Christopher Torpey; Justin Thomas;
Producer(s)	D.A. Got That Dope;
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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]

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]

DaBaby – songwriting, vocals, lyrics
D.A. Got That Dope – songwriting, lyrics, production
Christopher Torpey – songwriting, synthesizer
Justin Thomas – songwriting, lyrics
Curtis "Sircuit" Bye – assistant mixing
Jacob Bryant – assistant mixing
Nicolas De Porcel – mastering engineer
Derek "MixedByAli" Ali – mixing
Javaun Mundle – recording engineer

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


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[16]	Gold	500,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	January 15, 2021	Digital download streaming	South Coast Music Group Interscope	^[17]
United States	February 9, 2021	Rhythmic contemporary radio	South Coast Music Group Interscope	^[18]

References

^ Hussey, Allison (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Shares New Song "Masterpiece": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
^ Espinoza, Joshua (January 15, 2021). "Stream DaBaby's New Track 'Masterpiece'". Complex. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ Caraan, Sophie (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses November 2018 Walmart Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Hypebeast. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c Haylock, Zoe (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses Involvement in 2018 Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Vulture. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Blistein, Jon (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Paints a 'Masterpiece' With New Song". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ Caldwell, Brandon (February 7, 2021). "DaniLeigh Announces Another DaBaby Breakup As Her 'Masterpiece' Cameo Hits 10M YouTube Views". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
^ "Credits / Masterpiece / DaBaby". Tidal. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ "DaBaby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ "DaBaby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ "DaBaby Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
^ Leight, Elias (January 25, 2021). "RS Charts: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Dominates Top 100 for Second Week". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
^ "American single certifications – DaBaby – Masterpiece". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
^ "Masterpiece - Single by DaBaby on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.

[1] Hussey, Allison (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Shares New Song "Masterpiece": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 15, 2021.

[complex-2] Espinoza, Joshua (January 15, 2021). "Stream DaBaby's New Track 'Masterpiece'". Complex. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[hypebeast-3] Caraan, Sophie (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses November 2018 Walmart Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Hypebeast. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[vulture-4] Haylock, Zoe (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses Involvement in 2018 Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Vulture. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[rolling-stone-mv-5] Blistein, Jon (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Paints a 'Masterpiece' With New Song". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[hhdx-6] Caldwell, Brandon (February 7, 2021). "DaniLeigh Announces Another DaBaby Breakup As Her 'Masterpiece' Cameo Hits 10M YouTube Views". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 3, 2021.

[tidal-7] "Credits / Masterpiece / DaBaby". Tidal. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[sc_Canada_DaBaby-8] "DaBaby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[sc_Billboardglobal200_DaBaby-9] "DaBaby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[10] "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[sc_Billboardhot100_DaBaby-11] "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_DaBaby-12] "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[sc_Billboardrhythmic_DaBaby-13] "DaBaby Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.

[rolling-stone-chart-14] Leight, Elias (January 25, 2021). "RS Charts: Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Dominates Top 100 for Second Week". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[15] "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.

[United_StatesDaBabyMasterpiecesingleCertRef-16] "American single certifications – DaBaby – Masterpiece". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2021.

[apple-17] "Masterpiece - Single by DaBaby on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 27, 2021.

[rhythm-18] "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.

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Discography
Studio albums	Baby on Baby (2019) Kirk (2019) Blame It on Baby (2020) Baby on Baby 2 (2022)
Mixtapes	Better than You (with YoungBoy Never Broke Again) (2022)
Extended plays	My Brother's Keeper (Long Live G) (2020) Back on My Baby Jesus Sh!t Again (2021)
Singles	"Suge" "Baby" "Baby Sitter" "Panini (DaBaby Remix)" "Intro" "Bop" "Shut Up" "Oprah's Bank Account" "Vibez" "Find My Way" "Rockstar" "Blind" "Masterpiece" "Throat Baby (Go Baby) [Remix]" "Ball If I Want To" "Red Light Green Light" "Lonely" "Neighborhood Superstar" "Bestie" "Shake Sumn"
Featured singles	"Cash Shit" "Truth Hurts (DaBaby Remix)" "Enemies" "Hot Shower" "Death" "My Oh My" "Life is Good (Remix)" "Levi High" "Don't Rush (Remix)" "Whats Poppin (Remix)" "Tap In (Remix)" "Said Sum (Remix)" "Levitating" "For the Night" "Nah Nah Nah (Remix)" "Coco" "Cry Baby" "Beat Box 3" "Girl from Rio" "I Did It" "Skat" "06 Gucci" "Point Em Out"
Other songs	"Goin Baby" "Stop Snitchin (Remix)" "Under the Sun" "Toes" "Jump" "Jail, Pt. 2"

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