Ball If I Want To

"Ball If I Want To" is a song by American rapper DaBaby, released on June 18, 2021, with an accompanying music video. It was produced by D.A. Got That Dope.[1]

"Ball If I Want To"
An image of a basketball going through a hoop, with the song title inscribed on the ball.
Single by DaBaby
ReleasedJune 18, 2021
Length1:52
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)D.A. Got That Dope
DaBaby singles chronology
"Skat"
(2021)		 "Ball If I Want To"
(2021)		 "Red Light Green Light"
(2021)
Music video
"Ball If I Want To" on YouTube

Background

The song was first previewed in a promotional video of DaBaby's performances at the Hard Rock Stadium on May 28 and 29, 2021.[2] On June 17, he announced a "big surprise" at midnight in an Instagram video, before releasing the song.[3]

Composition

On the track, DaBaby talks about doing what he wants; in the chorus, he raps: "Bitch, it ain't even my birthday but I can ball if I want to (Ball) / Pull up, foreign cars if I want to (Skrr) / Hop out that bitch with that iron in my jumpsuit (Go)/ Just do what I say and I love you (Okay?)"[2][4] He raps about the poverty he has escaped and the current riches of his life, including private jets and sex.[5] The instrumental of the song features an echoing choral sample.[6]

Critical reception

Tom Breihan of Stereogum called the song a "raunchy two-minute rap attack".[5] Glenn Rowley of Consequence writes that in the "braggadocios" track, DaBaby "unapologetically flexes".[6]

Music video

The music video, directed by DaBaby himself, finds him leading a high school student body through a wild library study hall, a food fight in the cafeteria, a game of Twister and to the outdoor basketball courts.[6][7][8] A cheerleading squad is seen twerking in the classroom, and at the basketball courts, a giant diapered baby mascot dances.[8][9][10]

Live performances

DaBaby performed the song at the BET Awards 2021.[11]

Charts

References
  1. Cowen, Trace William (June 18, 2021). "DaBaby Drops New Song and Video 'Ball If I Want To'". Complex. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  2. Cho, Regina (2021-06-18). "DaBaby does as he desires in "Ball If I Want To" single". Revolt. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  3. Marie, Erika (June 18, 2021). "DaBaby Is The Big Man On Campus In "Ball If I Want To" Visual". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  4. Lavin, Will (2021-06-18). "Listen to DaBaby's neck-snapping new single 'Ball If I Want To'". NME. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  5. Breihan, Tom (2021-06-18). "DaBaby – 'Ball If I Want To'". Stereogum. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  6. Rowley, Glenn (2021-06-18). "DaBaby drops new single "Ball if I Want To": Stream". Consequence. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  7. Kiefer, Halle (2021-06-18). "School's Out, but DaBaby Takes You Back to Class for 'Ball If I Want To' Video". Vulture. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  8. Peters, Mitchell (June 18, 2021). "DaBaby Goes Back to High School in Rowdy 'Ball If I Want To' Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  9. Bloom, Madison (June 18, 2021). "DaBaby Shares Video for New Song 'Ball If I Want To'". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  10. Zemler, Emily (2021-06-18). "Watch DaBaby's High School-Themed Video for New Single 'Ball If I Want To'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  11. Palmer, Tamara (June 28, 2021). "BET Awards 2021: DaBaby Turns 'Ball If I Want To' Into A Thrilling Courtside Show". BET.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-03. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  12. "DaBaby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  13. "DaBaby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  14. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  15. "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  16. "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  17. "Top 100 Songs".
  18. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
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