Masterpiece (DaBaby song)

"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]

"Masterpiece"
Single by DaBaby
ReleasedJanuary 15, 2021
Length3:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
DaBaby singles chronology
"Coco"
(2020)		 "Masterpiece"
(2021)		 "Throat Baby (Go Baby) [Remix]"
(2021)
Music video
"Masterpiece" on YouTube

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 March 2023. the video has over 56 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 CertificationCertified 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
[17]
United States February 9, 2021 Rhythmic contemporary radio [18]

References
  1. Hussey, Allison (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Shares New Song "Masterpiece": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  2. Espinoza, Joshua (January 15, 2021). "Stream DaBaby's New Track 'Masterpiece'". Complex. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  3. Caraan, Sophie (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses November 2018 Walmart Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Hypebeast. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  4. Haylock, Zoe (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Addresses Involvement in 2018 Shooting in New Track 'Masterpiece'". Vulture. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. Blistein, Jon (January 15, 2021). "DaBaby Paints a 'Masterpiece' With New Song". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  6. Caldwell, Brandon (February 7, 2021). "DaniLeigh Announces Another DaBaby Breakup As Her 'Masterpiece' Cameo Hits 10M YouTube Views". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  7. "Credits / Masterpiece / DaBaby". Tidal. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  8. "DaBaby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  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.
  11. "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  12. "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  13. "DaBaby Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  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.
  16. "American single certifications – DaBaby – Masterpiece". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  17. "Masterpiece - Single by DaBaby on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  18. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
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