Stand on It (Lil Baby song)
"Stand on It" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby from his third studio album It's Only Me (2022). It was produced by Figurez Made It, Mattazik Muzik and Nicoonthekeys.
"Stand on It" | |
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Song by Lil Baby | |
from the album It's Only Me | |
Released | October 14, 2022 |
Length | 2:46 |
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"Stand on It" on YouTube |
Composition and lyrics
The song contains a "Memphis-esque" beat[1] with a g-funk bassline,[2] over which Lil Baby reflects on his life before fame,[3][4][5] recalling times he was shooting dice and selling marijuana.[4][5][6] In addition, he centers on his loyalty to his loved ones[7] and being wealthy and admired in the present.[5][6]
Lil Baby also raps in the song, "I don't want your bitch, we can't swap out". Many believed this line to be a response to rapper Quavo's remark on an Instagram post in 2021 addressing rumors of Baby dating his ex-girlfriend and fellow rapper Saweetie: "Ain't trippin we can swap it out!"[4][8][9]
Critical reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics. Shanté Collier-McDermott of Clash called the lyrics "cleverly braggadocious bars".[1] Niall Smith of NME considered the song as part of the "weighty momentum" of It's Only Me.[10] Joshua Robinson of HotNewHipHop commented it "picks up the tempo and injects a welcomed dose of energy into It's Only Me's opening stretch, but self-aware lyrics like 'I'm tryna touch me a billi', still hustle like I'm on zero/Really done saved some n*ggas, that's why they call me the hero' prove just how focused and hungry Lil Baby is on his third studio outing."[11]
Music video
An official music video, directed by Wham and Keemotion, premiered on October 17, 2022.[7] It opens with Lil Baby arriving at a forest reserve, where he places his money and other items into the trunk of his truck, changes into an aquamarine outfit and puts on jewelry before mounting an all-terrain vehicle.[4][12] The clip shows him riding around his hometown with his crew in ATVs.[4][5][7]
Charts
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] | 44 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] | 36 |
US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 22 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] | 11 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- Collier-McDermott, Shanté (October 16, 2022). "Lil Baby – It's Only Me". Clash. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Lyons-Burt, Charles (October 17, 2022). "Lil Baby It's Only Me Review: A Hauntingly Diaristic Effort". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- Banks, Lamar (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby Rides ATVs In ATL In "Stand On It" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Sadler, Armon (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby Takes Victory Lap On ATV In New "Stand On It" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Renshaw, David (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby rides out in his "Stand On It" video". The Fader. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Jenkins, Craig (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby Knows Exactly What You Want From Him". Vulture. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Powell, Jon (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby unveils latest visual for "Stand On It"". Revolt. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Williams, Aaron (October 14, 2022). "Lil Baby Seemingly Fires Back At Quavo For His Response To Dating Rumors About Saweetie". Uproxx. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Coleman II, C.. Vernon (October 14, 2022). "People Think Lil Baby Throws Shade at Quavo and Saweetie on New Songs 'Stand on It', 'Not Finished'". XXL. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Smith, Niall (October 17, 2022). "Lil Baby – 'It's Only Me' review: a few notches shy of greatness". NME. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Robinson, Joshua (October 21, 2022). "Lil Baby "It's Only Me" Album Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- Grant, Shawn (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby Releases New Video for "Stand On It"". The Source. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- "American single certifications – Lil Baby – Stand on It". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 13, 2023.