My Dawg
| "My Dawg" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Lil Baby | ||||
| from the album Harder Than Hard | ||||
| Released | July 13, 2017 | |||
| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Quality Control | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Quay Global | |||
| Lil Baby singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "My Dawg" on YouTube | ||||
"My Dawg" is the debut single by American rapper Lil Baby. It was released on July 13, 2017, as the lead single from his mixtape Harder Than Hard.[1] The song peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music video[edit]
The music video for the track was released on July 18, 2017. The video includes a clip from the 1993 film Menace II Society.[2]
Remix[edit]
A remix of the track, featuring new guest verses from Quavo, Moneybagg Yo, and Kodak Black, was released on December 5, 2017.[3][4][5] The remix was later included on the compilation album Control the Streets, Volume 1 by American record label Quality Control.[6]
Critical reception[edit]
Michael Saponara of Billboard ranked the track the second best in Lil Baby's discography, calling it a "triumphant anthem".[7] Robby Seabrook III of XXL called the track "infectious".[8] Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop said the track had a "catchy melody" and called it "hypnotic".[9]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2017–2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 71 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 29 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "Harder Than Hard: Gangster Grillz". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Baby – My Dawg | Music Video". Conversations About Her. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Baby Drops My Dawg (Remix) With Quavo and More". XXL. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Quavo & Kodak Black Hop on Lil Baby's "My Dawg (Remix)"". Hypebeast. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Premiere: Quavo, Moneybagg Yo, and Kodak Black Join Lil Baby for "My Dawg" Remix". Complex. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Quality Control's 'Control the Streets, Vol. 1′ Album Showcases an Empire in the Making". XXL. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Baby's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Here Are Lil Baby's Most Essential Songs You Need to Hear". XXL. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Baby - My Dawg". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Chart Search: Lil Baby, My Dawg, Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Chart Search: Lil Baby, My Dawg". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Lil Baby – My Dawg". Music Canada. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Baby – My Dawg". Recording Industry Association of America.