"All In" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on July 25, 2020, as the lead single from his second studio album, Top. The song finds YoungBoy opening up about various aspects of his life and career struggles.
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| Single by YoungBoy Never Broke Again | ||||
| from the album Top | ||||
| Released | July 25, 2020 | |||
| Length | 2:36 | |||
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| "All In" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
editOver the LC guitar-tinged & Bj Beatz production, YoungBoy showcases his "vulnerable" side, touching on his childhood and growing up without his father, who was incarcerated. He also delves into his own drug use, while delivering "introspective bars" about his rough background and how it affected his professional relationships. He further details his skepticism about others, stemming from having fame and wealth; questioning "the motives of the people who are close to him".[1][2] He also addresses his relationship with the media, and his heartbreak and loss.[3]
Critical reception
editRevolt's Jon Powell opined that, "As with many other releases, YoungBoy uses the music to pour his heart out about his life and struggles, something that many of his fans can relate to".[4] Aron A. of HotNewHipHop said he delivers "honesty in its totality".[3] Okla Jones of Consequence of Sound said the song, along with the album tracks "Cross Roads" and "Murder Business", "are all solid tracks, but the repeated words of violence, crime, and mistrust can sometimes show a lack of creativity — or reluctance to branch out — on YoungBoy's part".[5]
Music video
editThe song was released with an accompanying Rich Porter-directed video that shows YoungBoy and his crew in various areas in his neighborhood. The video also sees YoungBoy walking while old tweets of his flash on the screen. As with many of his other videos, "it keeps with the pattern of filming YoungBoy in his natural element", omitting any special effects.[4][2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 67 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 23 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[8] | 26 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Caraan, Sophie (July 27, 2020). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Offers Vulnerability in "ALL IN"". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "YoungBoy Never Broke Again opens up on "All in"". Lab.fm. July 28, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ a b A., Aron (July 25, 2020). "NBA Youngboy Is Back With His Latest Drop "All In"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ a b Powell, Jon (July 27, 2020). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again is "ALL IN" on latest single". Revolt. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Okla (September 13, 2020). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again's Top Hints at a Next Level: Review". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs, September 11, 2020 - September 17, 2020". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Youngboy Never Broke Again – All In". Recording Industry Association of America. December 9, 2020.