"Baby Sitter" is a song by American rapper DaBaby featuring fellow American rapper Offset from the former's debut studio album Baby on Baby (2019). It was released to rhythmic contemporary radio on August 13, 2019, as the album's second single.[1] The song was produced by Go Grizzly and MariiBeatz.[2]
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| Single by DaBaby featuring Offset | ||||
| from the album Baby on Baby | ||||
| Released | August 13, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
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| Length | 2:37 | |||
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| "Baby Sitter" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
editIn the song, DaBaby raps about how he cannot resist trying to have sexual intercourse with a woman in his presence. In the chorus, he talks about wanting to fool around with the "baby sitter". Meanwhile, Offset's contributing verse outlines keeping his girl under control by ensuring she is not trying to make him lose his wealth and fame.[3]
Live performances
editDaBaby performed the song with Offset at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards.[4]
Music video
editThe music video was released on April 3, 2019 and was directed by Reel Goats. Inspired by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air television series, the visual finds DaBaby and Offset as brothers. While their "White step dad" is gone with a babysitter in charge, the rappers cause mischief around their sprawling Beverly Hills mansion.[5] DaBaby's song "Pony" plays in the credits, and the clip ends with DaBaby being reprimanded by his father.
Charts
editCertifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[10] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | ..." August 13, 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-08-13. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ "Offset Joins DaBaby On "Baby Sitter" Off His Interscope Debut". HotNewHipHop. March 1, 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-03-02. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (October 30, 2019). "Here Are the Lyrics to DaBaby's 'Baby Sitter,' Feat. Offset". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2019-12-03. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ Marie, Erika (October 9, 2019). "DaBaby Performs With Offset & Lil Baby At BET Hip Hop Awards". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on 2019-12-13. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (April 3, 2019). "See DaBaby's 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air'-Inspired 'Baby Sitter' Video With Offset". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2019-04-03. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – DaBaby – Baby Sitter". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 20, 2021.