"Body in Motion" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American record producer DJ Khaled featuring American musicians Bryson Tiller, Lil Baby, and Roddy Ricch. The song was serviced to US rhythmic radio on September 14, 2021, as the fifth single from Khaled's twelfth studio album, Khaled Khaled. Produced by Khaled, StreetRunner, and Tarik Azzouz, the four artists wrote the song alongside Kevin Cossom.

"Body in Motion"
Single by DJ Khaled featuring Bryson Tiller, Lil Baby, and Roddy Ricch
from the album Khaled Khaled
ReleasedSeptember 14, 2021
GenreR&B
Length5:06
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • DJ Khaled
  • StreetRunner
  • Tarik Azzouz
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"I Did It"
(2021)
"Body in Motion"
(2021)
Bryson Tiller singles chronology
"Pull Up"
(2021)
"Body in Motion"
(2021)
"Gotta Move On"
(2022)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"Rich All My Life"
(2021)
"Body in Motion"
(2021)
"Hurricane"
(2021)
Roddy Ricch singles chronology
"Late at Night"
(2021)
"Body in Motion"
(2021)
"LEMME FIND OUT"
(2021)
Music video
"Body in Motion" on YouTube

Background

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Prior to the album's release, DJ Khaled shared his thoughts on collaborating with Roddy Ricch for "Body in Motion": "He's a young icon. When the vocals came in, I lost my mind. We ended up making something incredible".[1] On August 23, 2021, Khaled announced that the song would be sent to radio soon to serve as the next single from his Khaled Khaled album.[citation needed]

Critical reception

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Luke Morgan Britton from NME praised Lil Baby's appearances on Khaled Khaled, writing: "Lil Baby shows why he's one of the most effortless rappers right now with standout features on the trappy 'Every Chance I Get' and R&B-smoothy 'Body In Motion'".[2]

Music video

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The music video for the song was released on May 18, 2021.[3] It was filmed in Miami, Florida, where Khaled resides. The video sees all artists on a yacht, surrounded by semi-nude women in bikinis and bathing suits. Khaled's longtime friend, American rapper Fat Joe, makes a cameo appearance.[4] The video was released to celebrate the song's parent album, Khaled Khaled, being certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) the day before.[5]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Body in Motion"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 66
Global 200 (Billboard)[7] 96
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 16
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 79
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 33
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 23
US Rolling Stone Top 100[12] 42

Release history

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Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 30, 2021 [13]
United States September 14, 2021 Rhythmic radio [14]

References

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  1. ^ Brandle, Lars (April 29, 2021). "DJ Khaled Is Hyped About His Megan Thee Stallion Collaboration: 'It Is an Anthem'". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Britton, Luke Morgan (May 4, 2021). "DJ Khaled – 'Khaled Khaled' review: another one from the best schmoozer in the biz". NME. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  3. ^ Mamo, Heran (May 18, 2021). "DJ Khaled Invites Bryson Tiller, Lil Baby & Roddy Ricch to Epic Yacht Party in 'Body in Motion' Video". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  4. ^ Mahadevan, Tara C. (May 18, 2021). "DJ Khaled, Lil Baby, Bryson Tiller, and Roddy Ricch Hop on a Yacht for New "Body in Motion" Video". Complex. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  5. ^ Cho, Regina (May 18, 2021). "DJ Khaled, Bryson Tiller, Lil Baby, and Roddy Ricch celebrate going Gold with new "BODY IN MOTION" visual". Revolt. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 10, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  9. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  10. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  11. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  12. ^ Leight, Elias (May 10, 2021). "RS Charts: Polo G Holds Number One as Billie Eilish Debuts". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "KHALED KHALED by DJ Khaled on Apple Music". Retrieved September 14, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  14. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021.