"California Breeze" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby, released from his third studio album It's Only Me with an accompanying music video on October 14, 2022. It was produced by Murda Beatz and MARS.
| "California Breeze" | |
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| Song by Lil Baby | |
| from the album It's Only Me | |
| Released | October 14, 2022 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 2:57 |
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| "California Breeze" on YouTube | |
The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest-charting song on the album.
Composition
edit"California Breeze" is a "moody and melodic" song that is built around a sample of "Gwen" by Coco O.[1] Lyrically, Lil Baby centers on his success and luxurious lifestyle,[2][3] as well as "mistrusting some, protecting others and keeping his bookings up".[1]
Critical reception
editThe song received generally positive reviews. Shanté Collier-McDermott of Clash wrote of the song, "He floats on the beat, the second verse especially heartfelt." Carl Lamarre and Christine Werthman of Billboard considered it a "standout" from It's Only Me and praised the sampling on the track.[1]
Music video
editThe official music video was directed by Ivan Berrios and sees Lil Baby enjoying a cruise in a yacht on a sunny day.[3]
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[13] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Aniftos, Rania; Lamarre, Carl; Lipshutz, Jason; Unterberger, Andrew; Werthman, Christine (October 25, 2022). "Five Burning Questions: Lil Baby Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With 'It's Only Me'". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Collier-McDermott, Shanté (October 16, 2022). "Lil Baby – It's Only Me". Clash. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ a b Cho, Regina (October 14, 2022). "Lil Baby enjoys the "California Breeze" in new video". Revolt. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 42-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ "British single certifications – Lil Baby – California Breeze". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Baby – California Breeze". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 13, 2023.