Frozen (Lil Baby song)

"Frozen" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby, released on April 29, 2022 by Quality Control Music and Motown. It was produced by Ant Chamberlain and STG Beats.

"Frozen"
Single by Lil Baby
ReleasedApril 29, 2022
Recorded2021
GenreTrap
Length2:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ant Chamberlain
  • STG Beats
Lil Baby singles chronology
"2step"
(2022)
"Frozen"
(2022)
"Voodoo (Remix)"
(2022)

Background

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The song leaked online on December 25, 2021. Subsequently, fans expected that it would be officially released.[1] On April 29, 2022, Lil Baby released the song and announced it on Instagram, writing, "I Hate This Song Got Leaked But This Bitch So Hard I Still Dropped It".[2]

Composition

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The song is built on a "melancholic" piano loop that is accompanied with "cymbal ticks and handclaps". Lyrically, it sees Lil Baby reflecting on his fame and success as a rapper,[3] especially the aspects of which that bring stress to him,[4][5] and singing about his determination to overcome them.[6]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Frozen"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 78
Global 200 (Billboard)[8] 99
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 54
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 25

References

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  1. ^ Marie, Erika (April 29, 2022). "Lil Baby Slides On "Frozen" Single". HotNewHipHop.
  2. ^ Callas, Brad (April 29, 2022). "Lil Baby Drops New Single "Frozen," Set to Perform at Hot 97's Summer Jam Alongside Pusha-T, Young Thug, and More". Complex.
  3. ^ Blistein, Jon (April 29, 2022). "Lil Baby Ensures April Is the Cruelest Month With New Song 'Frozen'". Rolling Stone.
  4. ^ Callender, Brandon (April 29, 2022). "Lil Baby shares new song "Frozen"". The Fader.
  5. ^ Cho, Regina (April 29, 2022). "Lil Baby's heart is "Frozen" in latest single". Revolt.
  6. ^ Okon, Wongo (April 29, 2022). "Lil Baby Keeps The Pedal To The Metal And Returns With The Laser-Focused 'Frozen'". Uproxx.
  7. ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  8. ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  9. ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2022.