"Go Hard" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby, released on April 28, 2023 after being previously teased in 2020. It was produced by Section 8 and Noah Pettigrew.
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| Single by Lil Baby | ||||
| Released | April 28, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Genre | Trap | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
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Background
editLil Baby first previewed the song in May 2020,[1] in an Instagram video of him and basketball player James Harden hanging out; the track was then called "Again (Go Hard)". In April 2023, Baby shared a snippet of the music video,[2][3] releasing the song a few days later.
Composition and lyrics
editThe production of the song features piano keys and trap drums, over which Lil Baby raps melodically,[4] about topics such as his aspirations, trust issues,[3] and blessings.[5] In the chorus, he raps: "I'm back goin' hard again, I'm shuttin' down my heart again / No one can get next to me, so they gotta put orders in / Try my best to act like I didn't care, but I can't hold it in and / I'm not into losin', I go hard as I can go to win".[5][6]
Critical reception
editAlexander Cole of HotNewHipHop wrote, "Overall, Lil Baby has an immaculate flow here as the melodic rapping sounds fantastic. This is the sound that fans expect from Baby, and it definitely goes hard here."[4]
Music video
editAn official music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Never Panic Films, it sees Lil Baby throwing a massive party with his crew on multiple yachts,[3][5][6][7] cruising through Miami[1] and surrounded by bikini-clad and twerking women,[1][5][7] before going to the restaurant Kiki on the River.[1] The party also includes jet skis and fireworks.[3] Baby is wearing jewelry and at one point is seen getting a massage. His baby mama Jayda Cheaves makes an appearance in the video.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 70 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 179 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 59 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 17 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Lil Baby's Unreleased Song 'Go Hard' Is Finally Here". Rap-Up. April 28, 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ A., Aron (April 25, 2023). "Lil Baby Teases Music Video For Previously Leaked Song". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d Powell, Jon (May 1, 2023). "Lil Baby drops off new visual for "Go Hard"". Revolt. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ a b Cole, Alexander (April 28, 2023). "Lil Baby Finally Drops "Go Hard" Much To The Delight Of Fans". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (May 1, 2023). "Lil Baby Finally Drops Raunchy Video For 'Go Hard'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Ju, Shirley (May 2, 2023). "Lil Baby Drops "Go Hard" Visual Feat. Jayda Cheaves". The Source. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ a b Williams, Aaron (April 28, 2023). "Lil Baby Throws A Debauched Yacht Party In His Relentless 'Go Hard' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.