"Narrow Road" is a song by American rapper NLE Choppa, released as the fifth single from his debut studio album Top Shotta (2020). The song features American rapper Lil Baby and was produced by Quay Global.[1]
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| Single by NLE Choppa featuring Lil Baby | ||||
| from the album Top Shotta | ||||
| Released | July 30, 2020 | |||
| Length | 4:00 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Quay Global | |||
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| Lil Baby singles chronology | ||||
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| "Narrow Road" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
editIn the song, both rappers sing about the struggles of their past and overcoming them.[2] NLE Choppa mentions his use of drugs and its impact on his health in the chorus: "I just copped the Range Rover with some forgis / Sipping codeine, feeling like a dope fiend / He say I'm not a killer that nigga don't know me / My OG told me put in work when I was 14."[3] In his verse, Choppa melodically raps about the what has shaped his mentality ("They tell me think smart, I know right from wrong / They say I'm going to get life with this dirty chrome).[4]
Music video
editThe music video was released on October 23, 2020. It opens with NLE Choppa in the backseat of a Land Rover, telling a story of how an "OG" saved his life. He then raps, as he rides to an airport where Lil Baby is.[5][6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak
position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] | 19 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] | 4 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 46 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Williams, Aaron (2020-07-30). "NLE Choppa Calls In Some Backup On 'Narrow Road' Featuring Lil Baby". UPROXX.
- ^ Cole, Alexander (2020-07-30). "NLE Choppa Enlists Lil Baby For Brand New Track "Narrow Road"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Tigg, Fnr (July 30, 2020). "NLE Choppa Taps Lil Baby for New Single "Narrow Road"". Complex.
- ^ Leung, Gabrielle (2020-07-31). "NLE Choppa Taps Lil Baby for New Track "Narrow Road"". HYPEBEAST.
- ^ Ivey, Justin (2020-10-23). "NLE Choppa Connects With Lil Baby At The Airport In 'Narrow Road' Video". HipHopDX.
- ^ Okon, Wongo (2020-10-24). "NLE Choppa And Lil Baby's 'Narrow Road' Video Flaunts Their Stardom". UPROXX.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ.
- ^ "NLE Choppa Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "NLE Choppa Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – NLE Choppa – Narrow Road". Music Canada. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – NLE Choppa – Narrow Road (feat. Lil Baby)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 31, 2024.