"No Problem" is a song by American rapper Chance the Rapper featuring fellow American rappers Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. Produced by Brasstracks, it was released on May 26, 2016 as the second single from his third mixtape Coloring Book.[1]
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| Single by Chance the Rapper featuring Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz | ||||
| from the album Coloring Book | ||||
| Released | May 26, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 5:05 (Album version) 4:20 (Clean/Radio edit) | |||
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| Producer(s) | Brasstracks | |||
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| "No Problem" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe song was first teased on Chance's Snapchat in January 2016. It later premiered as an exclusive in Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio program ahead of Chance's mixtape Coloring Book, which was released the following day.[2]
Critical reception
editRolling Stone named "No Problem" one of the 30 best songs of the first half of 2016, stating: "This streaming-only star sounds like he's giving an ultimatum to the record industry: 'If one more label try to stop me / It's gon' be some dreadhead niggas in your lobby.' But the gospel choir in the background makes it feel more like an ecstatic celebration of his blessings."[3]
"No Problem" was included on several best-of-2016 song rankings. Billboard ranked it at number 13 on their "100 Best Pop Songs of 2016" list,[4] while Pitchfork listed it at number 12 on their 100 best songs of 2016.[5] Later, they ranked it at number 162 on their "200 Best Songs of the 2010s" list.[6] Village Voice, in their annual Pazz & Jop mass critics poll of the year's best in music in 2016, ranked "No Problem" at number 11.[7]
Music video
editThe song's accompanying music video premiered on May 26, 2016 on Chance's YouTube channel.[8] Directed by Austin Vesely and Chance the Rapper,[9] the video features celebrity appearances from DJ Khaled and Young Thug, among others. By December 2020, the song's official music video has amassed over 150 million views, which makes it Chance's most viewed video on his YouTube channel.
Live performances
editChance performed "No Problem" with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz on The Ellen Show on September 15, 2016.[10] Ten days later, he performed a solo version at his Magnificent Coloring Day festival on September 25, and also performed an encore remix with Skrillex.
Commercial performance
editDebuting at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated June 4, 2016,[11] "No Problem" eventually peaked at number 43.
Awards
edit| Year | Awards Ceremony | Award | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Grammy Awards[12] | Best Rap Performance | Won |
| Best Rap Song | Nominated |
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2016–17) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] | 94 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 43 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 14 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] | 5 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 41 |
| US Rap Songs (Billboard)[18] | 28 |
References
edit- ^ "Chance the Rapper Celebrates With 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne & More in 'No Problem' Video: Watch". Billboard.
- ^ "Chance the Rapper Previewed a New Song on Snapchat and It Sounds Incredible". Complex.
- ^ "30 Best Songs of 2016 So Far". Rolling Stone. June 23, 2016. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
- ^ "Billboard's 100 Best Pop Songs of 2016: Critics' Picks". Billboard. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2016". Pitchfork Media. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ "The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s". Pitchfork. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
- ^ "PAZZ+JOP 2016". Village Voice. January 25, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
- ^ Chance The Rapper (26 May 2016). "Chance the Rapper ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne - No Problem (Official Video)" – via YouTube.
- ^ "FSD Feature: Austin Vesely's Fake Shore Drive Interview". 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Chance the Rapper Performs 'No Problem' with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz!". YouTube. 15 September 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs - Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.
- ^ "Here Is the Complete List of Nominees for the 2017 Grammys". Billboard.
- ^ "Chance the Rapper Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 6, 2017.
- ^ "Chance the Rapper Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ^ "Chance the Rapper Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ^ "Chance the Rapper Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - 2016 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ "Rap Songs - 2016 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-12-17.