"Overdose" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on April 27, 2018, as the introduction of his debut studio album, Until Death Call My Name. In the upbeat Gangsta rap hit, YoungBoy raps about his come-up as an artist while also rapping about firearms, violence, and murder.
| "Overdose" | |
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| Song by YoungBoy Never Broke Again | |
| from the album Until Death Call My Name | |
| Released | April 27, 2018 |
| Length | 2:56 |
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| "Overdose" on YouTube | |
Critical reception
editHipHopDX's Justin Ivey noted that the track "works perfectly as an opening salvo, displaying his command and presence on a Bighead instrumental that pummels listeners over the head with thunderous bass."[1]
Music video
editIn the music video - which premiered the day of the song's release - YoungBoy is seen in New Orleans, Louisiana taking influence from Birdman who appears in the video. The video is "complete with raw footage of Youngboy spending quality time with son and friends," however it also pictures YoungBoy "two-stepping in the hallway of–what appears to be his home."[2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 42 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 22 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[5] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "REVIEW: YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN'S "UNTIL DEATH CALL MY NAME" IS FLAWED YET HONEST AF". HipHopDX. May 3, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "NBY Youngboy Reflects On His Aggression In New Video For "Overdose"". Vibe. May 1, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- ^ "American single certifications – Youngboy Never Broke Again – Overdose". Recording Industry Association of America. January 25, 2019.