"Red Light Green Light" is a single by American rapper DaBaby. It was released on June 25, 2021, with an accompanying music video.[1] It was produced by D.A. Got That Dope.[2] The song contains a flute instrumental with snares.[2][3]
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| Single by DaBaby | ||||
| Released | June 25, 2021 | |||
| Length | 2:40 | |||
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| Producer(s) | D.A. Got That Dope | |||
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| "Red Light Green Light" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
editTom Breihan of Stereogum wrote that the track is a "heedlessly energetic" song, and compared it to DaBaby's song previous single "Ball If I Want To", calling it a "fast rap banger".[4] Regina Cho of Revolt wrote that DaBaby "includes plenty of bars that play off the theme the title".[5]
Music video
editThe music video, directed by DaBaby himself, sees him in a backyard with a barbecue, and also donning Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders) merchandise. It references the films Boyz n the Hood and The Nutty Professor.[6][7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 50 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 74 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 14 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 50 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 19 |
References
edit- ^ Marie, Erika (June 25, 2021). "DaBaby Flexes His Status On "Red Light Green Light"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ a b Jordan, Rose (June 25, 2021). "DaBaby Drops New Track "Red Light Green Light"". Complex. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (June 25, 2021). "DaBaby Drops New Single "Red Light Green Light"". The Source.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 25, 2021). "DaBaby – "Red Light Green Light"". Stereogum. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ Cho, Regina (June 25, 2021). "DaBaby returns with new single "Red Light Green Light"". Revolt.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (June 25, 2021). "DaBaby Throws Wild Backyard BBQ in Video for New Song 'Red Light, Green Light'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ "Watch DaBaby's comedic video for new single 'Red Light Green Light'". NME. June 26, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 5, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "DaBaby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2021.