The Voice (Lil Durk song)

"The Voice" is a song by American rapper Lil Durk.[1] It was released as the lead single from his sixth studio album of the same name on September 4, 2020. The song was produced by Turn Me Up Josh, LowLowTurnMeUp, Ayo Bleu, and Trill Dynasty [jp].[2]

"The Voice"
Single by Lil Durk
from the album The Voice
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2020
GenreHip hop
Length2:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Durk Banks
  • Joshua Samuel
  • John Balan
  • Braylen Rembert
Producer(s)
Lil Durk singles chronology
"Eat (Remix)"
(2020)
"The Voice"
(2020)
"Same Hands"
(2020)
Music video
"The Voice" on YouTube

Background and composition

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On August 28, 2020, Lil Durk announced the song's release date.[3]

Instruments in the production of the song include piano, "sleek drum programming", electric guitar riff and organ.[2][4] Durk melodically recounts his rough times in the past,[5] such as his old life in the streets[6] and living in quarantine.[4] He also states his confidence in the rap game, calling himself "Chicago Jay-Z".[6]

Charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[7] 99
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 62
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 22

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Class, DJ First (2020-09-04). "Lil Durk is "The Voice" in his new visual". REVOLT. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  2. ^ a b "Lil Durk, The Voice | Track Review 🎵". The Musical Hype. 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  3. ^ "The voice sep4th link not in bio 🥶". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  4. ^ a b "Lil Durk Premieres New Song and Music Video "The Voice"". HYPEBEAST. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  5. ^ "Lil Durk shares new song "The Voice": Stream". Consequence of Sound. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  6. ^ a b "Lil Durk's 'The Voice' Celebrates The Inspiration He's Become". UPROXX. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  7. ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  8. ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  9. ^ "Lil Durk Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  10. ^ "American single certifications – Lil Durk – The Voice". Recording Industry Association of America.