"Voice of the Heroes" is a song by American rappers Lil Baby and Lil Durk. Written alongside producers Touch of Trent and Haze, it was released on May 31, 2021 as the lead single from their namesake collaborative studio album The Voice of the Heroes (2021), with an accompanying music video.[1][2]
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| Single by Lil Baby and Lil Durk | ||||
| from the album The Voice of the Heroes | ||||
| Released | May 31, 2021 | |||
| Length | 3:29 | |||
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Composition
editIn the song, Lil Baby and Lil Durk talk about their journeys to success and celebrating it, as well as their "inevitable responsibility as 'heroes' to the friends and family they rose with."[3][4] Durk reflects his life in the past year, such as missing family time and payment bonds. Baby sings about his dominance in the rap industry and hints at a "downtick of guest features on his part".[2] The chorus explains that Lil Durk is the titular "voice" and Lil Baby is the "hero". They also mention their time in prison.[5][6]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Daps and filmed in Lil Baby's hometown of Oakland City, Atlanta.[7] In it, the rappers toss money off a roof and connect with different generations in the city. Lil Durk also raps in front of a police car.[2][8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 43 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 35 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 98 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 62 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[13] | 24 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 21 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 7 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ Young, Alex (2021-06-01). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk to release collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes". Consequence. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ a b c Brown, Preezy (2021-06-02). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk Unleash "Voice of the Heroes" Music Video And Album Tracklist". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (May 31, 2021). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk Show Love To The Trenches On "Voice Of The Heroes"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Caraan, Sophie (2021-05-31). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk Deliver "Voice Of The Heroes" Visual". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Sinha, Charu (2021-05-31). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk Make It Rain in 'Voice of the Heroes' Video". Vulture. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (2021-05-31). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk Head To The Trenches For 'Voice Of The Heroes' Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Callas, Brad (May 31, 2021). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk Share New Song and Video "Voice of the Heroes"". Complex. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (2021-05-31). "Watch Lil Baby, Lil Durk Team Up For 'Voice of the Heroes'". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Baby – Voice of the Heroes". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 19, 2021.