"What You Say" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again featuring Australian rapper and singer the Kid Laroi and American rapper and singer Post Malone, appearing as the 24th track of the former's sixth studio album, Don't Try This at Home (2023). The song contains melodic verses from YoungBoy and Malone, whereas Laroi is heard in a rap tone (but still melodic). The song's title notes that the artists do not care about what people say about them.[1]
| "What You Say" | |
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| Song by YoungBoy Never Broke Again featuring The Kid Laroi and Post Malone | |
| from the album Don't Try This at Home | |
| Released | April 21, 2023 |
| Length | 4:03 |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
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| Music video | |
| "What You Say" on YouTube | |
Composition
editThe song is seen to have a "pop appeal", a new genre for YoungBoy Never Broke Again. It is also noted that "the vocals hear see NBA YoungBoy offering some singing passages".[1]
Critical reception
editHotNewHipHop's Alexander Cole noted that "we get to hear a bit of a softer side from NBA YoungBoy", and that "The Kid Laroi sounds great with his mix of flow and melody".[1] Writing for Clash, Robin Murray wrote that the appearance of Post Malone is an "astute moves, and illustrates YoungBoy Never Broke Again's prowess".[2]
Music video
editThe song's official music video directed by Isaac Garcia arrived alongside the release of the song and the album. It sees YoungBoy, Laroi, and Post dancing in the snow in Utah, where YoungBoy is located on house arrest at the time of the song's release. It also features comic book-like animations and editing.[3][4]
Personnel
editCredits and personnel adapted from Tidal.[5]
Musicians
- Kentrell Gaulden – lead artist, songwriter, composer
- Charlton Howard – lead artist, songwriter, composer
- Austin Post – lead artist, songwriter, composer
- Jeffery Robinson – production, composer, songwriter
- Jason Goldberg – production, composer, songwriter
- OzzySynthMaster – production, composer
Technical
- Cheese – master engineering
- Cheese – mixing
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again – recording
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 47 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Cole, Alexander (April 22, 2023). "NBA YoungBoy Enlists Post Malone & The Kid LAROI On "What You Say"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Robin (April 21, 2023). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Don't Try This At Home". Clash. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (April 21, 2023). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Welcomed Post Malone And The Kid Laroi For His Relaxed 'What You Say' Single". Uproxx. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ Powell, Jon (April 26, 2023). "Post Malone and The Kid Laroi join NBA YoungBoy for "What You Say" visual". Revolt. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "Don't Try This At Home / YoungBoy Never Broke Again on TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2023.