Ballin (Juicy J song) explained

Ballin
Cover:Ballinjuicyjsingle.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Juicy J featuring Kanye West
Genre:Hip hop
Chronology:Juicy J
Prev Title:No English
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:One Shot
Next Year:2016

"Ballin" is a song by American rapper Juicy J featuring fellow American rapper Kanye West. It was released as a single on September 28, 2016, intended for his fourth album Rubba Band Business, however it was later cleared as a non-album single. The song was produced by TM88, Cubeatz and Crazy Mike, with writing handled by the trio alongside its performers, as well as co-writing by LunchMoney Lewis and Strick.[1]

Background

On September 23, 2016, five days belong the single was released, Juicy announced via Twitter that a viewing party would be available on TIDAL, which was streamed two days before its release.[2] The track was supposed to be part of Juicy's fourth studio album Rubba Band Business, but didn't end up on the tracklist when the album was released in December 2017.[3]

Composition

For both the intro and outro of "Ballin", a sample of "I'm Not Gonna Give Up" by Eddie Holman is used.[4] West's feature is minimal, since he only sings the chorus and Juicy J raps all of the verses.[5]

Music video

On September 29, 2016, one day after the song's release, the official music video for it was released.[6] The video features both rappers performing the song in a warehouse.[7]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.whosampled.com/sample/456185/Juicy-J-Kanye-West-Ballin-Eddie-Holman-I%27m-Not-Gonna-Give-Up/
  2. Web site: Juicy J Announces New Single 'Ballin' Feat. Kanye West. HipHop-N-More. July 2, 2018.
  3. Web site: Hear Juicy J, Kanye West's Opulent New Banger 'Ballin'. Rolling Stone. July 2, 2018.
  4. Web site: Juicy J feat. Kanye West's 'Ballin' sample of Eddie Holman's 'I'm Not Gonna Give Up'. WhoSampled. June 26, 2018.
  5. Web site: Juicy J And Kanye West Are "Ballin" Out Of Control. Vibe. June 26, 2018.
  6. Web site: Juicy J & Kanye West Release Ballin Video. Billboard. June 26, 2018.
  7. Web site: Kanye West and Juicy J Chill in a Warehouse for "Ballin" Video. Spin. June 26, 2018.
  8. Web site: Ballin (feat. Kanye West) – Single by Juicy J on Apple Music. iTunes. June 26, 2018.
  9. Web site: Ballin (feat. Kanye West) – Single by Juicy J on Apple Music. iTunes. June 26, 2018.