Bubbly (Young Thug, Drake and Travis Scott song) explained

Bubbly
Type:single
Artist:Young Thug, Drake, and Travis Scott
Album:Punk
Released:November 2, 2021
Genre:Trap
Length:2:45
Label:
Producer:
  • Wheezy
  • Cardo
  • Dez Wright
  • Yung Exclusive
  • Johnny Juliano
  • Mu Lean
Chronology:Young Thug
Prev Title:Private Phones
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Potion
Next Year:2022

"Bubbly" is a song by American rapper Young Thug, Canadian rapper Drake, and fellow American rapper Travis Scott. It was sent to US rhythmic radio through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment as the lead and only single from the former's second studio album, Punk, on November 2, 2021.[1] The three artists wrote the song with producers Wheezy, Cardo, Dez Wright, Yung Exclusive, Johnny Juliano, and Mu Lean.

Background

On October 20, 2021, American rapper Lil Baby posted a video on TikTok, in which he revealed that he was supposed to be on the song and previewed his verse, but claimed that he forgot to send it to Young Thug.[2]

Composition and lyrics

On the song, Young Thug, Travis Scott, and Drake go in order verse-to-verse. The former starts off the song, boasting about his expensive clothing and jewelry and about women. Travis Scott then comes in, rapping about the same thing. The beat switches as Drake slows down and finishes off the song by continuing with the theme.[3]

Critical reception

Erika Marie from HotNewHipHop felt that "this trio makes perfect sense as they are three leading moguls in the Rap industry with their own labels, clothing lines, and partnerships".[4] Sarah Osei of Highsnobiety placed "Bubbly" at the top of her 60 Songs of the Week chart, claiming the song proves that Young Thug is a "rockstar" as he "drops delirious bars about the dark and twisted realities of fame".[5]

Charts

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Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 88
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 64
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 5
South Africa (RISA)[9] 19

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Recap of Radio Add Recaps. Hits. November 2, 2021. April 3, 2024.
  2. Web site: Lil Baby Was Supposed To Be On Young Thug's 'Punk' Album - But Forgot To Send His Verse. HipHopDX. Bustard. Andy. October 21, 2021. October 22, 2021.
  3. Web site: Best New Music This Week: Young Thug, Adele, Lil Durk, and More. Complex. McKinney. Jessica. October 15, 2021. October 22, 2021.
  4. Web site: Young Thug, Drake, & Travis Scott Get "Bubbly" On Collab. HotNewHipHop. Marie. Erika. October 15, 2021. October 22, 2021.
  5. Web site: Highsnobiety Soundsystem 50: Let Young Thug & PinkPantheress Blow Your Mind. Highsnobiety. Osei. Sarah. October 22, 2021. October 22, 2021.
  6. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 25 October 2021. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1651. 4. October 25, 2021.
  7. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. October 23, 2021.
  8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 25, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  9. Web site: Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: Week 42. The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. October 29, 2021. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029024023/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/. October 29, 2021.