Bussin (Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby song) explained

Bussin
Cover:	Nicki Minaj - Bussin.png
Artist:	Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby
Recorded:	2021
Genre:	Trap
Length:	2:16
Lyricist:	Onika Maraj Dominique Jones Joshua Goods
Composer:	Cyrick Palmer Rahsul Barnes Greer Terrell Greenlee
Producer:	Swaggyono DJ Tizz
Chronology:	Nicki Minaj
Type:	single
Prev Title:	Do We Have a Problem?
Prev Year:	2022
Bussin
Year:	2022
Next Title:	Blick Blick
Next Year:	2022

"Bussin" is a song by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj and American rapper Lil Baby. It was written by the artists, Tate Kobang, Finesse, and producers Swaggyono of Working on Dying and DJ Tizz. It is their second collaboration, being released on February 11, 2022, one week after their own "Do We Have a Problem?". It was included on Minaj's first greatest hits album (2022).

Background

On February 4, 2022, Minaj and Lil Baby released their first collaboration titled "Do We Have a Problem?".^[1] The music video of the song ends with a preview of "Bussin", which garnered positive reactions from fans.^[2] Minaj announced the song on her Twitter, saying "Next week we pushin B for Bussin btch WTF IS GOOD". The artwork was then revealed on February 7.^[3] The song is part of a weekly surprise treat for the fans, referred to by Minaj as "Pink Friday".^[4]

Composition

The song sees Minaj and Baby trading verses over a "staccato, foreboding production",^[5] with the former "laying down a quick rap flow".^[6]

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Bussin" debuted and peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending February 26, 2022. It additionally charted on the Digital Song Sales chart at number five. But how long was it on the charts?^[7]

Charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Peak position
Greece International (IFPI)^[8]	96
Ireland (IRMA)^[9]	89
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[10]	9

Release history

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Date	Format	Label
Various	February 11, 2022		Republic	^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nicki Minaj returns with 'Do We Have a Problem?' featuring Lil Baby. Rap-Up. February 3, 2022. February 11, 2022.
2. Web site: Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby Collaborate on Second New Song 'Bussin': Listen. Navjosh. HipHopNMore. February 11, 2022. February 11, 2022.
3. Web site: Nicki Minaj announces imminent new single 'Bussin'. Daly. Rhian. NME. February 11, 2022. February 11, 2022.
4. Web site: Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby Return with New Single "Bussin": Stream. Fu. Eddie. Consequence. February 11, 2022. February 11, 2022.
5. Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby Reteam for 'Bussin'. Legaspi. Althea. Rolling Stone. February 11, 2022. February 11, 2022.
6. Web site: Nicki Minaj And Lil Baby Brag About Their Surplus Of Luxury Items On The Flashy 'Bussin'. Okon. Wongo. Uproxx. February 11, 2022. February 11, 2022.
7. billboardcharts. 1496190774865760257. This week's top-selling songs: 1. @drdre ft. @SnoopDogg The Next Episode 2. @Eminem Lose Yourself 3. @drdre ft. @SnoopDogg Still D.R.E. 4. @maryjblige Family Affair 5. @NICKIMINAJ & @lilbaby4PF Bussin. February 22, 2022. February 22, 2022.
8. Web site: IFPI Charts . 2022-02-28 . www.ifpi.gr.
9. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. February 19, 2022.
10. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 21, 2022. February 19, 2022.
11. Web site: Bussin - Single by Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby. Apple Music. February 11, 2022.