Hot Boy (song) explained

Hot Boy
Cover:Nardo Wick - Hot Boy.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Nardo Wick featuring Lil Baby
Released:March 31, 2023
Length:2:49
Chronology:Nardo Wick
Prev Title:16 Choppa
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Pissy
Next Year:2023

"Hot Boy" is a single by American rapper Nardo Wick featuring American rapper Lil Baby, released on March 31, 2023 with an accompanying music video. It was produced by Go Grizzly and Cheeze Beatz. This is noticeably the artists third song together, after ''Me or Sum'', and ''Pop Out''

Composition

The song has a "street-oriented" theme.[1] Over a "rowdy" beat, Nardo Wick begins the song with a chorus followed by a "sharp" verse, and declares himself a "hot boy". Lil Baby performs the second verse.[2]

Critical reception

Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop gave the song a "Very Hotttt" rating and wrote, "Immediately, you are met with some truly dazzling production here. The drums sound incredible and the entire vibe fits Nardo Wick and his aesthetic perfectly. As for his rapping, he sound focused and as menacing as ever. His flow is impeccable, and if you are already a fan, you are going to be impressed. For those being introduced to Nardo Wick for the first time, this is going to make you a fan. As for Lil Baby, he does his thing as well. In fact, his contributions do a good job of enhancing the song."[3]

Charts

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Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 (Billboard)[4] 99
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 31

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Powell . Jon . Nardo Wick recruits Lil Baby for "Hot Boy" . . 11 April 2023 . March 31, 2023.
  2. Web site: McKinney . Jessica . The Best New Music This Week: Tyler, The Creator, Quavo, DJ Drama, & More . . 11 April 2023 . March 31, 2023.
  3. Web site: Cole . Alexander . Nardo Wick Links Up With Lil Baby On New Track "Hot Boy" . . 11 April 2023 . March 31, 2023.
  4. Billboard Hot 100: Week of April 15, 2023. Billboard. April 11, 2023.
  5. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of April 15, 2023. Billboard. April 11, 2023.