Moonwalking in Calabasas explained

Moonwalking in Calabasas
Cover:Moonwalking In Calabasas cover.png
Type:single
Artist:DDG
Genre:Hip hop
Length:2:44
Label:Epic
Producer:DevIsLit
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"Moonwalking in Calabasas" is a song by American rapper and YouTuber DDG. It was released on July 24, 2020, by Epic Records.[1]

The music video first premiered on July 26, 2020 on his rap YouTube channel, not to be confused with the other 15 YouTube channels he has made in the 2010’s era, which was directed and shot by LewisYouNasty.[2] [3]

Background and composition

The song is produced by DevIsLit and samples "Too Comfortable" by Future and interpolates "OD" by DDG.

The song goes in-depth about DDG's struggle to make a living by doing skits, and achieving success while doing YouTube as well as doing music. It also includes a diss towards rival YouTuber SoLLUMINATI.[4]

Remix versions

Blueface remix

Moonwalking in Calabasas (Remix)
Cover:Moonwalking_In_Calabasas_remix_cover.jpg
Type:single
Artist:DDG featuring Blueface
Album:Die 4 Respect
Genre:Hip hop
Label:Epic
Producer:DevIsLit
Chronology:Blueface singles
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A remix version featuring rapper Blueface was released on August 18, 2020.[5] [6] [7] DDG and Blueface have been close after meeting at a venue in 2019, with the song marking their first collaboration together. Blueface shared the clip of the song in his Instagram, with DDG tweeting "I guess I’m finna drop the remix today" on August 18.[8]

The music video was released on August 22 and amassed over 30 million views as of January 2021. It later ended up in his collaborative mixtape "Die 4 Respect" with OG Parker as the first single and bonus track.

YG remix

On December 18, 2020, a second remix version with rapper YG was released, with YG giving two more verses.[9] [10] DDG thanked both Blueface and YG when the song charted on the Billboard Hot 100.[11] [12] [13]

Charts

Year-end charts

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Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 73

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DDG Continues His Takeover with "Moonwalking in Calabasas" as He Gears Up an OG Parker Project & Some Impressive Collaborations. July 30, 2020. The Source.
  2. Web site: DDG Shares "Moonwalking in Calabasas" Music Video Ahead of Upcoming OG Parker-Produced Project. August 10, 2020. Stanley, Marquin. Karen Civil.
  3. Web site: DDG – "Moonwalking In Calabasas". August 5, 2020. Hip Hop Dose.
  4. Web site: DDG Has Some Bones To Pick On "Moonwalking In Calabasas". Cole, Alexander. August 2, 2020. HNHH.
  5. Web site: DDG Recruits Blueface For "Moonwalking In Calabasas" Remix. August 24, 2020. Elevator Magazine.
  6. Web site: New Song: "Moonwalking In Calabasas" (Remix) – DDG ft. Blueface. August 21, 2020. Paul, Bryson. Hypefresh.
  7. Web site: DDG & Blueface – "Moonwalking In Calabasas" [Remix]]. The Daily Loud.
  8. Web site: DDG Grabs Blueface For The Smooth "Moonwalking In Calabasas" Remix. Zidel, Alex. August 18, 2020.
  9. Web site: YG Hops On "Moonwalking In Calabasas" With DDG. December 20, 2020. Jahmal, Karlton. Hot New Hip Hop.
  10. Web site: DDG Recruits YG For A Remix To 'Moonwalking In Calabasas'. Ratings Game Music.
  11. Web site: DDG Thanks Blueface & YG For Helping 'Moonwalking in Calabasas' Land on Billboard's Hot 100. December 29, 2020. Eustice, Kyle. HipHopDX.
  12. Web site: DDG Celebrates Earning His First Hot 100 Chart Entry With "Moonwalking In Calabasas". Kyles, Yohance. December 29, 2020. AllHipHop.
  13. Web site: DDG Credits Blueface & YG For 'Moonwalking In Calabasas' Hot 100 Debut. December 29, 2020. RapBasement.
  14. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.

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