Self Control (YoungBoy Never Broke Again song) explained

Self Control
Type:single
Artist:YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Album:AI YoungBoy 2
Released:September 6, 2019
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:05
Label:
Producer:
Prev Title:Diamond Teeth Samurai
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Slime Mentality
Next Year:2019

"Self Control" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on September 6, 2019, as the lead single from his twelfth mixtape AI YoungBoy 2 (2019).

Composition

The song finds YoungBoy sing-rapping in a melodic flow and reflecting on his past struggles in life, including dealing with the losses of loved ones and temptations of substance abuse,[1] and how they have shaped his present circumstances.[2]

Music video

The music video was released on September 5, 2019. It opens up with NBA YoungBoy being released from prison and embracing family and friends; a reference to his release from East Baton Rouge Parish Prison in August 2019. He documents the private moments he spent with his family and girlfriend following his release.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Montes. Patrick. September 6, 2019. NBA YoungBoy Gets Introspective for New Visual & Single, "Self Control". 2020-06-29. HYPEBEAST.
  2. Web site: Marie. Erika. September 6, 2019. NBA YoungBoy Gets Personal About Struggles On "Self Control". 2020-06-29. HotNewHipHop. en.