Spin Bout U Explained

Spin Bout U
Type:single
Artist:Drake and 21 Savage
Album:Her Loss
Released:February 24, 2023[1]
Length:3:34
Chronology:Drake
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"Spin Bout U" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage from their collaborative studio album Her Loss (2022). It was sent to US rhythmic radio on February 24, 2023, as the third single from the album alongside a music video. Produced by Banbwoi and 40, it contains samples of "Give Me Your Lovin" by Oobie. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song received a nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

Content

Lyrically, the song sees Drake and 21 Savage expressing their love and care for their respective partners; Savage brings up wanting to follow his lover's "Finsta".[2] Drake reveals his opposition to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, dismissing legislators who support it as "men who never got pussy in school"[3] [4] and stating he will protect his partner as a result,[5] while also rapping about making a woman famous through one phone call.

Critical reception

The song was met with a generally positive reception. Matthew Ritchie of HipHopDX called it "the best example of the pairing's chemistry" in a review of Her Loss, also writing that "The toe the line between sensitive and corny". RapReviews Steve "Flash" Juon praised the lyrics that show Drake's stance on abortion. Josh Svetz of Paste wrote, "The track lets 21 expand his range, while also putting Drake in a spot of comfort, allowing both artists to shine."

Music video

The official music video was released on February 24, 2023. Directed by Dave Meyers, it begins with the rappers lavishly enjoying themselves on a private yacht;[6] [7] [8] 21 Savage raps as he prepares fruit, slicing cara cara oranges, and lights a cigar with a dollar bill,[9] [10] while Drake enjoys fresh ocean air on the boat's deck above. From binoculars, 21 spots a woman (played by Precious Lee) drowning in the ocean.[11] They save her with a flotation device and bring her on board, then provide her a meal. As night falls, Drake spends time with the woman and treats her to a glass of champagne. Meanwhile, a group of women approach and enter the yacht from their boat and destroy a surveillance camera.[12] The woman seduces Drake, tricking him into going for a kiss before blowing a white, powdered substance into his face, drugging him. The beat of the song slowly warps as Drake hallucinates and loses consciousness.[13] Upon waking up, Drake and 21 Savage find themselves tied up and handcuffed, and it is revealed the woman they rescued is in league with the invaders.[14] The rappers are held hostage as the crew of women ransack and vandalize the yacht, robbing their jewelry, guns, money and marijuana,[15] smashing photos hanging on the wall, shooting up and eventually burning the ship. One of the pirates spray paints "His Loss" over the "Her Loss" logo of the yacht and a few of them push a helicopter overboard. With a gun to his head, Drake opens a safe and hands over his "Previous Engagements" chain, while Savage gets a heart tattoo over the dagger tattoo on his forehead. As the yacht is engulfed in flames, the women execute Drake, who falls into the sea, and shoot at Savage as he jumps off the ship in an attempt to escape. After that, the pirates drive away in their boat with the stolen luxuries from the yacht as it explodes.

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[16] 55
Greece International (IFPI)[17] 6
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[18] 13
Lithuania (AGATA)[19] 27
Luxembourg (Billboard)[20] 17
South Africa (RISA)[21] 7

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[22] 98
US Billboard Hot 100[23] 43
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[24] 19
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[25] 20

Awards and nominations

Year! scope="col"
CeremonyAwardResultRef.
2023BET Hip Hop AwardsBest Hip Hop Video[26]
Grammy AwardsBest Melodic Rap Performance[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: YOUR RADIO CHART PREVIEWS. Hits. February 24, 2023. April 4, 2024.
  2. Web site: Drake & 21 Savage 'Her Loss' Leaves You Wanting More. HipHopDX. Ritchie. Matthew. November 7, 2022. November 26, 2022.
  3. Web site: Jenkins . Craig . Our Loss . Vulture . November 26, 2022 . November 8, 2022.
  4. Web site: Drake & 21 Savage :: Her Loss. RapReviews. Juon. Steve "Flash". November 8, 2022. November 26, 2022.
  5. Web site: Drake Sidelines 21 Savage on the Underwhelming Her Loss. Paste. Svetz. Josh. November 9, 2022. November 26, 2022.
  6. Web site: Mier . Tomás . Drake and 21 Savage’s Yacht Gets Robbed by a Crew of Seductive Villains in ‘Spin Bout U’ Video . . 11 March 2023 . February 24, 2023.
  7. Web site: Nevares . Gabriel Bras . Drake & 21 Savage Drop Music Video For “Spin Bout U” Off “Her Loss” . . 11 March 2023 . February 24, 2023.
  8. Web site: Grant . Shawn . Drake and 21 Savage's Yacht Attacked by Baddie Pirates in "Spin Bout U" Video . . 11 March 2023 . February 27, 2023.
  9. Web site: Sadler . Armon . Drake And 21 Savage Get Raided At Sea In “Spin Bout U” Video . . 11 March 2023 . February 27, 2023.
  10. Web site: Cowen . Trace William . Watch Drake and 21 Savage Get Robbed in Explosive Video for ‘Her Loss’ Track “Spin Bout U” . . 11 March 2023 . February 24, 2023.
  11. Web site: McKinney . Jessica . Who Is Precious Lee? 6 Facts About the Star of Drake & 21 Savage’s “Spin Bout U” Video . Complex . 11 March 2023 . February 28, 2023.
  12. Web site: Elibert . Mark . Drake & 21 Savage Go Cruising For Love In 'Spin Bout U' Visual . HipHopDX . 11 March 2023 . February 24, 2023.
  13. Web site: Gonzalez . Alex . Drake And 21 Savage Find Themselves At The Center Of A Heist In Their New ‘Spin Bout U’ Video . . 11 March 2023 . February 24, 2023.
  14. Web site: Caraan . Sophie . Drake and 21 Savage Release "Spin Bout U" Music Video . . 11 March 2023 . February 25, 2023.
  15. Web site: Drake And 21 Savage Drop Explosive Video For 'Spin Bout U' . . 11 March 2023 . February 24, 2023.
  16. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 21 November 2022 . The ARIA Report . 1707 . November 21, 2022 . . 4.
  17. Web site: Digital Singles Chart (International) . 2022-11-25 . IFPI Greece. https://web.archive.org/web/20221125225130/https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html. November 25, 2022.
  18. Web site: Tónlistinn – Lög. The Music – Songs. is. Plötutíðindi. 17 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221117133135/http://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/. 17 November 2022.
  19. Web site: 2022 45-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. November 11, 2022. November 11, 2022.
  20. Drake Chart History (Luxembourg Songs). Billboard. November 15, 2022.
  21. Web site: Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 45-2022. The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. November 19, 2022. https://archive.today/20221119052915/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-100-week-45-2022/. November 19, 2022. dead.
  22. Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  23. Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  24. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 23, 2023.
  25. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 23, 2023.
  26. Web site: Winners and Nominations: The Complete List . 2023-12-14 . . en.
  27. Web site: Enos . Morgan . November 10, 2023 . 2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Full Nominees List . December 9, 2023 . www.grammy.com.

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