Voice of the Heroes explained

Voice of the Heroes
Type:	single
Artist:	Lil Baby and Lil Durk
Album:	The Voice of the Heroes
Released:	May 31, 2021
Length:	3:29
Label:	Quality Control Wolfpack Global Music Motown Alamo
Producer:	Touch of Trent Haze
Chronology:	Lil Baby
Prev Title:	We Win
Prev Year:	2021
Next Title:	Mastercard
Next Year:	2021

"Voice of the Heroes" is a song by American rappers Lil Baby and Lil Durk. Written alongside producers Touch of Trent and Haze, it was released on May 31, 2021 as the lead single from their namesake collaborative studio album The Voice of the Heroes (2021), with an accompanying music video.^{[1] [2]}

Composition

In the song, Lil Baby and Lil Durk talk about their journeys to success and celebrating it, as well as their "inevitable responsibility as 'heroes' to the friends and family they rose with."^{[3] [4]} Durk reflects his life in the past year, such as missing family time and payment bonds. Baby sings about his dominance in the rap industry and hints at a "downtick of guest features on his part". The chorus explains that Lil Durk is the titular "voice" and Lil Baby is the "hero". They also mention their time in prison.^{[5] [6]}

Music video

The music video was directed by Daps and filmed in Lil Baby's hometown of Oakland City, Atlanta.^[7] In it, the rappers toss money off a roof and connect with different generations in the city. Lil Durk also raps in front of a police car.^[8]

Charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"

Peak position
Ireland (IRMA)^[9]	98

Notes and References

1. Web site: Young. Alex. 2021-06-01. Lil Baby and Lil Durk to release collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes. 2021-06-11. Consequence. en-US.
2. Web site: Brown. Preezy. 2021-06-02. Lil Baby & Lil Durk Unleash "Voice of the Heroes" Music Video And Album Tracklist. 2021-06-11. VIBE.com. en-US.
3. Web site: Zidel. Alex. May 31, 2021. Lil Baby & Lil Durk Show Love To The Trenches On "Voice Of The Heroes". 2021-06-11. HotNewHipHop. en.
4. Web site: Caraan. Sophie. 2021-05-31. Lil Baby and Lil Durk Deliver "Voice Of The Heroes" Visual. 2021-06-11. HYPEBEAST.
5. Web site: Sinha. Charu. 2021-05-31. Lil Baby and Lil Durk Make It Rain in 'Voice of the Heroes' Video. 2021-06-11. Vulture. en-us.
6. Web site: Saponara. Michael. 2021-05-31. Lil Baby & Lil Durk Head To The Trenches For 'Voice Of The Heroes' Video. 2021-06-11. HipHopDX.
7. Web site: Callas. Brad. May 31, 2021. Lil Baby and Lil Durk Share New Song and Video "Voice of the Heroes". 2021-06-11. Complex. en.
8. Zemler. Emily. 2021-05-31. Watch Lil Baby, Lil Durk Team Up For 'Voice of the Heroes'. Rolling Stone. en-US.
9. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. June 4, 2021.