Whole Lotta Money Explained

Whole Lotta Money
Type:single
Artist:Bia
Ep:For Certain
Released:May 18, 2021
Recorded:2020
Length:2:36
Label:Epic
Producer:
  • London Jae
  • Tee Romano
Prev Title:Skate
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Whole Lotta Money (Remix)
Next Year:2021

"Whole Lotta Money" is a song by American rapper Bia, released on May 18, 2021, as the fifth single from Bia's second EP, For Certain. The song's music video was released on April 8, 2021. Following viral success on social media platform TikTok, the song's original version peaked at number three on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. A remix featuring American rapper Nicki Minaj was released on July 9, 2021,[1] and reached number 16 of the Billboard Hot 100.

Lyrics

In an interview with Genius, Bia said that "With this song, I really feel like wealth is in the mind. So, I didn't want people to think like, however much money you have today is how much you're gonna have tomorrow. You just gotta go get it."[2]

Nicki Minaj remix

Whole Lotta Money (Remix)
Cover:Bia - Whole Lotta Money (Remix).png
Type:single
Artist:Bia featuring Nicki Minaj
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:49
Label:Epic
Producer:
  • London Jae
  • BeatGodz
  • Tee Romano
Chronology:Bia
Prev Title:Whole Lotta Money
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Besito
Next Year:2021

On July 9, 2021, Bia released a remix of "Whole Lotta Money", featuring American rapper Nicki Minaj.[3]

Background and release

According to Rolling Stone, "when Nicki Minaj heard “Whole Lotta Money,” she liked it so much that she reached out to the rapper on Instagram." A day prior to the song's release, Minaj went on social media to announce she would be on Instagram Live the following day to announce something very important. On the night of release, she went live with Bia to announce the release of the "Whole Lotta Money" remix.[4]

Critical reception

CedricCed gave "Whole Lotta Money" a B rating. According to him, "the album version without assistance from an already established rapper is much more worth listeners’ time". He added that "BIA is future-proof in the rap game if she succeeds in sustaining the momentum reached from the feature with Minaj".[5]

The Musical Hype rated the song 4 out of 5 stars. According to him, "BIA, assisted by the ever risqué and unapologetic Nicki Minaj drop a surefire, addictive banger. It checks off the boxes with ample personality from both rappers, confident, compelling rhymes (even being shallow), and hard-nosed, minimal production."[6]

Awards and nominations

AwardYearCategoryResultRef.
BET Hip Hop Awards2021Song of the Year[8]
Best Collaboration

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 11

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 41
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 47

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatVersionLabel
VariousDecember 11, 2020OriginalEpic[12]
United StatesMay 18, 2021[13]
VariousJuly 9, 2021Remix[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Powell. Jon. 2021-07-09. Nicki Minaj jumps on Bia's "Whole Lotta Money (Remix)". 2021-07-11. Revolt.tv.
  2. Web site: June 19, 2021 . BIA “WHOLE LOTTA MONEY” Official Lyrics & Meaning / Verified . Genius . YouTube.
  3. Web site: Malone Méndez. Chris. Nicki Minaj Blesses BIA on 'Whole Lotta Money' Remix. 2021-07-11. Forbes.
  4. Web site: Legaspi. Althea. 2021-07-09. Nicki Minaj Links Up With Bia for 'Whole Lotta Money' Remix. 2021-07-11. Rolling Stone.
  5. Web site: CedricCed. Single Review: BIA is allergic to broke sh-t on, “Whole Lotta Money” (Remix) feat. Nicki Minaj – CedricCed. CedricCed.
  6. Web site: August 9, 2021 . BIA, Whole Lotta Money (Remix) - Track Review . The Musical Hype.
  7. Web site: Lopez . Julyssa . December 6, 2021 . The 50 Best Songs of 2021 . Rolling Stone.
  8. Web site: Eferighe . Joshua . September 11, 2021 . 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards: BET Announces This Year's Nominees . BET.
  9. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 19, 2021. July 17, 2021.
  10. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  11. Web site: Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  12. Web site: For Certain. Spotify. 2021-07-11.
  13. Web site: 2021-04-28. Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates .... https://web.archive.org/web/20210428043202/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. dead. 2021-04-28. 2021-07-11. All Access.
  14. Web site: Sinha. Charu. 2021-07-09. Nicki Minaj Joins Bia on 'Whole Lotta Money' Remix. 2021-07-11. Vulture.