Bussin (Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby song)

"Bussin"
Single by Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
Recorded2021
GenreTrap
Length2:16
Label
Composer(s)
  • Cyrick Palmer
  • Rahsul Barnes Greer
  • Terrell Greenlee
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"Do We Have a Problem?"
(2022)
"Bussin"
(2022)
"Blick Blick"
(2022)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"Do We Have a Problem?"
(2022)
"Bussin"
(2022)
"In a Minute"
(2022)
Audio video
Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby - Bussin (Audio)" on YouTube

"Bussin" is a song by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj and American rapper Lil Baby. It was written by the artists, Tate Kobang, Finesse, and producers Swaggyono of Working on Dying and DJ Tizz. It is their second collaboration, being released on February 11, 2022, one week after their own "Do We Have a Problem?". It was included on Minaj's first greatest hits album Queen Radio: Volume 1 (2022).

Background

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On February 4, 2022, Minaj and Lil Baby released their first collaboration titled "Do We Have a Problem?".[1] The music video of the song ends with a preview of "Bussin", which garnered positive reactions from fans.[2] Minaj announced the song on her Twitter, saying "Next week we pushin B for Bussin btch WTF IS GOOD". The artwork was then revealed on February 7.[3] The song is part of a weekly surprise treat for the fans, referred to by Minaj as "Pink Friday".[4]

Composition

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The song sees Minaj and Baby trading verses over a "staccato, foreboding production",[5] with the former "laying down a quick rap flow".[6]

Commercial performance

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In the United States, "Bussin" debuted and peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending February 26, 2022. It additionally charted on the Digital Song Sales chart at number five. But how long was it on the charts?[7]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Bussin"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 40
Global 200 (Billboard)[9] 27
Greece International (IFPI)[10] 96
Hungary (Single Top 40)[11] 37
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 89
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 9
South Africa (TOSAC)[14] 35
UK Singles (OCC)[15] 70
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 5

Release history

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Release history for "Bussin"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 11, 2022
  • Digital download
  • streaming
Republic [18]

References

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  1. ^ "Nicki Minaj returns with 'Do We Have a Problem?' featuring Lil Baby". Rap-Up. February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Navjosh (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby Collaborate on Second New Song 'Bussin': Listen". HipHopNMore. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  3. ^ Daly, Rhian (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj announces imminent new single 'Bussin'". NME. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  4. ^ Fu, Eddie (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby Return with New Single "Bussin": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Legaspi, Althea (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby Reteam for 'Bussin'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Okon, Wongo (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj And Lil Baby Brag About Their Surplus Of Luxury Items On The Flashy 'Bussin'". Uproxx. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  7. ^ @billboardcharts (February 22, 2022). "This week's top-selling songs: 1. @drdre ft. @SnoopDogg The Next Episode 2. @Eminem Lose Yourself 3. @drdre ft. @SnoopDogg Still D.R.E. 4. @maryjblige Family Affair 5. @NICKIMINAJ & @lilbaby4PF Bussin" (Tweet). Retrieved February 22, 2022 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  9. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "IFPI Charts". www.ifpi.gr. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  11. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  12. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  14. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 07-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  15. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  16. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  17. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  18. ^ "Bussin - Single by Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby". Retrieved February 11, 2022 – via Apple Music.