"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).
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| Single by YoungBoy Never Broke Again | ||||
| from the album AI YoungBoy 2 | ||||
| Released | September 6, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
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| "Self Control" on YouTube | ||||
Composition edit
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 edit
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.[2]
Charts edit
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 50 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 24 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[5] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ Montes, Patrick (September 6, 2019). "NBA YoungBoy Gets Introspective for New Visual & Single, "Self Control"". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ^ a b Marie, Erika (September 6, 2019). "NBA YoungBoy Gets Personal About Struggles On "Self Control"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Self Control". Recording Industry Association of America.