"Untouchable" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on May 30, 2017. It is the lead single from his mixtape AI YoungBoy, and was produced by D. Brooks Exclusive.[1][2]
| "Untouchable" | ||||
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| Single by YoungBoy Never Broke Again | ||||
| from the album AI YoungBoy | ||||
| Released | May 30, 2017 | |||
| Length | 3:00 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Songwriter(s) | Kentrell Gaulden | |||
| Producer(s) | D. Brooks Exclusive | |||
| YoungBoy Never Broke Again singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Untouchable" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
Prior to the song's release, YoungBoy served time for attempted first degree murder. In an interview with Genius, he stated that "Untouchable" was the last song he recorded before he was incarcerated, and the first he recorded after he was released.[3] It is also the first song that YoungBoy released after his release on May 22, 2017.[4]
Composition edit
The song is about NBA YoungBoy returning to his path of success, and pledging loyalty to the "folks in his circle". He raps, "I remember I wanted to quit so many times / But I know this moment would come, now it's my time / I gotta make up for all them nights that my momma cried / I'm going in, I'm putting everything on the line".[1]
Music video edit
A music video was released alongside the single. Directed by David G, it features footage from the first day he was released from jail.[1] The video opens with YoungBoy talking with rapper Meek Mill about collaborating on a song on FaceTime; Mill tells him to leave Baton Rouge.[4][5] YoungBoy is seen reuniting with his family and hanging out with his crew,[1] as they ride from Baton Rouge to New Orleans and throw a hotel pool party.[4][6]
Charts edit
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 95 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 39 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[9] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c d Berry, Peter A. (May 30, 2017). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Celebrates His Freedom in 'Untouchable' Video - XXL". XXL Mag.
- ^ Huynh, Davis (2017-08-04). "Stream NBA YoungBoy's First Post-Prison Mixtape, 'AI YoungBoy'". HYPEBEAST.
- ^ NBA Youngboy "Untouchable" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified, August 10, 2017
- ^ a b c Dandridge-Lemco, Ben (May 30, 2017). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Returns With A New Video For "Untouchable"". The FADER.
- ^ Robertson, Darryl (2017-05-31). "NBA Youngboy Enjoys Life As A Free Man In "Untouchable" (Video)". VIBE.com.
- ^ Cheung, HP (2017-05-31). "NBA YoungBoy Shares First Song & Video After Jail Release, "Untouchable"". HYPEBEAST.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
- ^ "American single certifications – YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Untouchable". Recording Industry Association of America.