"Ballin" is a song by American rapper Juicy J featuring fellow American rapper Kanye West. It was released as a single on September 28, 2016, intended for his fourth album Rubba Band Business, however it was later cleared as a non-album single. The song was produced by TM88, Cubeatz and Crazy Mike, with writing handled by the trio alongside its performers, as well as co-writing by LunchMoney Lewis and Strick.[2]
Background
On September 23, 2016, five days belong the single was released, Juicy announced via Twitter that a viewing party would be available on TIDAL, which was streamed two days before its release.[3] The track was supposed to be part of Juicy's fourth studio album Rubba Band Business, but didn't end up on the tracklist when the album was released in December 2017.[4]
Composition
For both the intro and outro of "Ballin", a sample of "I'm Not Gonna Give Up" by Eddie Holman is used.[5] West's feature is minimal, since he only sings the chorus and Juicy J raps all of the verses.[6]
Music video
On September 29, 2016, one day after the song's release, the official music video for it was released.[7] The video features both rappers performing the song in a warehouse.[8]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | September 28, 2016 | Digital download | [9][10] |
References
- ^ Kyles, Yohance. "A Conversation With YSL's Strick On Working With Young Thug, New Music & More". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ https://www.whosampled.com/sample/456185/Juicy-J-Kanye-West-Ballin-Eddie-Holman-I%27m-Not-Gonna-Give-Up/
- ^ "Juicy J Announces New Single 'Ballin' Feat. Kanye West". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
- ^ "Hear Juicy J, Kanye West's Opulent New Banger 'Ballin'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
- ^ "Juicy J feat. Kanye West's 'Ballin' sample of Eddie Holman's 'I'm Not Gonna Give Up'". WhoSampled. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ "Juicy J And Kanye West Are "Ballin" Out Of Control". Vibe. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ "Juicy J & Kanye West Release Ballin Video". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ "Kanye West and Juicy J Chill in a Warehouse for "Ballin" Video". Spin. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ "Ballin (feat. Kanye West) – Single by Juicy J on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ "Ballin (feat. Kanye West) – Single by Juicy J on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
