Masterpiece (DaBaby song)
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"Masterpiece" is a song by American rapper DaBaby. It was released via South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records as a standalone single on January 15, 2021. His first release of the year, it was written alongside Christopher Torpey, Justin Vibes, and producer D.A. Got That Dope.
Background and composition
DaBaby previewed the track on Instagram in December 2020. In the song, DaBaby references his relationship with DaniLeigh and his involvement in the November 2018 shooting incident in which he pleaded self-defense; the charges were later dropped.
Music video
The music video, directed by Gemini Visions, was released alongside the single on January 15, 2021. The visual sees DaBaby surrounded by sports cars, private jets, and fans, while wearing all Gucci. DaBaby's then-girlfriend DaniLeigh also appears in the video. As of July 2024. the video has over 61 million views.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
- DaBaby – songwriting, vocals, lyrics
- D.A. Got That Dope – songwriting, lyrics, production
- Christopher Torpey – songwriting, synthesizer
- Justin Thomas – songwriting, lyrics
- Curtis "Sircuit" Bye – assistant mixing
- Jacob Bryant – assistant mixing
- Nicolas De Porcel – mastering engineer
- Derek "MixedByAli" Ali – mixing
- Javaun Mundle – recording engineer
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard) | 71 |
| Global 200 (Billboard) | 93 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) | 10 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 55 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 20 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard) | 22 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100 | 44 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2021) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 58 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA) | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | January 15, 2021 | Digital downloadstreaming | South Coast Music GroupInterscope | |
| United States | February 9, 2021 | Rhythmic contemporary radio |