The video was released on the same day that the song was released and takes place at a powerful Black Lives Matter protest that Baby attended in Atlanta. The title comes from Durk’s childhood nickname of “the Voice” and Baby’s nickname of “the Hero” that Lil Durk had given him. “Voice of the Heroes,” the title track from Lil Baby and Lil Durk’s collaborative project shows the themes and styles that unite Atlanta trap and Chicago drill. 18: Lil Baby & Lil Durk – Voice of the Heroes
The duo immediately showcase their undeniable chemistry, trading bars and mimicking each others’ flow, proving they’re two of the most versatile MCs in the game. On “Heatin Up,” My Turn’s second song, Lil Baby recruits his frequent collaborator Gunna to help round out the trap epic. – Alyson LewisĬlick to load video 19: Heatin Up (Feat. The song serves as a standout anthem from Harder Than Ever and showcases Lil Baby’s ability to bring a unique melody to his tracks. On “Life Goes On,” the trio of MCs flawlessly glide over their respective verses while rapping about women, money, and riches. After making a name for himself in the mixtape game, Lil Baby proved he could pull off a major label studio release. This Quay Global-produced track is a gleaming selection from Lil Baby’s debut album, 2018’s Harder Than Ever. Over a somber melody and hi-hat triplets, Baby raps, “Know my grandma happy, finally got my s_t together/ Told bro we’ll take the time and we just stick together/ Every time bro catch a bid, we do that shit together/ I know he got two phones, but I still sent a letter/ ‘Cause I know how that feel.” 20: Life Goes On (featuring Gunna and Lil Uzi Vert) Lil Baby ends It’s Almost Me with the triumphant and reflective “Russian Roulette,” which finds the MC moving from triumphant to morose, examining the peaks and valleys of his career and pontificating on where he might go next. Baby proves why he’s so relatable, rapping, “I take everything I go through and I put it in these songs/ I ain’t gon’ never go against you, please correct me if I’m wrong.” 21: Russian Roulette On “Rich Off Pain,” Baby and Durk recruit Rod Wave for the aptly titled track, which finds each MC diving into their histories.
22: Lil Baby & Lil Durk – Rich Off Pain (Feat. Armed with a b-side in “Errybody” and an official remix for “On Me” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, the track finds Baby in a celebratory mood, basking in the glow after ascending rap’s highest peaks. Lil Baby’s “On Me” was released on December 4, 2020, a day after the MC’s 26th birthday. The track trended on the video-sharing app, and by the end of 2021, the song had over 56 thousand videos using the sound. Though Lil Baby is more of a radio artist than one who relies on viral moments, “Still Runnin’” became a hit on Voice of the Heroes thanks to its popularity on TikTok. Here, we take a look at the best Lil Baby tracks that have molded the rapper’s career so far.Ĭlick to load video 24: Lil Baby & Lil Durk – Still Runnin (Feat. He never had ambitions of becoming a rapper, but after seeing his childhood friend Young Thug become one of the biggest figures on the trap music scene, and following encouragement from Pierre “P” Thomas, co-founder of Quality Control, he decided to put his talents to use.Īfter a string of successful mixtapes and album releases with Quality Control, Lil Baby polished his skills and came harder each time with tracks that ooze charisma and raw talent. Lil Baby has lived many lives, and while his time on the streets earned him hard time, he applied the same hustle to his music career. After first arriving on Atlanta’s rap scene in 2017, he dropped four projects in 11 months. As the latest heavy-hitter out of Quality Control’s hip-hop stable, his rapid ascension looked easy, but was plotted with precision. With innate charisma and a natural talent for rapping, it’s hard to believe that Lil Baby was a reluctant hip-hop star.
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