Ballin (Juicy J song)

"Ballin" is a song by American rapper Juicy J that was released as a single on September 28, 2016. It features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Kanye West.

"Ballin"
Single by Juicy J featuring Kanye West
ReleasedSeptember 28, 2016 (2016-09-28)
GenreHip hop
Length3:43
Label
Songwriter(s)
[1]
Producer(s)
Juicy J singles chronology
"No English"
(2016)		 "Ballin"
(2016)		 "One Shot"
(2016)
Kanye West singles chronology
"Fade"
(2016)		 "Ballin"
(2016)		 "Tiimmy Turner (remix)"
(2016)

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.[2] 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.[3]

Composition

For both the intro and outro of "Ballin", a sample of "I'm Not Gonna Give Up" by Eddie Holman is used.[4] West's feature is minimal, since he only sings the chorus and Juicy J raps all of the verses.[5]

Music video

On September 29, 2016, one day after the song's release, the official music video for it was released.[6] This video was recorded with the two rappers being in a warehouse together.[7]

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 28, 2016 Digital download
[8][9]

References
  1. Kyles, Yohance. "A Conversation With YSL's Strick On Working With Young Thug, New Music & More". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  2. "Juicy J Announces New Single 'Ballin' Feat. Kanye West". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  3. "Hear Juicy J, Kanye West's Opulent New Banger 'Ballin'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  4. "Juicy J feat. Kanye West's 'Ballin' sample of Eddie Holman's 'I'm Not Gonna Give Up'". WhoSampled. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  5. "Juicy J And Kanye West Are "Ballin" Out Of Control". Vibe. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  6. "Juicy J & Kanye West Release Ballin Video". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  7. "Kanye West and Juicy J Chill in a Warehouse for "Ballin" Video". Spin. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  8. "Ballin (feat. Kanye West) – Single by Juicy J on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  9. "Ballin (feat. Kanye West) – Single by Juicy J on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
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