Self Control (YoungBoy Never Broke Again song)

"Self Control" is a song by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, released on September 6, 2019 as the lead single from his fourteenth mixtape AI YoungBoy 2 (2019).

"Self Control"
Single by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
from the album AI YoungBoy 2
ReleasedSeptember 6, 2019
Genre
Length3:05
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
YoungBoy Never Broke Again singles chronology
"Genie"
(2018)		 "Self Control"
(2019)		 "Slime Mentality"
(2019)
Music video
"Self Control" on YouTube

Composition

Singing and rapping in a melodic flow, YoungBoy reflects on his past struggles in life, including dealing with the losses of loved ones and temptations of substance abuse,[1] and how they have aided in shaping his present circumstances.[2]

Music video

The music video was released on September 5, 2019. It opens up with NBA YoungBoy being released from prison and embracing family and friends; a reference to his release from East Baton Rouge Parish Prison in August 2019. He documents the private moments he spent with his family and girlfriend following his release.[2]

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 50
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 24
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[5] 19

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Platinum 1,000,000

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References
  1. Montes, Patrick (September 6, 2019). "NBA YoungBoy Gets Introspective for New Visual & Single, "Self Control"". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  2. Marie, Erika (September 6, 2019). "NBA YoungBoy Gets Personal About Struggles On "Self Control"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  3. "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  4. "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  5. "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  6. "American single certifications – Youngboy Never Broke Again – Self Control". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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