Bussin (song)

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"Bussin"
Nicki Minaj - Bussin.png
Single by Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
Recorded2021
GenreTrap
Length2:16
Label
Composer(s)
  • Cyrick Palmer
  • Rahsul Barnes Greer
  • Terrell Greenlee
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
  • Swaggyono
  • DJ Tizz
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"Do We Have a Problem?"
(2022)
"Bussin"
(2022)
"Blick Blick"
(2022)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"Do We Have a Problem?"
(2022)
"Bussin"
(2022)
"In a Minute"
(2022)

"Bussin" is a song by Trinidadian-born rapper Nicki Minaj and American rapper Lil Baby. It was written by Minaj, Lil Baby, Cyrick Palmer, Joshua Goods, Rahsul Barnes Greer, Terrell Greenlee, and produced by Swaggyono and DJ Tizz. It is their second collaboration, being released on February 11, 2022, one week after their own "Do We Have a Problem?".

Background[]

On February 4, 2022, Minaj and Lil Baby released their first collaboration titled "Do We Have a Problem?".[1] The music video of the song ends with a preview of "Bussin", which garnered positive reactions from fans.[2] Minaj announced the song on her Twitter, saying "Next week we pushin B for Bussin btch WTF IS GOOD". The artwork was then revealed on February 7.[3] The song is intended to appear on Minaj's upcoming album.[4] The song is also part of a weekly surprise treat for the fans, referred to by Minaj as "Pink Friday".[5]

Composition[]

The song sees Minaj and Baby trading verses over a "staccato, foreboding production",[6] with the former "laying down a quick rap flow".[7]

Commercial performance[]

In the United States, "Bussin" debuted and peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending February 26, 2022. It additionally charted on the Digital Song Sales chart at number five.[8]

Charts[]

Chart performance for "Bussin"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 40
Global 200 (Billboard)[10] 27
Greece (IFPI)[11] 96
Hungary (Single Top 40)[12] 37
Ireland (IRMA)[13] 89
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] 9
South Africa (RISA)[15] 35
UK Singles (OCC)[16] 70
US Billboard Hot 100[17] 20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 5

Release history[]

Release history for "Bussin"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 11, 2022
  • Digital download
  • streaming
Republic [19]

References[]

  1. ^ "Nicki Minaj returns with 'Do We Have a Problem?' featuring Lil Baby". Rap-Up. February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  2. ^ Navjosh (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby Collaborate on Second New Song 'Bussin': Listen". HipHopNMore. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  3. ^ Daly, Rhian (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj announces imminent new single 'Bussin'". NME. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  4. ^ Rose, Jordan (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby Link Up Again for New Song "Bussin"". Complex. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Fu, Eddie (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby Return with New Single "Bussin": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Legaspi, Althea (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby Reteam for 'Bussin'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Okon, Wongo (February 11, 2022). "Nicki Minaj And Lil Baby Brag About Their Surplus Of Luxury Items On The Flashy 'Bussin'". Uproxx. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  8. ^ @billboardcharts (February 22, 2022). "This week's top-selling songs: 1. @drdre ft. @SnoopDogg The Next Episode 2. @Eminem Lose Yourself 3. @drdre ft. @SnoopDogg Still D.R.E. 4. @maryjblige Family Affair 5. @NICKIMINAJ & @lilbaby4PF Bussin" (Tweet). Retrieved February 22, 2022 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  11. ^ "IFPI Charts". www.ifpi.gr. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  12. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  13. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  14. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  15. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 07-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  16. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  17. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  18. ^ "Nicki Minaj Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  19. ^ "Bussin - Single by Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby". Retrieved February 11, 2022 – via Apple Music.
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