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).
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Single by YoungBoy Never Broke Again | ||||
from the album AI YoungBoy 2 | ||||
Released | September 6, 2019 | |||
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Length | 3:05 | |||
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again singles chronology | ||||
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"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 |
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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 | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[6] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone |
References
- Montes, Patrick (September 6, 2019). "NBA YoungBoy Gets Introspective for New Visual & Single, "Self Control"". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- Marie, Erika (September 6, 2019). "NBA YoungBoy Gets Personal About Struggles On "Self Control"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
- "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- "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.