| "Hats Off" | |
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| Song by Lil Baby, Lil Durk and Travis Scott | |
| from the album The Voice of the Heroes | |
| Released | June 4, 2021 |
| Genre | Trap |
| Length | 4:17 |
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"Hats Off" is a song by American rappers Lil Baby, Lil Durk and Travis Scott. It was released on June 4, 2021 from the former two's collaborative studio album The Voice of the Heroes. The song was produced by Chi Chi and Young TN.
Composition
The song features a trap beat,[1][2] consisting of synthesizers.[2] Lyrically, Lil Baby and Lil Durk describe their roles in the community: Durk always knows what to say and Baby can "save the day" in any situation. They two perform lengthy verses before Travis Scott closes out with his verse.[3]
Critical reception
The song was met with generally positive reviews. Fred Thomas of AllMusic described it as "unconventionally constructed yet uniquely catchy".[4] Kyann-Sian Williams of NME regarded the song as having the best feature from The Voice of the Heroes, additionally writing "'Hats Off' sounds like an eerie sci-fi theme tune, exuding a melody that's fun and refreshing for trap. But then the 808s come in, perfectly illustrating why Durk and Baby are at the top of their game, before Houston's frontman Travis Scott offers a glimpse of the fresh-faced rapper we saw in his 2013 XXL Freshmen freestyle (predating his love of computerised vocals)."[1]
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 27 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 23 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 78 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 63 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[10] | 25 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 16 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 5 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[13] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b Williams, Kyann-Sian (June 7, 2021). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk – 'The Voice Of The Heroes' review: two legends unite". NME. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Reeves, Mosi (June 9, 2021). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk's 'The Voice of the Heroes' is a So-So Superstar Team-Up". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (June 4, 2021). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk Recruit Travis Scott For "Hats Off"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Fred. "The Voice of the Heroes – Lil Baby/Lil Durk". AllMusic. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Lil Baby". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 14, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June, 12 2021.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Baby – Hats Off". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 11, 2023.