Stand on It (Lil Baby song)

"Stand on It"
Song by Lil Baby
from the album It's Only Me
ReleasedOctober 14, 2022
Length2:46
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Figurez Made It
  • Mattazik Muzik
  • Nicoonthekeys
Music video
"Stand on It" on YouTube

"Stand on It" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby from his third studio album It's Only Me (2022). It was produced by Figurez Made It, Mattazik Muzik and Nicoonthekeys.

Composition and lyrics

The song contains a "Memphis-esque" beat[1] with a g-funk bassline,[2] over which Lil Baby reflects on his life before fame,[3][4][5] recalling times he was shooting dice and selling marijuana.[4][5][6] In addition, he centers on his loyalty to his loved ones[7] and being wealthy and admired in the present.[5][6]

Lil Baby also raps in the song, "I don't want your bitch, we can't swap out". Many believed this line to be a response to rapper Quavo's remark on an Instagram post in 2021 addressing rumors of Baby dating his ex-girlfriend and fellow rapper Saweetie: "Ain't trippin we can swap it out!"[4][8][9]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews from critics. Shanté Collier-McDermott of Clash called the lyrics "cleverly braggadocious bars".[1] Niall Smith of NME considered the song as part of the "weighty momentum" of It's Only Me.[10] Joshua Robinson of HotNewHipHop commented it "picks up the tempo and injects a welcomed dose of energy into It's Only Me's opening stretch, but self-aware lyrics like 'I'm tryna touch me a billi', still hustle like I'm on zero/Really done saved some n*ggas, that's why they call me the hero' prove just how focused and hungry Lil Baby is on his third studio outing."[11]

Music video

An official music video, directed by Wham and Keemotion, premiered on October 17, 2022.[7] It opens with Lil Baby arriving at a forest reserve, where he places his money and other items into the trunk of his truck, changes into an aquamarine outfit and puts on jewelry before mounting an all-terrain vehicle.[4][12] The clip shows him riding around his hometown with his crew in ATVs.[4][5][7]

Charts

Chart performance for "Stand on It"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] 44
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] 36
South Africa (TOSAC)[15] 36
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 22
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 11

Certifications

Certifications for "Stand on It"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[18] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Collier-McDermott, Shanté (October 16, 2022). "Lil Baby – It's Only Me". Clash. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  2. ^ Lyons-Burt, Charles (October 17, 2022). "Lil Baby It's Only Me Review: A Hauntingly Diaristic Effort". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  3. ^ Banks, Lamar (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby Rides ATVs In ATL In "Stand On It" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e Sadler, Armon (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby Takes Victory Lap On ATV In New "Stand On It" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d Renshaw, David (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby rides out in his "Stand On It" video". The Fader. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  6. ^ a b Jenkins, Craig (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby Knows Exactly What You Want From Him". Vulture. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Powell, Jon (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby unveils latest visual for "Stand On It"". Revolt. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  8. ^ Williams, Aaron (October 14, 2022). "Lil Baby Seemingly Fires Back At Quavo For His Response To Dating Rumors About Saweetie". Uproxx. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  9. ^ Coleman II, C.. Vernon (October 14, 2022). "People Think Lil Baby Throws Shade at Quavo and Saweetie on New Songs 'Stand on It', 'Not Finished'". XXL. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  10. ^ Smith, Niall (October 17, 2022). "Lil Baby – 'It's Only Me' review: a few notches shy of greatness". NME. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  11. ^ Robinson, Joshua (October 21, 2022). "Lil Baby "It's Only Me" Album Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  12. ^ Grant, Shawn (October 18, 2022). "Lil Baby Releases New Video for "Stand On It"". The Source. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  13. ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  14. ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  15. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 42-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  17. ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  18. ^ "American single certifications – Lil Baby – Stand on It". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 13, 2023.