Hard for the Next
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| Single by Moneybagg Yo and Future | ||||
| from the album A Gangsta's Pain | ||||
| Released | March 26, 2021 | |||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Torey Montana | |||
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| "Hard For The Next" on YouTube | ||||
"Hard for the Next" is a song by American rappers Moneybagg Yo and Future. It was released through Interscope Records and N-Less on March 26, 2021, as the second single of Moneybagg Yo's fourth studio album, A Gangsta's Pain.[1] It samples American singer-songwriter Ginuwine's single "Differences", which is produced by Troy Oliver and appears on his third studio album, The Life (2001). The two artists wrote the song alongside Ginuwine, Troy Oliver, Torey Montana, the latter of who produced it.[2]
Background and composition
In an interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music on March 26, 2021, the same day that the song was released, Moneybagg Yo described the making of the song. He and Future linked up in the studio and went through different unreleased songs, with "Hard for the Next" being one of them, originally titled "Patek". Additionally, he said that Future is one of his top five favorite artists.[3] Lyrically, Moneybagg Yo is "spoiling his lover because she completes him" and Future "just wants her next boyfriend to know that he was richer than him".[4]
Release and promotion
Moneybagg Yo announced the song and release date along with its cover art through social media on March 23, 2021.[5][6]
Music video
The official music video was released alongside the song on March 26, 2021.[7] It stars Moneybagg Yo, Future, and the former's girlfriend, Ari Fletcher.[8]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
- Moneybagg Yo – vocals, songwriting
- Future – vocals, songwriting
- Ginuwine – songwriting
- Troy Oliver – songwriting
- Torey Montana – production, songwriting
- Ari Morris – mixing, studio personnel
- Skywalker OG – engineer, studio personnel
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 40 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 49 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 25 |
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
- ^ "Hard For The Next - Single by Moneybagg Yo & Future on Apple Music". March 26, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ Hussey, Allison (March 26, 2021). "Moneybagg Yo and Future Share Video for New Song "Hard for the Next": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ Walker, Joe (March 26, 2021). "Moneybagg Yo Thinks Future Tried To Hide Their 'Hard For The Next' Track From Him At First". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ FNR Tigg (March 26, 2021). "Moneybagg Yo Links With Future on New Track "Hard For The Next"". Complex. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ @MoneyBaggYo (March 23, 2021). "I Just Bought A Bih Ah Patek 💎🗣 #HardForDaNext 3/26 Pre-Save Now !! MoneybaggYo.lnk.to/HardForTheNextPreSave" (Tweet). Retrieved March 26, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ @MoneyBaggYo (March 23, 2021). "MoneybaggYo.lnk.to/HardForTheNextPreSave GO ‼️" (Tweet). Retrieved March 26, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Moneybagg Yo, Future - Hard For The Next (Official Music Video)". March 26, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Chicago Morning Takeover (March 26, 2021). "MoneybaggYo Drops New Video With Future Starring Ari". 107.5 WGCI. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ "Credits / Hard For The Next / Moneybagg Yo - TIDAL". Retrieved March 26, 2021 – via Tidal.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 5, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ "Moneybagg Yo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Moneybagg Yo – Hard for the Next". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
