Spin Bout U

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"Spin Bout U"
Single by Drake and 21 Savage
from the album Her Loss
ReleasedFebruary 24, 2023[1]
Recorded2022
StudioLeading by Example (Atlanta)
Genre
Length3:34
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Banbwoi
  • 40 (add.)
Drake singles chronology
"We Caa Done"
(2023) 		"Spin Bout U"
(2023) 		"Search & Rescue"
(2023)
21 Savage singles chronology
"Creepin'"
(2023) 		"Spin Bout U"
(2023) 		"06 Gucci"
(2023)
Music video
"Spin Bout U" on
YouTube

"Spin Bout U" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage from their collaborative studio album Her Loss (2022). It was sent to US rhythmic radio on February 24, 2023, as the third single from the album alongside a music video. Produced by Banbwoi and 40, it contains samples of "Give Me Your Lovin" by Oobie. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song received a nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

Content

Lyrically, the song sees Drake and 21 Savage expressing their love and care for their respective partners; Savage brings up wanting to follow his lover's "Finsta".[2] Drake reveals his opposition to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, dismissing legislators who support it as "men who never got pussy in school"[3][4] and stating he will protect his partner as a result,[4][5] while also rapping about making a woman famous through one phone call.[4]

Critical reception

The song was met with a generally positive reception. Matthew Ritchie of HipHopDX called it "the best example of the pairing's chemistry" in a review of Her Loss, also writing that "The toe the line between sensitive and corny".[2] RapReviews' Steve "Flash" Juon praised the lyrics that show Drake's stance on abortion.[4] Josh Svetz of Paste wrote, "The track lets 21 expand his range, while also putting Drake in a spot of comfort, allowing both artists to shine."[5]

Music video

The official music video was released on February 24, 2023. Directed by

cara cara oranges, and lights a cigar with a dollar bill,[9][10] while Drake enjoys fresh ocean air on the boat's deck above.[10] From binoculars, 21 spots a woman (played by Precious Lee) drowning in the ocean.[9][11] They save her with a flotation device and bring her on board, then provide her a meal.[8][9] As night falls, Drake spends time with the woman and treats her to a glass of champagne. Meanwhile, a group of women approach and enter the yacht from their boat and destroy a surveillance camera.[9][12] The woman seduces Drake,[6] tricking him into going for a kiss before blowing a white, powdered substance into his face, drugging him.[9][12] The beat of the song slowly warps as Drake hallucinates and loses consciousness.[9][13] Upon waking up, Drake and 21 Savage find themselves tied up and handcuffed,[9][12] and it is revealed the woman they rescued is in league with the invaders.[14] The rappers are held hostage as the crew of women ransack and vandalize the yacht,[6][8][12] robbing their jewelry, guns, money and marijuana,[9][13][15] smashing photos hanging on the wall,[9] shooting up and eventually burning the ship.[7][15] One of the pirates spray paints "His Loss" over the "Her Loss" logo of the yacht and a few of them push a helicopter overboard.[9][15] With a gun to his head, Drake opens a safe and hands over his "Previous Engagements" chain, while Savage gets a heart tattoo over the dagger tattoo on his forehead.[15] As the yacht is engulfed in flames, the women execute Drake, who falls into the sea, and shoot at Savage as he jumps off the ship in an attempt to escape.[7][9][15] After that, the pirates drive away in their boat with the stolen luxuries from the yacht as it explodes.[6][9]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Spin Bout U"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[36] Platinum 70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[37] 2× Platinum 160,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[38] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Awards and nominations

Award and nominations for "Spin Bout U"
Year Ceremony Award Result Ref.
2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Best Hip Hop Video Nominated [39]
Grammy Awards Best Melodic Rap Performance Nominated [40]

References

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  6. ^ a b c d Mier, Tomás (February 24, 2023). "Drake and 21 Savage's Yacht Gets Robbed by a Crew of Seductive Villains in 'Spin Bout U' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Nevares, Gabriel Bras (February 24, 2023). "Drake & 21 Savage Drop Music Video For "Spin Bout U" Off "Her Loss"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  8. ^ a b c Grant, Shawn (February 27, 2023). "Drake and 21 Savage's Yacht Attacked by Baddie Pirates in "Spin Bout U" Video". The Source. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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  10. ^ a b Cowen, Trace William (February 24, 2023). "Watch Drake and 21 Savage Get Robbed in Explosive Video for 'Her Loss' Track "Spin Bout U"". Complex. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  11. ^ McKinney, Jessica (February 28, 2023). "Who Is Precious Lee? 6 Facts About the Star of Drake & 21 Savage's "Spin Bout U" Video". Complex. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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  40. ^ Enos, Morgan (November 10, 2023). "2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Full Nominees List". www.grammy.com. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
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