| "Ain't Nobody Takin My Baby" | ||||
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| Single by Russ | ||||
| Released | December 23, 2016 | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Russ My Way | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Russell Vitale | |||
| Producer(s) | Russ | |||
| Russ singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Ain't Nobody Takin My Baby" on YouTube | ||||
"Ain't Nobody Takin My Baby" is a single by American rapper Russ, released on December 23, 2016, through his SoundCloud page.[1] It was produced by Russ himself.
Background
In an Instagram Live session, Russ said about the song:
This song is an unhealthy relationship anthem and I said that on stage a lot. Literally what I said, "I don't care about an argument I'll still be here tomorrow." It's fucked up, it's a mess, it's a shitty relationship, or like, "I'll be damned if I lose you" type shit.[2]
Russ has stated the song is about the same woman he talks about in his songs "I Think My Girl Caught a Body" and "Goodbye".[2][3]
In an interview with KMEL in February 2017, Russ revealed the song was originally planned to feature singer Kehlani.[4]
"Ain't Nobody Takin My Baby" is Russ' first independently released single to be certified Platinum.[5]
Composition
The song uses a slow tempo and features claps in the production, over which Russ reflects on his relationship with his girlfriend and declares "nobody is taking his baby".[1] He also mentions being arrested with her.[2]
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- 1 2 Goddard, Kevin (December 23, 2016). "Aint Nobody Takin My Baby". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- 1 2 3 "Archived copy". YouTube. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Idk who posted this but I'm glad they did. This shit is BANANAS. From 2013 bout the same chick from Goodbye". Twitter. June 29, 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "Russ Talks Kehlani Collab, Why He Decided To Sign Record Deal & Debut Album". YouTube. February 21, 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ Williams, Aaron (March 6, 2019). "Russ Celebrates His First Platinum Plaque By Explaining How Artists Can 'Make Millions' With Music". Uproxx. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Russ – Ain't Nobody Takin' My Baby". Recording Industry Association of America.