Bubbly (Young Thug, Drake and Travis Scott song)

"Bubbly" is a song by American rapper Young Thug, Canadian rapper Drake, and fellow American rapper Travis Scott. It was sent to US rhythmic radio through YSL Records and 300 Entertainment as the lead and only single from the former's second studio album, Punk, on November 2, 2021.^[1] The three artists wrote the song with producers Wheezy, Cardo, Dez Wright, Yung Exclusive, Johnny Juliano, and Mu Lean.

"Bubbly"
Single by Young Thug, Drake, and Travis Scott
from the album Punk
Released	November 2, 2021
Genre	Trap
Length	2:45
Label	YSL 300
Songwriter(s)	Jeffery Williams Aubrey Graham Jacques Webster II Wesley Glass Ronald LaTour, Jr. Dylan Cleary-Krell Daveon Jackson Johnny Juliano Ciaran Mullan
Producer(s)	Wheezy Cardo Dez Wright Yung Exclusive Johnny Juliano Mu Lean
Young Thug singles chronology
"Private Phones" (2021) "Bubbly" (2021) "Potion" (2022)
Drake singles chronology
"Girls Want Girls" (2021) "Bubbly" (2021) "Knife Talk" (2021)
Travis Scott singles chronology
"Durag Activity" (2021) "Bubbly" (2021) "Escape Plan" / "Mafia" (2021)
Lyric video
"Bubbly" on YouTube

Background

On October 20, 2021, American rapper Lil Baby posted a video on TikTok, in which he revealed that he was supposed to be on the song and previewed his verse, but claimed that he forgot to send it to Young Thug.^[2]

Composition and lyrics

On the song, Young Thug, Travis Scott, and Drake go in order verse-to-verse. The former starts off the song, boasting about his expensive clothing and jewelry and about women. Travis Scott then comes in, rapping about the same thing. The beat switches as Drake slows down and finishes off the song by continuing with the theme.^[3]

Critical reception

Erika Marie from HotNewHipHop felt that "this trio makes perfect sense as they are three leading moguls in the Rap industry with their own labels, clothing lines, and partnerships".^[4] Sarah Osei of Highsnobiety placed "Bubbly" at the top of her 60 Songs of the Week chart, claiming the song proves that Young Thug is a "rockstar" as he "drops delirious bars about the dark and twisted realities of fame".^[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Bubbly"

Chart (2021)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[6]	88
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7]	22
Global 200 (Billboard)[8]	25
Ireland (IRMA)[9]	64
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10]	5
Portugal (AFP)[11]	148
South Africa (RISA)[12]	19
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[13]	94
UK Singles (OCC)[14]	60
UK Indie (OCC)[15]	19
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[16]	20
US Billboard Hot 100[17]	20
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18]	7
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19]	24

References

1. "A Recap of Radio Add Recaps". Hits. November 2, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
2. Bustard, Andy (October 21, 2021). "Lil Baby Was Supposed To Be On Young Thug's 'Punk' Album - But Forgot To Send His Verse". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
3. McKinney, Jessica (October 15, 2021). "Best New Music This Week: Young Thug, Adele, Lil Durk, and More". Complex. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
4. Marie, Erika (October 15, 2021). "Young Thug, Drake, & Travis Scott Get "Bubbly" On Collab". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
5. Osei, Sarah (October 22, 2021). "Highsnobiety Soundsystem 50: Let Young Thug & PinkPantheress Blow Your Mind". Highsnobiety. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
6. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 25 October 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1651. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 25, 2021. p. 4.
7. "Young Thug Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
8. "Young Thug Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
9. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
10. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
11. "Young Thug with Drake & Travis Scott – Bubbly". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
12. "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: Week 42". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
13. "Young Thug with Drake & Travis Scott – Bubbly". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
14. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
15. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
16. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
17. "Young Thug Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
18. "Young Thug Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
19. "Young Thug Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2021.