Ain't Nobody Takin My Baby

"Ain't Nobody Takin My Baby"
Single by Russ
ReleasedDecember 23, 2016
Length3:09
LabelRuss My Way
Songwriter(s)Russell Vitale
Producer(s)Russ
Russ singles chronology
"Fallin' Too"
(2016) 		"Ain't Nobody Takin My Baby"
(2016) 		"Sideline Number"
(2017)
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‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Goddard, Kevin (December 23, 2016). "Aint Nobody Takin My Baby". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Archived copy". YouTube. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Russ Talks Kehlani Collab, Why He Decided To Sign Record Deal & Debut Album". YouTube. February 21, 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "American single certifications – Russ – Ain't Nobody Takin' My Baby". Recording Industry Association of America.
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