Ramen & OJ

"Ramen & OJ"
Single by Joyner Lucas and Lil Baby
ReleasedApril 30, 2021
Length3:38
LabelTwenty Nine
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Tom French
  • Glazer
Joyner Lucas singles chronology
"Snitch"
(2020) 		"Ramen & OJ"
(2021) 		"Dreams Unfold"
(2021)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"Real as It Gets"
(2021) 		"Ramen & OJ"
(2021) 		"Every Chance I Get"
(2021)
Music video
"Ramen & OJ" on YouTube

"Ramen & OJ" is a song written and performed by American rappers Joyner Lucas and Lil Baby, released on April 30, 2021, through Twenty Nine Music Group. It was produced by Tom French and Glazer, and it was mixed and mastered by Narek Ambar.[1]

Background

In an interview with Billboard, Lucas said that he became interested in collaborating with Lil Baby after hearing his song "Drip Too Hard".[2] "Ramen & OJ" was created via music-making app Tully, which Lucas co-founded with manager and technology entrepreneur Dhruv Joshi, who stated, "Joyner's creativity and collaboration with Lil Baby on 'Ramen & OJ' was amazing to watch because he was free to concentrate on what matters most. And I was right there with him because we built Tully to empower us to be able to succeed on our own terms."[3]

Lucas announced the song on April 22, 2021, and released it 8 days later.[4]

Composition and lyrics

The song finds the rappers "harmonizing" about struggles of the past, newfound successes and future goals.[5][6] Lucas raps about being determined to make money at all costs,[5] and his old life in the chorus: "I can never go back to the old days, no way / Back to walkin' to work on a cold day / Back to thinkin' my ex was my soulmate / Back to tellin' myself, "We'll be okay", we'll be okay / Was survivin' off ramen and OJ / Shorty payin' the bills, I had no say". Baby's verse also deals with his own past life.[1]

Music video

A music video for the song was released. It features scenes of the rappers moving "from the house on the hill back to the trap", as well as troubles with the law and relationships, and groupies following them.[7]

Charts

Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 56
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 84
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 11
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 67
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 30

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b Mench, Chris (May 7, 2021). "Joyner Lucas & Lil Baby Join Forces On "Ramen & OJ"". Genius.
  2. ^ Lamarre, Carl (May 13, 2021). "Joyner Lucas Wants to Be a Legend on His Own Terms". Billboard.
  3. ^ Kyles, Yohance (2021-04-30). "Joyner Lucas & Lil Baby Team Up For "Ramen & OJ" Music Video". AllHipHop.
  4. ^ Robinson, Joshua (April 22, 2021). "Joyner Lucas Announces New Single "Ramen & OJ" With Lil Baby". HotNewHipHop.
  5. ^ a b Powell, Jon (April 30, 2021). "Joyner Lucas recruits Lil Baby for "Ramen & OJ"". www.revolt.tv.
  6. ^ "Joyner Lucas Drops 'Ramen & OJ' with Lil Baby". Rap-Up. April 29, 2021.
  7. ^ Marie, Erika (April 30, 2021). "Joyner Lucas Calls On Lil Baby For "Ramen & OJ"". HotNewHipHop.
  8. ^ "Joyner Lucas Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  9. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 10, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  11. ^ "Joyner Lucas Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  12. ^ "Joyner Lucas Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  13. ^ "American single certifications – Joyner Lucas – Your Heart". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 11, 2022.