Voice of the Heroes

"Voice of the Heroes" is a song by American rappers Lil Baby and Lil Durk, released on May 31, 2021 as the lead single and from their collaborative studio album of the same name (2021), with an accompanying music video.[1] It was produced by Touch of Trent and Haze.[2]

"Voice of the Heroes"
Single by Lil Baby and Lil Durk
from the album The Voice of the Heroes
ReleasedMay 31, 2021
Length3:29
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Touch of Trent
  • Haze
Lil Baby singles chronology
"We Win"
(2021)		 "Voice of the Heroes"
(2021)		 "Mastercard"
(2021)
Lil Durk singles chronology
"24 Hours"
(2021)		 "Voice of the Heroes"
(2021)
Music video
"Voice of the Heroes" on YouTube

Composition

In the song, Lil Baby and Lil Durk talk about their journeys to success and celebrating it, as well as their "inevitable responsibility as 'heroes' to the friends and family they rose with."[3][4] Durk reflects his life in the past year, such as missing family time and payment bonds. Baby sings about his dominance in the rap industry and hints at a "downtick of guest features on his part".[2] The chorus explains that Lil Durk is the titular "voice" and Lil Baby is the "hero". They also mention their time in prison.[5][6]

Music video

The music video was directed by Daps and filmed in Lil Baby's hometown of Oakland City, Atlanta.[7] In it, the rappers toss money off a roof and connect with different generations in the city. Lil Durk also raps in front of a police car.[2][8]

Charts
Chart performance for "Voice of the Heroes"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 43
Global 200 (Billboard)[10] 35
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 98
UK Singles (OCC)[12] 62
UK R&B (OCC)[13] 24
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 21
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 7

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[16] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Young, Alex (2021-06-01). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk to release collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes". Consequence. Retrieved 2021-06-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Brown, Preezy (2021-06-02). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk Unleash "Voice of the Heroes" Music Video And Album Tracklist". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2021-06-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Zidel, Alex (May 31, 2021). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk Show Love To The Trenches On "Voice Of The Heroes"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2021-06-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Caraan, Sophie (2021-05-31). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk Deliver "Voice Of The Heroes" Visual". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2021-06-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Sinha, Charu (2021-05-31). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk Make It Rain in 'Voice of the Heroes' Video". Vulture. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  6. Saponara, Michael (2021-05-31). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk Head To The Trenches For 'Voice Of The Heroes' Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2021-06-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Callas, Brad (May 31, 2021). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk Share New Song and Video "Voice of the Heroes"". Complex. Retrieved 2021-06-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. Zemler, Emily (2021-05-31). "Watch Lil Baby, Lil Durk Team Up For 'Voice of the Heroes'". Rolling Stone.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "Lil Baby Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  10. "Lil Baby Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  11. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  12. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  13. "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  14. "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  15. "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  16. "American single certifications – Lil Baby – Voice of the Heroes". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
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