Ain't Gonna Answer
"Ain't Gonna Answer" is a song by American rappers NLE Choppa and Lil Wayne, released on March 23, 2023 as the seventh single from the former's second studio album Cottonwood 2 (2023). Produced by Ben Billions, it contains a sample of "Stuntin' Like My Daddy" by Birdman and Lil Wayne.
"Ain't Gonna Answer" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | ||||
Single by NLE Choppa and Lil Wayne | ||||
from the album Cottonwood 2 | ||||
Released | March 23, 2023 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:07 | |||
Label |
| |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Ben Billions | |||
NLE Choppa singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Lil Wayne singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Music video | ||||
"Ain't Gonna Answer" on YouTube |
Background
On February 15, 2023, NLE Choppa posted on Instagram the behind-the-scenes of the music video shoot of "Ain't Gonna Answer", as well as a clip of him giving Lil Wayne a bouquet of flowers and a thank you note as a Valentine's Day gift.[1][2] Choppa announced the song was set for release on February 24, 2023, but that he would release it on February 17 if the post garnered one million likes.[2] However, the song was released a month after the initial release date.
Composition and lyrics
Over a bounce-inspired beat,[3][4] the song finds the rappers delivering rapid-fire rhymes.[4] In the chorus, NLE Choppa interpolates the refrain of "What we doing? Makin' money / What they doing? Hatin' on us" from the hook of "Stuntin' Like My Daddy": "Don't be worried 'bout what we be doin' / What we doin'? Makin' money / What they doin'? Hatin' on us".[3][5][6] Then in the post-chorus, he raps in the flow of "Back That Azz Up" by Juvenile[3] and acknowledges Lil Wayne's deep cut "Private Dancer"[6] ("Big booty bitch, made her back her ass up / Shots out the switch made him bag this man up / Say that she yo bitch, she my private dancer / You can call her phone, but she ain't gon' answer".[3] In addition, Choppa details his influence from Wayne: "From the city of Memphis, we known for mackin' and pimpin' / But I'm a hot boy, I can't lie, I got some Weezy up in me".[4][7]
Music video
The music video was released alongside the single. Brad Callas and Zach Dionne of Complex commented it has "arguably, some 'Fireman' video vibes from the Carter II era."[6] Directed by Zaeim, it sees NLE Choppa and Lil Wayne rapping while surrounded by twerking women and features a Hollygrove sign.[3][6] Toward the end of the video, an aspiring rapper gets out of a car to rap for Choppa.[3]
Charts
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
---|---|
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[8] | 10 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 33 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[10] | 5 |
References
- A., Aron (February 15, 2023). "NLE Choppa Literally Gives Lil Wayne His Flowers". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- Mendez, Marisa (February 15, 2023). "NLE Choppa Gives 'The G.O.A.T.' Lil Wayne His Flowers — Literally". HipHopDX. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- Gonzalez, Alex (March 23, 2023). "NLE Choppa Manifests A Lifelong Dream With Lil Wayne In Their Video For 'Ain't Gonna Answer'". Uproxx. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- "NLE Choppa And Lil Wayne Join Forces On 'Ain't Gonna Answer'". Rap-Up. March 23, 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- Cho, Regina (March 23, 2023). "NLE Choppa taps Lil Wayne for new "Ain't Gonna Answer" single". Revolt. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- Callas, Brad; Dionne, Zach (March 23, 2023). "NLE Choppa Taps Lil Wayne for New Single and Video "Ain't Gonna Answer," Packed With Vintage Cash Money References". Complex. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- A., Aron (March 24, 2023). "NLE Choppa & Lil Wayne's Collaboration "Ain't Gonna Answer" Finally Arrives". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
- "NLE Choppa Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- "NLE Choppa Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- "NLE Choppa Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2023.