"Every Chance I Get"
Single by DJ Khaled featuring Lil Baby and Lil Durk
from the album Khaled Khaled
ReleasedMay 11, 2021
GenreTrap
Length3:57
Label
Songwriter(s)
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DJ Khaled singles chronology
"Let It Go"
(2021) 		"Every Chance I Get"
(2021) 		"I Did It"
(2021)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"Ramen & OJ"
(2021) 		"Every Chance I Get"
(2021) 		"I Did It"
(2021)
Lil Durk singles chronology
"No Statements"
(2021) 		"Every Chance I Get"
(2021) 		"Quarantine in Houston"
(2021)
Music video
"Every Chance I Get" on YouTube

"Every Chance I Get" is a song by American record producer DJ Khaled featuring American rappers Lil Baby and Lil Durk. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio as the third single off the former's twelfth studio album, Khaled Khaled, on May 11, 2021. The song received mostly positive responses from critics, with some deeming it a highlight off the album. Lyrically, it sees the rappers boasting about their successes.

Background and composition

According to Khaled, Durk sent his verse back the same day Khaled sent him the track. Although Baby and Durk had been teasing a collaborative album, which would later be revealed to be titled The Voice of the Heroes and released on June 4, 2021, Khaled said that he had "Every Chance I Get" long before the duo were planning on working together.[1] The song is one of three tracks off Khaled Khaled to feature Lil Baby, along with "I Did It" and "Body in Motion". Baby also appeared on Khaled's 2019's album Father of Asahd, on the track "You Stay".[2]

A trap-infused song,[3][4] it sees the rappers delivering fast-paced flows and braggadocious lyrics, trading verses about "stunting" on their enemies,[5] street life, women, and wealth.[6] Baby performs the first and second verse as well as the chorus, while Durk does the third and final verse.[7]

Critical reception

In their album review, Rolling Stone's Jeff Ihaza named the song one of the "shining moments" on the album, praising Baby and Durk's "explosive bars", and said they "are operating at a new peak".[5] Clash's Robin Murray agreed, calling it a "real golden moment" on Khaled Khaled.[8] NME's Luke Morgan Britton singled out Lil Baby for delivering a "standout" feature, stating that it shows "why he's one of the most effortless rappers right now".[4] Stereogum's Chris DeVille ranked the song as the second-best on the album, stating: "Sometimes it's as easy as throwing two of the most reliably compelling sing-rap stars in the game over a thundering Tay Keith production".[9] Mitch Findlay of HotNewHipHop called the song a highlight off the album, writing: "Though it should no longer be expected to see a rapper bringing their A-game to a DJ Khaled project (the days of 'We Takin Over' are, alas, over), Lil Baby and Durk bring the passion that has come to be associated with their brand".[10] Complex's Eric Skelton said the song is a good preview of Baby and Durk's collaborative album: "Pulling off the best rap collaboration on the whole album, their chemistry is undeniable as Durk punctuates the end of each of Baby's verses by singing, 'Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah'".[11] Conversely, Variety's A.D Amorosi called the song turgid and said it "goes nowhere".[12]

Accolades

Awards and nominations for "Every Chance I Get"
Year Organization Award Result Ref(s)
2021 MTV Video Music Awards Song of Summer Nominated [13]

Music video

The song's official video was released on May 4, 2021, directed by Joseph Kahn.[14] Set in a fiery CGI backdrop, it features an array of expensive cars and video vixens.[7] As Lamborghinis start burning and lightning strikes, the artists turn the chaos into a party.[1][15] Mike Winslow of AllHipHop noted the video "emphasizes gritty cinematic scenes with pyrotechnics in an urban environment".[16]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Every Chance I Get"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[28] 3× Platinum 3,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various April 30, 2021
[29]
United States May 11, 2021 Rhythmic radio [30]

References

  1. ^ a b "Watch DJ Khaled's 'Every Chance I Get' Video with Lil Baby & Lil Durk". Rap-Up. May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "Lil Baby Interviews DJ Khaled to Celebrate Khaled Khaled Album". XXL. May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  3. ^ W, Courtney (May 5, 2021). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk Connect With DJ Khaled In New Video For "Every Chance I Get"". GRM Daily. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Britton, Luke Morgan (May 7, 2021). "DJ Khaled – 'Khaled Khaled' review: another one from the best schmoozer in the biz". NME. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Ihaza, Jeff (May 7, 2021). "The Post-Pandemic Comfort of DJ Khaled's 'Khaled Khaled'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  6. ^ Powell, Jon (May 5, 2021). "DJ Khaled drops flashy video for "Every Chance O Get" with Lil Baby and Lil Durk". Revolt. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Sinha, Charu (May 5, 2021). "Lil Baby and Lil Durk Join DJ Khaled in Fiery 'Every Chance I Get Music Video". Vulture. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  8. ^ Murray, Robin (April 30, 2021). "J Khaled - Khaled Khaled". Clash. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  9. ^ DeVille, Chris (May 3, 2021). "Ranking The Songs On DJ Khaled's Latest Celebrity Dogpile". Stereogum. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  10. ^ Findlay, Mitch (April 30, 2021). "DJ Khaled Taps Lil Baby & Lil Durk For "Every Chance I Get"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  11. ^ Gee, Andre; McKinney, Jessica; Skelton, Eric (May 7, 2021). "10 Things We Learned From DJ Khaled's New Album 'Khaled Khaled'". Complex. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  12. ^ Amorosi, A.D (April 30, 2021). "DJ Khaled Scores as Summer Party Host With Superstar-Studded 'Khaled Khaled': Album Review". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "Vote for the MTV VMA Group of the Year and Song of the Summer starting tomorrow". Lakes Media Network. September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  14. ^ Legaspi, Althea (May 7, 2021). "DJ Khaled, Lil Baby, Lil Durk Drop Fiery 'Every Chance I Get Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 10, 2021.[dead link]
  15. ^ Atkinson, Katie (May 4, 2021). "Lil Baby & Lil Durk Set the World on Fire in DJ Khaled's 'Every Chance I Get' Video". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  16. ^ Winslow, Mike (May 6, 2021). "DJ Khaled Debuts Two New Music Videos ft. Lil Baby, Migos, H.E.R. & Lil Durk". AllHipHop. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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  22. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  23. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  24. ^ Leight, Elias (May 10, 2021). "RS Charts: Polo G Holds Number One as Billie Eilish Debuts". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  25. ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
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  27. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  28. ^ "American single certifications – DJ Khaled – Every Chance I Get (feat. Lil Baby & Lil Durk)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  29. ^ "Khaled Khaled by DJ Khaled on Apple Music". Retrieved May 10, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  30. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
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