Best for Me

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"Best for Me"
Single by Joyner Lucas and Jelly Roll
from the album Not Now I'm Busy
ReleasedMarch 18, 2024
GenreConscious hip hop[1]
Length3:58
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Nox Beatz
  • Young Taylor
  • Charlie Chronopoulos
  • Leo Son
  • Young Lime
  • Ayoley
  • Chezka
Joyner Lucas singles chronology
"Sticks & Stones"
(2024)
"Best for Me"
(2024)
"Tantrum"
(2024)
Jelly Roll singles chronology
"Halfway to Hell"
(2024)
"Best for Me"
(2024)
"Trailer in the Sky"
(2024)
Music video
"Best for Me" on YouTube

"Best for Me" is a song by American rapper Joyner Lucas and American singer Jelly Roll, released on March 18, 2024 as the seventh single from the former's second studio album Not Now I'm Busy (2024). It was produced by Nox Beatz, Young Taylor, Charlie Chronopoulos, Leo Son, Young Lime, Ayoley and Chezka.

Composition

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Jelly Roll sings the chorus of the song,[1] in which he questions on complexities in love,[2] while Joyner Lucas raps about having a loved one who is struggling with drug addiction and abuse and his feeling about it,[1][2] from both his own and their perspectives.[1] The artists focus on the importance of offering support and compassion as well as reaching out for help.[2]

Critical reception

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Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop stated that "Jelly Roll adds some extra soul with a terrific chorus and vocal performance."[1]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Best for Me"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[3] 30
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 93
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 40
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[6] 23

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ a b c Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  3. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  4. ^ "Joyner Lucas Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "Joyner Lucas Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "Joyner Lucas Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2024.