Lil Bit

For the 50 Cent song, see Just a Lil Bit. For other uses, see Lil Bit (disambiguation).
"Lil Bit"
Single by Nelly and Florida Georgia Line
from the album Heartland and Life Rolls On (digital-exclusive deluxe edition)
ReleasedOctober 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)
Genre
Length3:15
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jordan Schmidt
Nelly singles chronology
"Good Times Roll"
(2020) 		"Lil Bit"
(2020) 		"High Horse"
(2021)
Florida Georgia Line singles chronology
"Drinkin' Beer. Talkin' God. Amen."
(2020) 		"Lil Bit"
(2020) 		"Thank You Lord"
(2021)
Music video
"Lil Bit" on YouTube

"Lil Bit" is a song recorded by American hip hop artist Nelly with country duo Florida Georgia Line. It marks the third collaboration between the artists after the remix of the duo's hit single "Cruise" in 2013,[1] and the song "Walk Away" from Nelly's album M.O. in the same year.[2] It is the lead single from Nelly's country-influenced eighth studio album Heartland.[3][4] Florida Georgia Line released an "FGL Remix" of the track on the digital-exclusive deluxe edition of their fifth studio album Life Rolls On.[5]

Background

"Lil Bit", a hip hop and country rap beat, was co-written by Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line and Nelly along with country artist Blake Redferrin and producer Jordan Schmidt,[6] during a three-week visit to Nashville by Nelly.[7] He stated the track "merges [his] hip-hop style with [Florida Georgia Line's] country style once again" and he hoped attract fans of both genres to the song.[5] Nelly described his relationship with Florida Georgia Line as "super tight", calling them "family" and said that working with them again was a "no brainer".[8]

Critical reception

Angela Stefano of Taste of Country said the song had a "dance-ready beat" that fits "comfortably within Nelly's catalog".[4] Dylan Bestler of NY Country Swag noted that the track has a "unique sound" that "leans more heavily into rap than country", adding that while it seemed unlikely the song would receive airtime on country radio, it "could be a fun song" in Florida Georgia Line live shows.[9] Chris Parton of Sounds Like Nashville said the track had "classic-rap flow" which is "mixed with self-assured singing", noting the influence of country music in the chorus.[10]

Live performances

Nelly and Tyler Hubbard performed "Lil Bit" on Good Morning America in November 2020.[11] They also performed the song on the nineteenth season finale of NBC's The Voice.[12][13] Hubbard's bandmate Brian Kelley was unable to join them due to COVID-19 preventive measures after moving into his new home.[11]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Lil Bit"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[25] 4× Platinum 320,000‡
United States (RIAA)[26] 4× Platinum 4,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Cruise by Florida Georgia Line". Song Facts.
  2. ^ "Walk Away by Nelly feat. Florida Georgia Line". Retrieved 25 February 2021 – via Spotify.
  3. ^ VanHoose, Benjamin (October 23, 2020). "Nelly Calls Himself the 'Black Tom Brady' on New Song with Florida Georgia Line". People.
  4. ^ a b Stefano, Angela (October 23, 2020). "Nelly Brings Florida Georgia Line Back for New Song 'Lil Bit' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Florida Georgia Line Drops Twangy, Country Remix Of "Lil Bit" Featuring Nelly". Music Mayhem Magazine. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  6. ^ "Lil Bit - Florida Georgia Line, Nelly". AllMusic. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  7. ^ "Nelly Pairs Up With Florida Georgia Line For 'Lil Bit': Stream It Now". Billboard. October 23, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  8. ^ "Florida Georgia Line, Nelly have a "Lil Bit" more duet fun with new country and hip-hop crossover". 98.9 The Bull. 23 October 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  9. ^ Bestler, Dylan (October 29, 2020). "Florida Georgia Line and Nelly Reunite for New Song "Lil Bit"". NY Country Swag.
  10. ^ "Florida Georgia Line and Nelly Reunite for Country Rapping 'Lil Bit'". Sounds Like Nashville. October 23, 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Nelly And Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard Perform "Lil Bit" On 'Good Morning America' — WATCH". Music Mayhem Magazine. November 24, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  12. ^ Whitaker, Sterling (December 15, 2020). "Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard Joins Nelly for 'Lil Bit' on 'The Voice' Finale". Taste of Country. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  13. ^ Black, Lauren Jo (December 15, 2020). "Nelly Teams With Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard For 'Lil Bit' Collab On 'The Voice' Finale". Country Now. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  14. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  15. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  16. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  17. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  18. ^ "Florida Georgia Line Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  19. ^ "Nelly Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  20. ^ "Nelly Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  21. ^ "Nelly Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  22. ^ "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  23. ^ "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  24. ^ "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  25. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Nelly – Lil Bit". Music Canada. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  26. ^ "American single certifications – Nelly – Lil Bit". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 29, 2024.