Prospect (song)

"Prospect"
Single by Iann Dior featuring Lil Baby
from the EP I'm Gone
ReleasedMay 22, 2020
Length3:46
Label10K
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Iann Dior singles chronology
"Sick and Tired"
(2020) 		"Prospect"
(2020) 		"Mood"
(2020)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"Dealer (Remix)"
(2020) 		"Prospect"
(2020) 		"Both Sides"
(2020)

"Prospect" is a song by American rapper Iann Dior, released on May 22, 2020 as the third single from his EP I'm Gone (2020). Featuring American rapper Lil Baby, it was produced by Wheezy and KBeaZy.

Composition

The production of the song contains a chimed beat.[1]

Critical reception

Lynn S. of HotNewHipHop wrote, "both iann and Baby deliver solid verses, keeping up with one another without stealing the spotlight." Noting the shift from Dior's previous pop-punk single "Sick and Tired" to his normal style, she further stated, "This dramatic switch proves that, as per usual, iann seems to be able to pull off almost any sound, and practically any artist can hop on a track and mesh well with him."[1]

Music video

The music video was directed by Omar Jones and released on August 11, 2020. Featuring East Asian elements, it shows Iann Dior surrounded by Asian architecture, geisha models, and Chinese mountains.[2]

Charts

Chart performance for "Prospect"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[3] 27
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] 8
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 50

Certifications

Certifications for "Prospect"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[6] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[7] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b S., Lynn (May 22, 2020). "Iann Dior & Lil Baby Prove To Be A Solid Pair On "Prospect"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  2. ^ Clark, Trent (August 11, 2020). "Iann Dior & Lil Baby's 'Prospect' Video Is Really A Virtual Vacation Of Asia". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  3. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 1, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "Iann Dior Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  5. ^ "Iann Dior Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  6. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Iann Dior – Prospect". Music Canada. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  7. ^ "American single certifications – Iann Dior – Prospect". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 2, 2023.