"Sharing Locations" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill featuring fellow American rappers Lil Baby and Lil Durk. It was released on August 27, 2021, through Atlantic Records and Maybach Music Group, as the second single from Meek Mill's fifth studio album Expensive Pain. The song was produced by Nick Papz, KJ, Svdominik, and Xander. It is the second time that all artists are on the same song, following their joint collaboration, "Still Runnin", which appears on Baby and Durk's collaborative studio album, The Voice of the Heroes (2021).

"Sharing Locations"
Single by Meek Mill featuring Lil Baby and Lil Durk
from the album Expensive Pain
ReleasedAugust 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)
GenreTrap
Length2:42
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Meek Mill singles chronology
"Flamerz Flow"
(2021)
"Sharing Locations"
(2021)
"Blue Notes 2"
(2021)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"Body in Motion"
(2021)
"Sharing Locations" / "Know the Difference"
(2021)
"Find a Way"
(2021)
Lil Durk singles chronology
"Fast Lane"
(2021)
"Sharing Locations" / "Relentless"
(2021)
"Find a Way"
(2021)
Music video
"Sharing Locations" on YouTube

Background

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On January 28, 2021, Meek posted a snippet of the track on Instagram and revealed the involvement of Baby and Durk, while producer Papamitrou posted the same snippet.[1] Video cinematographer Caleb Jermale posted a short clip of the song's accompanying music video. The song was originally thought to be "Bae Shit".

Critical reception

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Writing for Vulture, Zoe Haylock stated that Meek, Baby, and Durk "trade bars back and forth like it a high-school parking lot over a Nick Papz, Xander, KJ, and Svdominik production".[2]

Music video

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A music video for the song, directed by Meek himself, was released alongside the song on August 27, 2021.[3] It sees Meek, Baby, and Durk hanging out outside of a private jet and rapping.[4]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

  • Meek Mill – lead vocals, songwriting
  • Lil Baby – featured vocals, songwriting
  • Lil Durk – featured vocals, songwriting
  • Nick Papz – production, songwriting, programming
  • KJ – production, songwriting, programming
  • Svdominik – production, songwriting, programming
  • Xander – production, programming
  • 1995 – mixing, recording
  • Damn James – mixing
  • Jess Jackson – mastering

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Sharing Locations"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 36
Global 200 (Billboard)[7] 42
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 18
South Africa (RISA)[9] 53
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 92
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 22
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 7
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[13] 15
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] 17

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Sharing Locations"
Chart (2021) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 74


Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[16] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Richards, Will (August 27, 2021). "Meek Mill, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk team up on new song 'Sharing Locations'". NME. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Haylock, Zoe (August 27, 2021). "Meek Mill, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk Are on One in 'Sharing Locations'". Vulture. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  3. ^ Bloom, Madison (August 27, 2021). "Meek Mill, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk's Video for New Song 'Sharing Locations'". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  4. ^ Elder, Sajae (August 27, 2021). "Meek Mill connects with Lil Baby and Lil Durk on "Sharing Locations"". The Fader. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "Credits / Sharing Locations / Meek Mill". Tidal. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  6. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  7. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: Week 40". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Archived from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  11. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
  12. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  13. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  14. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  15. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "American single certifications – Meek Mill – Sharing Locations". Recording Industry Association of America.