Bachelor (song)

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"Bachelor" is a song by American record producer Turbo and American rapper Gunna, released on November 3, 2023. Produced by Turbo and Gray Toomey, it contains a sample of "Do You Ever" by James Blake.

"Bachelor"
Single by Turbo and Gunna
Released	November 3, 2023
Genre	Trap R&B
Length	4:01
Label	YSL 300
Songwriter(s)	Chandler Great Sergio Kitchens Nico Muhly James Blake
Producer(s)	Turbo Gray Toomey
Turbo singles chronology
"Quarantine Clean" (2020) "Bachelor" (2023)
Gunna singles chronology
"This Year (Blessings) (Remix)" (2023) "Bachelor" (2023) "Happiness" (2023)
Music video
"Bachelor" on YouTube

Background

Gunna first performed the song at a concert in Los Angeles in September 2023^[1] and previewed it via social media on October 23, 2023. The song was originally scheduled for release on October 27, 2023,^[2] but was delayed. On November 1, Turbo and Gunna announced the song would be released on November 3, 2023.^[1]

Composition

"Bachelor" samples a piano melody and vocals from James Blake's "Do You Ever",^[3][4][5] A trap and R&B song,^[6] it uses a drum beat and finds Gunna lusting after a certain person,^[5] with lyrics about fornication, fellatio, and his wealth.^[6]

Critical reception

Kemet High of Complex gave a positive review of the song, describing it as "elegant" and writing "Turbo's production rewraps James Blake's 'Do You Ever?' into a dreamy vista that Gunna glides over with aquatic flows. All in all, 'Bachelor' adds to the plush archive of two talented musicians that truly don't miss together. There's no reality where someone won't run this back after pressing play for the first time."^[6]

Music video

An official music video premiered on January 18, 2024. Directed by Spike Jordan, it features a cast of well-known video vixens that have appeared 2000's music videos, including K.D. Aubert, Rosa Acosta, Eboni Jackson, LaNisha Cole, Esther Baxter, Tammy Torres, Bria Myles and Sasha Lee.^[7][8][9] The clip shows Turbo playing a grand piano and Gunna surrounded by a luxurious lifestyle.^[8][9]

Charts

Chart performance for "Bachelor"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[10]	19
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[11]	21
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[12]	40

References

1. Trapp, Malcolm (November 1, 2023). "Gunna And Turbo Announce New Single "Bachelor"". Rap-Up. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
2. Hynes, Hayley (October 23, 2023). "New Music From Gunna & Turbo Coming This Friday: Listen To "Bachelor" Preview". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
3. Spencer, Tallie (November 3, 2023). "Turbo And Gunna Reunite For New Collaboration "Bachelor"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
4. Darville, Jordan (November 3, 2023). "Turbo enlists Gunna for "Bachelor"". The Fader. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
5. Kearns, Sarah (November 6, 2023). "Gunna Drops Bars on Producer Turbo's New Track "Bachelor"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
6. McKinney, Jessica; Caraballo, Ecleen Luzmila; Skelton, Eric Skelton; High, Kemet; Allan, Liam (November 3, 2023). "What's On: Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, And Kid Cudi Lead The Best New Music Releases". Complex. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
7. Singh, Karan (January 18, 2024). "Gunna & Turbo Recruit Iconic Hip Hop Video Vixens For New 'Bachelor' Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
8. Alexandria, Lavender (January 18, 2024). "Gunna And Turbo Recruit Some Classic Music Video Starlets For New "Bachelor" Visuals". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
9. Okon, Wongo (January 18, 2024). "Gunna Puts His Charm On A Group Of Classic Video Vixens In The Video For 'Bachelor' With Turbo". Uproxx. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
10. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 13, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
11. "Gunna Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
12. "Gunna Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2024.