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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = No Child Left Behind
| name = No Child Left Behind
| type = song
| type = song
| artist = [[Kanye West]]
| artist = [[Kanye West]] featuring [[Vory]]
| album = [[Donda]]
| album = [[Donda]]
| released = {{start date|2021|08|29}}
| released = {{start date|2021|08|29}}
| recorded =
| recorded = May – August 2021
| studio =
| studio =
| genre = <!--Please do not add genres without a reliable source-->
| genre = <!--Please do not add genres without a reliable source-->
| length = 2:58
| length = 2:58
| label =
| label = * [[GOOD Music|GOOD]]
* [[GOOD Music|GOOD]]
* [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
* [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]
| writer =
| writer = *Kanye West
*Kanye West
*[[Vory|Tavoris Hollins]]
*[[Vory|Tavoris Hollins]]
*Jahmal Gwin
*Jahmal Gwin
*[[Gesaffelstein|Mike Lévy]]
*[[Gesaffelstein|Mike Lévy]]
*Jahshua Brown
*Jahshua Brown
*Douglas Brown
⚫
| producer =
*Frankie Smith
*Kanye West
⚫
| producer = *Kanye West
*BoogzDaBeast
*BoogzDaBeast
*Cashmere Brown
*Cashmere Brown
*[[Gesaffelstein]]
*[[Gesaffelstein]]
}}
}}
'''"No Child Left Behind"''' is a song by American rapper [[Kanye West]] from his tenth studio album, ''[[Donda]]'' (2021). The song includes vocals from fellow rapper [[Vory]]. It was performed by the [[Sunday Service Choir]] on Halloween 2021, with additional contributions from [[Justin Bieber]]. In July 2021, the song was used in a [[Beats Electronics|Beats by Dre]] commercial during Game 6 of the [[2021 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]], which stars [[Sha'Carri Richardson]].
'''"No Child Left Behind"''' is a song by American rapper [[Kanye West]] from his tenth studio album, ''[[Donda]]'' (2021). The song includes vocals from fellow American rapper [[Vory]]. It was performed by the [[Sunday Service Choir]] on Halloween 2021, with additional contributions from [[Justin Bieber]]. In July 2021, the song was used in a [[Beats Electronics|Beats by Dre]] commercial during Game 6 of the [[2021 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]], which stars [[Sha'Carri Richardson]].


==Background==
==Background==
During the album's first public listening event at [[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]] in Atlanta on July 22, 2021, "No Child Left Behind" was previewed by West, with vocals from [[Vory]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Brooks|first=Clarissa|title=Inside Kanye West's emotional Donda listening party in Atlanta|work=[[Dazed]]|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/53633/1/inside-kanye-wests-emotional-donda-listening-party-in-atlanta|date=July 23, 2021|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> but was previously previewed as a one-minute snippet in a [[Beats by Dre]] commercial featuring Sha’Carri Richardson, prior to the listening party.<ref>{{cite web|last=Waite|first=Thom|date=21 July 2021|work=[[Dazed]]|title=Kanye West teases new song ‘No Child Left Behind’ ahead of Donda release|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/53606/1/kanye-west-teases-new-song-no-child-left-behind-ahead-of-donda-album-release|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722015127/https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/53606/1/kanye-west-teases-new-song-no-child-left-behind-ahead-of-donda-album-release|archive-date=22 July 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|work=Complex|date=21 July 2021|title=Kanye West Debuts New Song “No Child Left Behind” in Beats Commercial, Announces "DONDA" Release Date|url=https://www.complex.com/music/kanye-west-debuts-no-child-left-behind-song-donda-release-date/|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116204139/https://www.complex.com/music/kanye-west-debuts-no-child-left-behind-song-donda-release-date/|archive-date=16 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=D'Souza|first=Shaad|date=20 July 2021|work=The Fader|title=Kanye West shares snippet of new song, confirms Donda is out Friday|url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/07/20/kanye-west-shares-new-song-confirms-donda-out-friday|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829174959/https://www.thefader.com/2021/07/20/kanye-west-shares-new-song-confirms-donda-out-friday|archive-date=29 August 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> The ad would air at the [[NBA Finals]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Legaspi|first=Althea|date=20 July 2021|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|title=Kanye West Announces ‘Donda’ LP Release Date in Ad Aired During NBA Finals Game 6|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-donda-beats-by-dre-nba-finals-1199966/|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016181015/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-donda-beats-by-dre-nba-finals-1199966/|archive-date=16 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Shortly after the commercial aired, French producer [[Gesaffelstein]] stated that he had produced the song.<ref>{{cite web|last=Spilsbury|first=Jack|work=We Rave You|date=22 July 2021|title=Gesaffelstein unveils he is producer on Kanye West’s new album track ‘No Child Left Behind’|url=https://weraveyou.com/2021/07/gesaffelstein-unveils-he-is-producer-on-kanye-wests-new-album-track-no-child-left-behind/|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016181921/https://weraveyou.com/2021/07/gesaffelstein-unveils-he-is-producer-on-kanye-wests-new-album-track-no-child-left-behind/|archive-date=16 October 2021}}</ref> Speaking to ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' about working with West, Vory mentioned the faith the rapper has put in him musically, explaining that they are understanding of one another while saying their "vibe is crazy".<ref name="xxl"/> Vory detailed that even West's childhood friends recognize the vibe, saying of them collaborating, "You would think y'all have known each other for years."<ref name="xxl"/> The rapper recalled that West originally set out to create an entirely different song titled "Never Abandon Your Child", until he told him to use a different saying of the same meaning, specifying that a quote would be preferable. Vory also stated that West advised him to gain a proper fanbase by putting careful thought into creating a discography, rather than gathering popularity via gimmicks or internet skills.<ref name="xxl">{{cite web|last=Rindner|first=Grant|title=Vory Interview - Working on Kanye West's Donda, New Album & More|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/vory-interview/|date=November 9, 2021|access-date=November 17, 2021}}</ref>
During ''[[Donda]]''{{'}}s first public listening event at [[Mercedes-Benz Stadium]] in Atlanta on July 22, 2021, "No Child Left Behind" was previewed by West, with vocals from [[Vory]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Brooks|first=Clarissa|title=Inside Kanye West's emotional Donda listening party in Atlanta|work=[[Dazed]]|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/53633/1/inside-kanye-wests-emotional-donda-listening-party-in-atlanta|date=July 23, 2021|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> but was previously previewed as a one-minute snippet in a [[Beats by Dre]] commercial featuring [[Sha'Carri Richardson]], prior to the listening party.<ref name="dazed">{{cite web|last=Waite|first=Thom|date=21 July 2021|work=[[Dazed]]|title=Kanye West teases new song 'No Child Left Behind' ahead of Donda release|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/53606/1/kanye-west-teases-new-song-no-child-left-behind-ahead-of-donda-album-release|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722015127/https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/53606/1/kanye-west-teases-new-song-no-child-left-behind-ahead-of-donda-album-release|archive-date=22 July 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|work=Complex|date=21 July 2021|title=Kanye West Debuts New Song "No Child Left Behind" in Beats Commercial, Announces "DONDA" Release Date|url=https://www.complex.com/music/kanye-west-debuts-no-child-left-behind-song-donda-release-date/|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116204139/https://www.complex.com/music/kanye-west-debuts-no-child-left-behind-song-donda-release-date/|archive-date=16 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=D'Souza|first=Shaad|date=20 July 2021|work=The Fader|title=Kanye West shares snippet of new song, confirms Donda is out Friday|url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/07/20/kanye-west-shares-new-song-confirms-donda-out-friday|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829174959/https://www.thefader.com/2021/07/20/kanye-west-shares-new-song-confirms-donda-out-friday|archive-date=29 August 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In the commercial, West suggested that the album would be released on July 23,<ref>{{cite web|last=Woods|first=Aliea|date=20 July 2021|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|title=Kanye West Confirms New Album Donda, Previews New Song "No Child Left Behind" – Listen|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/kanye-west-confirms-donda-previews-new-song/|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104055544/https://www.xxlmag.com/kanye-west-confirms-donda-previews-new-song/|archive-date=4 November 2021}}</ref> and the ad would also air at the [[NBA Finals]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Legaspi|first=Althea|date=20 July 2021|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|title=Kanye West Announces 'Donda' LP Release Date in Ad Aired During NBA Finals Game 6|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-donda-beats-by-dre-nba-finals-1199966/|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016181015/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-donda-beats-by-dre-nba-finals-1199966/|archive-date=16 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Shortly after the commercial aired, French producer [[Gesaffelstein]] stated that he had produced the song.<ref>{{cite web|last=Spilsbury|first=Jack|work=We Rave You|date=22 July 2021|title=Gesaffelstein unveils he is producer on Kanye West's new album track 'No Child Left Behind'|url=https://weraveyou.com/2021/07/gesaffelstein-unveils-he-is-producer-on-kanye-wests-new-album-track-no-child-left-behind/|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016181921/https://weraveyou.com/2021/07/gesaffelstein-unveils-he-is-producer-on-kanye-wests-new-album-track-no-child-left-behind/|archive-date=16 October 2021}}</ref> Speaking to ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' about working with West, Vory mentioned the faith the rapper has put in him musically, explaining that they are understanding of one another while saying their "vibe is crazy". Vory detailed that even West's childhood friends recognize the vibe, saying of them collaborating, "You would think y'all have known each other for years." The rapper recalled that West originally set out to create an entirely different song titled "Never Abandon Your Child", until he told him to use a different saying of the same meaning, specifying that a quote would be preferable. Vory also stated that West advised him to gain a proper fanbase by putting careful thought into creating a discography, rather than gathering popularity via gimmicks or internet skills.<ref name="xxl">{{cite web|last=Rindner|first=Grant|title=Vory Interview – Working on Kanye West's Donda, New Album & More|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/vory-interview/|date=November 9, 2021|access-date=November 17, 2021}}</ref>


==Release and promotion==
==Release and promotion==
On August 29, 2021, "No Child Left Behind" was included as the 23rd track on West's 10th studio album ''Donda'', while it stands as the last track before the second versions of songs.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Fred|title=''Donda'' – Kanye West|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/donda-mw0003560076|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref><ref name="slate-take">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Carl|author-link=Carl Wilson (writer)|title=Congrats, Kanye West: You've Achieved Peak Jackass-dom|work=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]|url=https://slate.com/culture/2021/08/kanye-west-donda-review-album.html|date=August 30, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021|archive-date=August 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831015446/https://slate.com/culture/2021/08/kanye-west-donda-review-album.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A collaboration with West and athlete [[Sha'Carri Richardson]] for Game 6 of the [[2021 NBA Finals]] was teased via [[Beats Electronics|Beats by Dre]]'s [[Twitter]] account on July 20, 2021, with the account mentioning the game number alongside tagging West and Richardson.<ref>{{cite web|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|title=Kanye Debuts New Song 'No Child Left Behind' in Beats Commercial, Announces 'Donda' Release Date|url=https://www.complex.com/music/kanye-west-debuts-no-child-left-behind-song-donda-release-date/beats-kanye-new-track|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=July 21, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref> That same day, a Beats by Dre commercial that stars Richardson and was edited by West premiered during Game Six of the finals, scored by a one-minute excerpt of "No Child Left Behind", marking one of the first snippets from the album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Atkinson|first=Katie|title=Kanye West 'Donda' Song Preview & Release Date in Sha'Carri Richardson Ad|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9604140/kanye-west-donda-album-release-date-no-child-left-behind-preview-shacarri-richardson-beats-by-dre-ad|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 20, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Waite|first=Thom|title=Kanye West teases new song 'No Child Left Behind' ahead of Donda release|url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/53606/1/kanye-west-teases-new-song-no-child-left-behind-ahead-of-donda-album-release|work=[[Dazed]]|date=July 21, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref><ref name="capital">{{Cite web|title=Kanye West 'No Child Left Behind' lyrics meaning explained|url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/kanye-west/news/no-child-left-behind-lyrics-meaning-breakdown-explained-beats-advert/|date=July 22, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021|publisher=[[Capital Xtra]]|archive-date=October 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024132348/https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/kanye-west/news/no-child-left-behind-lyrics-meaning-breakdown-explained-beats-advert/|url-status=live}}</ref> For the conclusion of the second ''Donda'' listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 5, 2021, the song was played as West rose to the ceiling by harness, in a manner that was described by ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' as resembling an ascent to heaven.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-donda-album-1202235/|title=Kanye West's 'Donda': Everything We Know About New Album|website=[[Rolling Stone]]|last=Ihaza|first=Jeff|date=August 6, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021|archive-date=September 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903153923/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-donda-album-1202235/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Bolden|first=Janee|title=Kanye West Soars Toward the Heavens – Literally – During Second 'Donda' Album-Listening Event|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|url=https://variety.com/2021/music/awards/kanye-west-soars-second-donda-listening-event-1235036351/|date=August 6, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021|archive-date=August 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818182207/https://variety.com/2021/music/awards/kanye-west-soars-second-donda-listening-event-1235036351/|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 31, 2021, West's group the [[Sunday Service Choir]] performed a [[Gospel music|gospel]] rendition of the song as the opener for their Halloween concert at an undisclosed rooftop location.<ref>{{cite news|last=Saponara|first=Michael|title=Kanye West Performs Halloween Sunday Service|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9653629/kanye-west-justin-bieber-roddy-ricch-sunday-service/|work=Billboard|date=October 31, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref> During the performance, Canadian singer [[Justin Bieber]] contributed harmonies.<ref>{{cite web|last=Blanchet|first=Brenton|title=Watch Kanye West Perform at Sunday Service with Justin Bieber, Roddy Ricch, and More|url=https://www.complex.com/music/sunday-service-kanye-west-roddy-ricch-justin-bieber|work=Complex|date=October 31, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref>
On August 29, 2021, "No Child Left Behind" was included as the 23rd track on West's 10th studio album ''Donda'', while it stands as the last track before the second versions of songs.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Fred|title=''Donda'' – Kanye West|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/donda-mw0003560076|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref><ref name="slate-take">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Carl|author-link=Carl Wilson (writer)|title=Congrats, Kanye West: You've Achieved Peak Jackass-dom|work=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]|url=https://slate.com/culture/2021/08/kanye-west-donda-review-album.html|date=August 30, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021|archive-date=August 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831015446/https://slate.com/culture/2021/08/kanye-west-donda-review-album.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A collaboration with West and athlete Sha'Carri Richardson for Game 6 of the [[2021 NBA Finals]] was teased via Beats by Dre's [[Twitter]] account on July 20, 2021, with the account mentioning the game number alongside tagging West and Richardson.<ref>{{cite web|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|title=Kanye Debuts New Song 'No Child Left Behind' in Beats Commercial, Announces 'Donda' Release Date|url=https://www.complex.com/music/kanye-west-debuts-no-child-left-behind-song-donda-release-date/beats-kanye-new-track|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=July 21, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref> That same day, a Beats by Dre commercial that stars Richardson and was edited by West premiered during Game Six of the finals, scored by a one-minute excerpt of "No Child Left Behind", marking one of the first snippets from the album.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Atkinson|first=Katie|title=Kanye West 'Donda' Song Preview & Release Date in Sha'Carri Richardson Ad|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9604140/kanye-west-donda-album-release-date-no-child-left-behind-preview-shacarri-richardson-beats-by-dre-ad|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 20, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref><ref name="dazed" /><ref name="capital">{{Cite web|title=Kanye West 'No Child Left Behind' lyrics meaning explained|url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/kanye-west/news/no-child-left-behind-lyrics-meaning-breakdown-explained-beats-advert/|date=July 22, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021|publisher=[[Capital Xtra]]|archive-date=October 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024132348/https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/kanye-west/news/no-child-left-behind-lyrics-meaning-breakdown-explained-beats-advert/|url-status=live}}</ref> For the conclusion of the second ''Donda'' listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 5, 2021, the song was played as West rose to the ceiling by harness,<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Ryan|date=6 August 2021|work=[[Newsweek]]|title=Kanye West Levitates Out of Stadium During 'Donda' Livestream in Incredible Video|url=https://www.newsweek.com/kanye-west-levitates-stadium-donda-performance-livestream-incredible-video-1616805|access-date=5 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130074125/https://www.newsweek.com/kanye-west-levitates-stadium-donda-performance-livestream-incredible-video-1616805|archive-date=30 November 2021}}</ref> in a manner that was described by ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' as resembling an ascent to heaven.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-donda-album-1202235/|title=Kanye West's 'Donda': Everything We Know About New Album|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|last=Ihaza|first=Jeff|date=August 6, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021|archive-date=September 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903153923/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-donda-album-1202235/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Bolden|first=Janee|title=Kanye West Soars Toward the Heavens – Literally – During Second 'Donda' Album-Listening Event|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|url=https://variety.com/2021/music/awards/kanye-west-soars-second-donda-listening-event-1235036351/|date=August 6, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021|archive-date=August 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210818182207/https://variety.com/2021/music/awards/kanye-west-soars-second-donda-listening-event-1235036351/|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 31, 2021, West's group the [[Sunday Service Choir]] performed a [[Gospel music|gospel]] rendition of the song as the opener for their Halloween concert at an undisclosed rooftop location.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Saponara|first=Michael|title=Kanye West Performs Halloween Sunday Service|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9653629/kanye-west-justin-bieber-roddy-ricch-sunday-service/|magazine=Billboard|date=October 31, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref> During the performance, Canadian singer [[Justin Bieber]] contributed harmonies.<ref>{{cite web|last=Blanchet|first=Brenton|title=Watch Kanye West Perform at Sunday Service with Justin Bieber, Roddy Ricch, and More|url=https://www.complex.com/music/sunday-service-kanye-west-roddy-ricch-justin-bieber|work=Complex|date=October 31, 2021|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref>


==Charts==
==Charts==
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===Weekly charts===
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! scope="row" | Iceland ([[Music of Iceland|Plötutíðindi]])<ref name="tonlist">{{cite web|url=https://plotutidindi.is/lagalistinn/|title=Tónlistinn – Lög - Vika 35 – 2021|publisher=[[Music of Iceland|Plötutíðindi]]|access-date=November 16, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/SkwfL|archive-date=September 6, 2021}}</ref>
! scope="row" | Iceland ([[Music of Iceland|Plötutíðindi]])<ref name="tonlist">{{cite web|url=https://plotutidindi.is/lagalistinn/|title=Tónlistinn – Lög – Vika 35 – 2021|publisher=[[Music of Iceland|Plötutíðindi]]|access-date=November 16, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210906055335/http://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/|archive-date=September 6, 2021}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| Norway ([[VG-lista]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vglista.no/topplister/topp-20-single-2021-35/|title=VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2021-35|publisher=[[VG-lista]]|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Norway ([[VG-lista]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vglista.no/topplister/topp-20-single-2021-35/|title=VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2021–35|publisher=[[VG-lista]]|access-date=November 16, 2021}}</ref>
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{{single chart|Portugal|63|artist=Kanye West|song=No Child Left Behind|rowheader=true|access-date=November 16, 2021}}
{{single chart|Portugal|63|artist=Kanye West|song=No Child Left Behind|rowheader=true|access-date=November 16, 2021}}
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! scope="row"| South Africa ([[Recording Industry of South Africa|RISA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/|title=Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: 27/08/2021 to 02/09/2021|publisher=[[Recording Industry of South Africa]]|access-date=November 16, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909213625/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/|archive-date=September 9, 2021}}</ref>
! scope="row"| South Africa ([[The Official South African Charts|TOSAC]])<ref name="RISA">{{cite web|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/|title=Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: 27/08/2021 to 02/09/2021|publisher=[[The Official South African Charts]]|access-date=June 1, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210909213625/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/|archive-date=September 9, 2021}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| US [[Billboard charts|Gospel Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="gospel">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/kanye-west/chart-history/gsi/|title=Kanye West Chart History (Hot Gospel Songs)|website=Billboard|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>
! scope="row"| US [[Billboard charts|Gospel Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="gospel">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/kanye-west/chart-history/gsi/|title=Kanye West Chart History (Hot Gospel Songs)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>
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===Year-end charts===
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! scope="row"| US Christian Songs (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Hot Christian Songs – Year-End 2021|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/hot-christian-songs|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 20, 2021}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:24, 8 June 2024

"No Child Left Behind"
Song by Kanye West featuring Vory
from the album Donda
ReleasedAugust 29, 2021 (2021-08-29)
RecordedMay – August 2021
Length2:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"No Child Left Behind" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his tenth studio album, Donda (2021). The song includes vocals from fellow American rapper Vory. It was performed by the Sunday Service Choir on Halloween 2021, with additional contributions from Justin Bieber. In July 2021, the song was used in a Beats by Dre commercial during Game 6 of the NBA Finals, which stars Sha'Carri Richardson.

Background

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During Donda's first public listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 22, 2021, "No Child Left Behind" was previewed by West, with vocals from Vory,[1] but was previously previewed as a one-minute snippet in a Beats by Dre commercial featuring Sha'Carri Richardson, prior to the listening party.[2][3][4] In the commercial, West suggested that the album would be released on July 23,[5] and the ad would also air at the NBA Finals.[6] Shortly after the commercial aired, French producer Gesaffelstein stated that he had produced the song.[7] Speaking to XXL about working with West, Vory mentioned the faith the rapper has put in him musically, explaining that they are understanding of one another while saying their "vibe is crazy". Vory detailed that even West's childhood friends recognize the vibe, saying of them collaborating, "You would think y'all have known each other for years." The rapper recalled that West originally set out to create an entirely different song titled "Never Abandon Your Child", until he told him to use a different saying of the same meaning, specifying that a quote would be preferable. Vory also stated that West advised him to gain a proper fanbase by putting careful thought into creating a discography, rather than gathering popularity via gimmicks or internet skills.[8]

Release and promotion

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On August 29, 2021, "No Child Left Behind" was included as the 23rd track on West's 10th studio album Donda, while it stands as the last track before the second versions of songs.[9][10] A collaboration with West and athlete Sha'Carri Richardson for Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals was teased via Beats by Dre's Twitter account on July 20, 2021, with the account mentioning the game number alongside tagging West and Richardson.[11] That same day, a Beats by Dre commercial that stars Richardson and was edited by West premiered during Game Six of the finals, scored by a one-minute excerpt of "No Child Left Behind", marking one of the first snippets from the album.[12][2][13] For the conclusion of the second Donda listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 5, 2021, the song was played as West rose to the ceiling by harness,[14] in a manner that was described by Variety as resembling an ascent to heaven.[15][16] On October 31, 2021, West's group the Sunday Service Choir performed a gospel rendition of the song as the opener for their Halloween concert at an undisclosed rooftop location.[17] During the performance, Canadian singer Justin Bieber contributed harmonies.[18]

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ Brooks, Clarissa (July 23, 2021). "Inside Kanye West's emotional Donda listening party in Atlanta". Dazed. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Waite, Thom (21 July 2021). "Kanye West teases new song 'No Child Left Behind' ahead of Donda release". Dazed. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  3. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (21 July 2021). "Kanye West Debuts New Song "No Child Left Behind" in Beats Commercial, Announces "DONDA" Release Date". Complex. Archived from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  4. ^ D'Souza, Shaad (20 July 2021). "Kanye West shares snippet of new song, confirms Donda is out Friday". The Fader. Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  5. ^ Woods, Aliea (20 July 2021). "Kanye West Confirms New Album Donda, Previews New Song "No Child Left Behind" – Listen". XXL. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  6. ^ Legaspi, Althea (20 July 2021). "Kanye West Announces 'Donda' LP Release Date in Ad Aired During NBA Finals Game 6". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  7. ^ Spilsbury, Jack (22 July 2021). "Gesaffelstein unveils he is producer on Kanye West's new album track 'No Child Left Behind'". We Rave You. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  8. ^ Rindner, Grant (November 9, 2021). "Vory Interview – Working on Kanye West's Donda, New Album & More". XXL. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  9. ^ Thomas, Fred. "Donda – Kanye West". AllMusic. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  10. ^ Wilson, Carl (August 30, 2021). "Congrats, Kanye West: You've Achieved Peak Jackass-dom". Slate. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  11. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (July 21, 2021). "Kanye Debuts New Song 'No Child Left Behind' in Beats Commercial, Announces 'Donda' Release Date". Complex. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  12. ^ Atkinson, Katie (July 20, 2021). "Kanye West 'Donda' Song Preview & Release Date in Sha'Carri Richardson Ad". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  13. ^ "Kanye West 'No Child Left Behind' lyrics meaning explained". Capital Xtra. July 22, 2021. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  14. ^ Smith, Ryan (6 August 2021). "Kanye West Levitates Out of Stadium During 'Donda' Livestream in Incredible Video". Newsweek. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  15. ^ Ihaza, Jeff (August 6, 2021). "Kanye West's 'Donda': Everything We Know About New Album". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  16. ^ Bolden, Janee (August 6, 2021). "Kanye West Soars Toward the Heavens – Literally – During Second 'Donda' Album-Listening Event". Variety. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  17. ^ Saponara, Michael (October 31, 2021). "Kanye West Performs Halloween Sunday Service". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  18. ^ Blanchet, Brenton (October 31, 2021). "Watch Kanye West Perform at Sunday Service with Justin Bieber, Roddy Ricch, and More". Complex. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
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  20. ^ "Kanye West Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
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  24. ^ "Tónlistinn – Lög – Vika 35 – 2021". Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  25. ^ "2021 35-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. September 3, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
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  28. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: 27/08/2021 to 02/09/2021". The Official South African Charts. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
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  32. ^ "Kanye West Chart History (Hot Gospel Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
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