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"Back Up"
Song

"Back Up" is a song recorded by American rapper Dej Loaf, featuring American rapper Big Sean. It was released by Columbia Records on July 15, 2015,[1] as the first single from Loaf's debut EP ...And See That's the Thing (2015). The song was written by Dej Loaf, Big Sean, Clenton Gosberry and Kyle Adams; the latter also produced the song under the pseudonym iRocksays.[2] "Back Up" contains a sample from the song "Back Up Off Me" by DJ Clent.[3]

Music video

A music video, directed by Alex Nazari, was filmed at Detroit's Royal Skate Land.[4] It premiered via Loaf's VEVO channel on October 5, 2015.[4]

Commercial performance

"Back Up" debuted at number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated October 24, 2015.[5] The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA on October 19 2016.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 47
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 16

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Platinum 1,000,000‡

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Back Up (feat. Big Sean) - Single by DeJ Loaf on iTunes". iTunes. Apple. July 15, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  2. ^ "Dej Loaf "Back Up" (featuring Big Sean) [Video Premiere]". Josepvinaixa.com. October 5, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "Dej Loaf feat. Big Sean's 'Back Up' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  4. ^ a b "Dej Loaf Hits the Roller Rink in "Back Up" Video Featuring Big Sean". Pitchfork Media. October 5, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  5. ^ http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2015-10-24
  6. ^ "Dej Loaf Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Dej Loaf Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  8. ^ "American single certifications – Dej Loaf – Back Up". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
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