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This article is about the Sean Kingston song. For the Michael Jackson song, see Beat It.
"Beat It"
Song

"Beat It" is a song by American recording artist Sean Kingston, featuring vocals from American singer Chris Brown and rapper Wiz Khalifa. The song is the second single from Kingston's third studio album, Back 2 Life. It was released on April 15, 2013 as a digital download.[1] The song was written by Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz, Omari Akinlolu and Nicholas Balding.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Beat It" was first released onto YouTube on April 29, 2013 at a total length of four minutes and sixteen seconds. The video features Kingston, Brown, and Wiz Khalifa partying poolside at an estate, and features a guest appearance by NicNac, the producer.[2]

Main Credits

  • Directors/Producers - Colin Tilley, Luga Podesta, Josh Thomas, Jamar Hawkins and Brandon Bonfiglio
  • Director of Photography - Rob Witt
  • Editor - Vinnie Hobbs

Production

  • Production Company - London Alley Entertainment
  • Production Manager - Jenn Mickleson
  • Production Coordinator - Dan Browne

Editorial

  • Colorist - Marshall Plante
  • Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) - Earl Fulcher

Costume and Wardrobe

  • Stylist - Gianni Arteaga
Cast

Source: [3]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Beat It" (featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa)4:14
2."Beat It" (Clean Version) (featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa)4:14

Credits and personnel

Source: [4] [5]

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 40
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[7] 9
France (SNEP)[8] 116
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] 15
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 52
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[11] 33
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 17
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 8

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[14] Gold 35,000^

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

Release history

Country Release date Format Label
United States April 15, 2013 Digital download Epic Records

References

  1. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beat-it-feat.-chris-brown/id632763002
  2. ^ Sean Kingston - Beat It ft. Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa on YouTube
  3. ^ "Beat It". IMVDb.
  4. ^ Anderson, Kisean (2012). Beat It (CD liner notes). Sean Kingston. Epic Records. {{cite AV media notes}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |titlelink= ignored (|title-link= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/beat-it-mw0002542007/credits
  6. ^ "Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  7. ^ "Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  8. ^ "Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  9. ^ "Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
  10. ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  12. ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  13. ^ "Sean Kingston Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  14. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
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