Back to the Streets
"Back to the Streets" | ||||
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Single by Saweetie featuring Jhené Aiko | ||||
from the album Pretty Bitch Music | ||||
Released | October 23, 2020 | |||
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Length | 3:09 | |||
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"Back to the Streets" on YouTube |
"Back to the Streets" is a song by American rapper Saweetie, released on October 23, 2020 as the second single from her upcoming debut studio album Pretty Bitch Music. The song features American singer Jhené Aiko, and was produced by Timbaland.[1][2]
Composition[]
Tom Breihan of Stereogum called the song a "pleasant, laid-back singsong melodic rap track".[3] The instrumental contains "smooth piano chords and bouncy percussion".[4] Saweetie sing-raps about being partners with one man before moving on to the next.[5]
Chart performance[]
The song debuted at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100. Shortly after the release of the song "Best Friend", the song re-entered the chart and peaked at number 58.
Music video[]
The music video was released on November 20, 2020.[6] Directed by Daniel Russell, it finds Saweetie floating on clouds as she sings.[7]
Charts[]
Chart (2020–2021) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 17 |
US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 58 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 21 |
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] | 17 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] | 1 |
References[]
- ^ Bloom, Madison. "Saweetie and Jhené Aiko Share New Song 'Back to the Streets'". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Saweetie teams up with Jhené Aiko for new collaborative track 'Back To The Streets'". NME. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (2020-10-23). "Saweetie – 'Back To The Streets' (Feat. Jhené Aiko)". Stereogum.
- ^ Blanchet, Brenton (2020-10-23). "Saweetie Teams Up With Jhené Aiko on 'Back to the Streets'". Spin.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (2020-10-23). "Saweetie, Jhené Aiko Play It Cool on New Song 'Back to the Streets'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Saweetie and Jhené Aiko Drop Video for 'Back to the Streets'". Complex. November 20, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ Konecky, Perri (2020-11-20). "Saweetie Is the Definition of the Baddest in the "Back to the Streets" Music Video". Popsugar. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- 2020 singles
- 2020 songs
- Saweetie songs
- Jhené Aiko songs
- Songs written by Saweetie
- Songs written by Jhené Aiko
- Songs written by Timbaland
- Song recordings produced by Timbaland
- Warner Records singles