"B.E.D." is a song by American singer Jacquees. It was first released on January 25, 2016, from his mixtape Mood, before being released as a single on July 8, 2016.[1] It is the lead single from his debut studio album 4275 (2018). The song was a sleeper hit, and is considered Jacquees' breakout song.

"B.E.D."
Single by Jacquees
from the album Mood and 4275
ReleasedJuly 8, 2016
Genre
Length3:56
LabelCash Money
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Nash B
Jacquees singles chronology
"Pull Up"
(2016)
"B.E.D."
(2016)
"Gangsta"
(2016)
Music video
"BED" on YouTube

Composition

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The song samples the bridge of "Read Your Mind" by Avant in the chorus.[2] It has been described as a "effectively erotic track" with a "sung/rapped hybrid".[3]

Remix

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The official remix of the song features American singer Ty Dolla Sign and American rapper Quavo. Also titled "B.E.D. (Part 2)", it was released on January 25, 2017.[4] A music video for the remix was released on August 17, 2017.[5]

Live performances

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Jacquees performed the song at the 2018 Soul Train Music Awards.[6]

Charts

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Chart performance for "B.E.D."
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 69
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 30

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ B.E.D. - Jacquees | Releases | AllMusic
  2. ^ Leight, Elias (2017-08-02). "Meet Jacquees: Cash Money's R&B Throwback Behind the Hit 'B.E.D.'". Rolling Stone.
  3. ^ Suarez, Gary (August 29, 2017). "Jacquees Climbs The Hot 100 With A Deferred R&B Hit". Forbes.
  4. ^ "B.E.D (Pt. 2)". HotNewHipHop. 2017-01-26.
  5. ^ "Jacquees Has His Hair Braided by Keke Palmer in "B.E.D (Remix)" Video". HYPEBEAST. 2017-08-17.
  6. ^ Centeno, Tony M. (November 26, 2018). "Jacquees Performs B.E.D. and You at 2018 Soul Train Award - XXL". XXL.
  7. ^ "Jacquees Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  8. ^ "Jacquees Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  9. ^ "American single certifications – Jacquees – B.E.D." Recording Industry Association of America.