"I Do It" is a song by American hip-hop artist Big Sean, released via digital download as the first promotional single from his debut album Finally Famous (2011).[1]
| "I Do It" | |
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| Promotional single by Big Sean | |
| from the album Finally Famous | |
| Released | May 10, 2011 |
| Recorded | 2011 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 3:35 |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
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Composition
editThe track was produced by No I.D. and The Legendary Traxster.[2] The lyrics "I'm high, I split an O in half, now it's a parenthesis" were quoted from Pat Piff's song "You Already Know".[3]
Critical reception
editConsequence of Sound wrote of the song that: "the delivery by Big Sean, manic, almost cartoon-ish in nature, and the beat, this bizarro bump that feels like the best-worst parts of old horror movie soundtracks cut together, work to make it vibrant and appealing, even if it feels overdone".[4] HipHopDX noted that "I Do It" and fellow album track "My Last" both "showcase Sean's signature bravado and punchlines".[5]
Chart performance
editUpon the release of its parent album, "I Do It" debuted at number 99 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and rose to its peak of number 92 the following week.[6][7]
Music video
editOn June 14, 2011, the official music video for the track was released.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 92 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Check Out: Big Sean - "I Do It"". Consequence of Sound. 9 May 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "New Music: Big Sean - I Do It". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- ^ "Big Sean - I Do It Lyrics". Genius Lyrics. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- ^ "Big Sean - Finally Famous". Consequence of Sound. 27 June 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "Big Sean - Finally Famous: The Album". HipHopDX. 20 June 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- ^ "Chart Search". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "Big Sean "Do It" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – I Do It". Recording Industry Association of America.