Beat It (Sean Kingston song)
"Beat It" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Single by Sean Kingston featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
from the album Back 2 Life | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Released | April 15, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recorded | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre | R&B, hip hop, Reggae fusion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Length | 4:14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Label | Epic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Writer(s) | Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz, Omari Akinlolu, Nicholas Balding, Josh Thomas, Mark Kragen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Producer(s) | Nic Nac | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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"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
- Sean Kingston, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Colin Tilley, Josh Thomas, Nic Nac
Source: [3]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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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
- Vocals - Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz and Christopher Brown
- Production - Nick "Nic Nac" Balding, Josh Thomas and Kisean Anderson
- Songwriting - Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz, Omari Akinlolu, Nicholas Balding, Josh Thomas and Mark Kragen
- Additional Engineering - Jared Scott
Charts
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[6] | 40 |
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[7] | 9 |
France (SNEP)[8] | 116 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] | 15 |
US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 52 |
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[11] | 33 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 17 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] | 8 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[14] | Gold | 35,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Country | Release date | Format | Label |
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United States | April 15, 2013 | Digital download | Epic Records |
References
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beat-it-feat.-chris-brown/id632763002
- ↑ Sean Kingston - Beat It ft. Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa on YouTube
- ↑ "Beat It". IMVDb.
- ↑ Anderson, Kisean (2012). Beat It (CD liner notes). Sean Kingston. Epic Records.
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/beat-it-mw0002542007/credits
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Sean Kingston – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Sean Kingston.
- ↑ "Sean Kingston – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Sean Kingston.
- ↑ "Sean Kingston – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Sean Kingston.
- ↑ "Sean Kingston – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Sean Kingston.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association.