Buss It
"Buss It" | ||||
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Single by Erica Banks | ||||
from the album Erica Banks | ||||
Released | May 15, 2020 | |||
Recorded | December 2019 | |||
Genre | Dirty rap | |||
Length | 3:07 | |||
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Producer(s) | Sgt. J | |||
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"Buss It" on YouTube |
"Buss It" is a song recorded by American rapper
Composition
"Buss It" is a dirty rap[1] song, which begins with a sample from American rapper Nelly's 2002 song "Hot in Herre" in which Nelly sings, "Checkin' your reflection and tellin' your best friend/Like, 'Girl, I think my butt gettin' big'",[2] which then transitions into the song's "trap-heavy" chorus over a repetition of the sample.[3] The Dallas Observer's Alex Gonzalez described the song as "an ass-shaking strip club anthem".[1]
Background
"Buss It" was recorded in December 2019 by Banks with producer Sgt. J.[4] Although Banks was originally hesitant to release it, stating that she "didn't like the song", she eventually released it in June 2020 after being encouraged by Sgt. J and her friends.[2]
TikTok challenge
A social media challenge using "Buss It" was created on video-sharing platform
Commercial performance
"Buss It" debuted on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in August 2020 at number 38, peaking at number 36.[3] The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 100 five months later in January 2021 as a result of its viral popularity.[10] The song also topped both the Billboard Top Triller U.S. and Top Triller Global charts.[11] The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2021.[12]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[19] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Remix
"Buss It (Remix)" | ||||
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Single by Erica Banks featuring Travis Scott | ||||
Released | February 11, 2021 | |||
Genre | Dirty rap | |||
Length | 3:07 | |||
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Producer(s) | Sgt. J | |||
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A remix of "Buss It" featuring vocals from American rapper Travis Scott was released on February 11, 2021. A teaser for the remix was posted by Banks to her Twitter account hours before its release.[9] The remix begins with a new verse from Scott with autotuned vocals and ad-libs in which he raps about spending money on expensive items and women and references stock prices and American rapper Roddy Ricch.[20][21][22][23]
Critical reception
Billboard's Jason Lipshutz wrote that, on the remix, "Scott puts in extra work, sounding exuberant in the remix’s first half", while Rap-Up called the verse "infectious".[24][23] Uproxx's Aaron Williams wrote that "the track actually works with Travis on it, and he brings every bit as much energy as his host."[25]
Release history
Region | Date | Version | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | May 15, 2020 | Original |
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Various | February 11, 2021 | Remix |
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References
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Alex (July 1, 2020). "Dallas Rapper Erica Banks Is Hotter Than Texas With 'Buss It'". Dallas Observer. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ a b c Gonzales, Erica (January 22, 2021). "Erica Banks Almost Didn't Release "Buss It"—and Now It's a Viral Sensation". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ a b c Mamo, Heran (January 12, 2021). "What Is the 'Buss It' Challenge?". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ McKinney, Jessica (January 12, 2021). "What Is the Buss It Challenge? 2021's First Big Viral Trend, Explained". Complex. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Cherise (January 19, 2021). "Erica Banks Thinks Her Viral 'Buss It' Challenge Is A Beautiful Thing". Uproxx. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ Moore, Andria (January 21, 2021). "Chloe Bailey Did The "Buss It" Challenge And It Pretty Much Broke The Internet". BuzzFeed. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "Deepika Padukone has a twerk-off with Ranveer Singh, gives Buss It challenge a fun spin. Watch video". Hindustan Times. March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Ushe, Naledi (January 26, 2021). "Jordyn Woods Takes on TikTok 'Buss It' Challenge, Boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns Says 'God Is Good'". People. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ a b Eustice, Kyle (February 11, 2021). "Travis Scott Hops On Erica Banks 'Buss It (Remix)' — Paving The Way For Infinite TikTok Challenges". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ White, Caitlin (January 19, 2021). "Erica Banks Scores Her First Hot 100 Hit With The 'Buss It' Challenge". Uproxx. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ Hardy, Shanae (February 17, 2021). "#BussItChallenge Rapper Erica Banks Looks Beyond TikTok Fame". Miami New Times. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Elibert, Mark (June 4, 2021). "Erica Banks' Signature Hit 'Buss It' Goes Gold". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart (March 6, 2021)". Billboard. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 22, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "Hot 100 Chart (February 27, 2021)". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart (February 27, 2021)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs: March 27, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Erica Banks – Buss It". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ Zhang, Charlie (February 16, 2021). "Travis Scott Spices up Erica Banks' Single "Buss It" With a Catchy Remix". Hypebeast. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Mahadevan, Tara C. (February 11, 2021). "Travis Scott Hops on Remix for Erica Banks' Hit Single "Buss It"". Complex. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Murphy, Chris (February 11, 2021). "Travis Scott Busts Out a Verse on Erica Banks's 'Buss It' Remix". Vulture. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ a b "Travis Scott Drops Remix to Erica Banks' 'Buss It'". Rap-Up. February 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "First Stream: New Music From Taylor Swift, Nipsey Hussle & Jay-Z, Dua Lipa and More". Billboard. February 12, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (February 11, 2021). "Erica Banks And Travis Scott's 'Buss It' Remix Is Awash In Cactus Jack Signatures". Uproxx. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "Buss It - Single by Erica Banks". Apple Music. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
- ^ "Buss It (feat. Travis Scott) - Single by Erica Banks". Apple Music. Retrieved March 11, 2021.