I Do It (Big Sean song)

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"I Do It"
Promotional single by Big Sean
from the album Finally Famous
ReleasedMay 10, 2011
Recorded2011
GenreHip hop
Length3:35
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"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]

Composition

The 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

Consequence 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

Upon 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

On June 14, 2011, the official music video for the track was released.[8]

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 92

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. Consequence of Sound
    . Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. ^ "New Music: Big Sean - I Do It". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  3. Genius Lyrics
    . Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  4. Consequence of Sound
    . Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  5. ^ "Big Sean - Finally Famous: The Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  6. ^ "Chart Search". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  7. ^ "Big Sean Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  8. ^ "Big Sean "Do It" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  9. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  10. ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – I Do It". Recording Industry Association of America.
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