Look at Me Now (Chris Brown song)
"Look at Me Now" | ||||
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The Record Plant, Los Angeles | ||||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 3:44 | |||
Label | Jive | |||
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Busta Rhymes singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Look at Me Now" on YouTube |
"Look at Me Now" is a song by American singer
Critical reception towards the song was positive, where critics noted it as a standout track on the album, and praised Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne's rap verses. "Look at Me Now" proved to be successful in the United States, where it reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Brown's highest chart position since "Forever" (2008). It also reached number one on the Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Internationally, the song charted in Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
An accompanying
.Background and release
The artists co-wrote "Look at Me Now" with its producers
Composition
"Look at Me Now" is a "dirty south–inspired"
Music video
Background
The accompanying
With the concept of "Look at Me Now" you know this video is kind of like my first rap kind of video, but I wanted to do old school; [well] not really old school, but like back in the day, when I was just growing up as a kid. [I wanted the video to have a] '90s type feel [and] big, baggy clothes. [It's] abstract, a lot of art and graffiti. I tried to blend all those components into one [and] make it fun and exciting.[16]
Synopsis
The video begins with scenes of Brown wearing a
Reception
Brad Wete from
Live performances
During Brown's visit to Australia for his
Remixes and cover versions
American
Critical reception
Jon Caramanica of The New York Times gave "Look at Me Now" a positive review, praising Diplo and Afrojack's "fabulous, insidiously catchy production" and wrote that the song was the highlight on
Ed Easton Jr. of radio station WNOW-FM called the song a "cocky and hip hop based song" and commented that Brown's ability to rap on "Look at Me Now" was not close to Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes' level.[7] Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine could not imagine why Brown would want to share the song with Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, stating "One alone would've been enough to point up just how little personality he exudes on his own tracks, but putting both on 'Look at Me Now' ironically renders him invisible."[37] Bri LaPelusa of UR Chicago called the song "the most gangsta" track on F.A.M.E., and wrote "the abruptly homophobic/misogynistic lyrics and elementary rhyming from Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne dampen the song's appeal."[6] Chad Grischow of IGN wrote, "Brown tries his hand at rapping on the out-of-place 'Look at Me Now', and is left in the dust by Lil Wayne and, suddenly resurgent, Busta Rhymes."[8] Staff members of Idolator criticized Brown for trying to sound like a second-class Soulja Boy Tell 'Em and praised Busta Rhymes' "razor sharp verse" as the song's highlight.[10]
Recognition and accolades
In December 2011, Jon Caramanica of The New York Times placed "Look at Me Now" on his list of the Top Songs of 2011,
Chart performance
In the United States, "Look at Me Now" debuted at number 62 on the
In Australia, "Look at Me Now" debuted at number 75 on the
Track listing
- Digital download[3]
- "Look at Me Now" (Explicit version) (featuring Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne) – 3:43
- "Look at Me Now" (Edited version) (ft. Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne) – 3:43
Credits and personnel
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Credits adapted from the liner notes for F.A.M.E.[2]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[54] | 2× Platinum | 140,000^ |
Norway (IFPI Norway)[72] | Platinum | 10,000* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[73] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[74] | 8× Platinum | 8,000,000‡ |
Streaming | ||
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[75] | Gold | 900,000† |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Radio and release history
Region | Date | Format |
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Australia[76] | February 1, 2011 | Digital download |
Canada[77] | ||
France[78] | ||
Ireland[79] | ||
Netherlands[80] | ||
New Zealand[81] | ||
Norway[82] | ||
United States[3] | ||
United States[4] | February 8, 2011 | Rhythmic contemporary radio |
References
- ^ "Look at Me Now". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved August 4, 2011.
- ^ Chris Brown. Jive Records. 2011.)
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