Part II (On the Run)
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"Part II (On the Run)" is a song recorded by American rapper
, and its lyrics refer to a rebellious couple in love and describe their dangerous relationship.The song charted at numbers 93 and 81 on the
Background
"Part II (On the Run)" was written by
"Part II (On the Run)" was sent to U.S. contemporary hit radio stations on February 18, 2014 as the third single to be released from Magna Carta Holy Grail.[1]
Composition
"Part II (On the Run)" is a smooth slow-tempo
Critical reception
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Jake Jenkins of
Chart performance
For the week ending July 14, 2013, "Part II (On the Run)" charted at number 81 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[33][34] With the song appearing on the chart together with six other songs from Magna Carta... Holy Grail, Jay-Z was ranked at the fifth place for the most appearances in the Hot 100's archives. "Part II (On the Run)" also became the pair's fifth collaboration to reach the chart. As Beyoncé and Jay-Z married in 2008, the song marked their first Hot 100 hit as husband-and-wife.[35] The same week it also appeared at number 29 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[36]
It also debuted at number 93 on the
Music video
On April 17, 2014, Jay-Z and Beyoncé were seen filming the music video for "Part II (On the Run)" atop a motorcycle with Jay-Z in black leather biker gear and Beyoncé sporting a short white dress and veil.[39]
The music video was later revealed to be a "faux-trailer" entitled "RUN", featuring "Part II (On the Run)" in the background. The video was released on May 17, 2014 to promote Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run Tour.[40] The video, which features multiple celebrity cameos including Don Cheadle, Guillermo Díaz, Jake Gyllenhaal, Blake Lively, Sean Penn, Emmy Rossum, Rashida Jones and Kidada Jones shows Beyoncé and Jay-Z out on a Bonnie and Clyde expedition, filled with action, crime, love and guns. Multiple other snippets of tracks from Magna Carta Holy Grail carry the video, alongside "Part II (On the Run)"[41] The video was directed by Melina Matsoukas.[42]
Alternate version
On July 7, 2013 a solo version of "Part II (On the Run)" sang only by Beyoncé appeared on the Internet.
Accolades
Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
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2014 | 56th )
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Best Rap/Sung Collaboration[45]
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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)[50] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label | Label |
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United States | February 18, 2014 | Contemporary hit radio | [1] |
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