Same Damn Time
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"Same Damn Time" is a song by American rapper Future. Written alongside producer and frequent collaborator Sonny Digital, it was released on March 24, 2012 as the third single (and fourth overall) from his debut studio album Pluto. Following its release, the song peaked at number 92 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was well received by music critics, and its title became a common phrase in music journalism, used to describe Future's work, as well as a number of other music-related topics.
Background and release
"Same Damn Time" was originally recorded in 2011 and appeared on Future's mixtape Streetz Calling. The song was later re-mastered, including a slightly different instrumental, and released as a single from Pluto on March 24, 2012.[1]
Accolades
SPIN placed the song at number 27 on their list of "40 Best Songs of 2012" with author Rob Harvilla enthusiastically writing: "It's infectious! It's repellant! At the same! Damn! Time! People love it! People hate it! At the same! Damn! Time! He's a mumbler! He's a shouter! At the same! Damn! Time! What a genius! What a doofus! At the same! Damn! Time!"[2] Popdust included the song among the ten-song extension of their "Top 100 songs of the year" list.[3]
Music video
The official music video, directed by Dr. Teeth, was released on April 6, 2012. It features cameo appearances from DJ Drama, Waka Flocka Flame and Trae tha Truth. The video premiered on BET's show 106 & Park.[4] The video was shot in Future's hometown Atlanta and was inspired by the hood. In an interview with MTV, Future claimed it was "more like a movie".[5] Atlantic Records A&R DJ Drama, commented during the video shoot that "It's crazy in the streets, it's crazy in the club, Future seems to be kind of flawless right now."[5] As of July 2014, the video's explicit and clean versions have combined over 11.8 million views on YouTube.[6][7]
Remixes
"Same Damn Time" had two official remixes. The first, featuring rappers
Critical reception
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Chart performance
Same Damn Time peaked at number 92 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent a total of 6 weeks. The song also peaked at number 12 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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)[17] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates |". Allaccess.com. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
- ^ Harvilla, Rob (December 10, 2012). "SPIN's 40 Best Songs of 2012". Spin. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Unterberger, Andrew (December 15, 2012). "The Popdust Weekend Playlist: The Snubs From Our Top 100 Lists". Popdust. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ Complex Media. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ Viacom. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ "Future - Same Damn Time". YouTube. April 6, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ "Future - Same Damn Time (explicit)". YouTube. April 12, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ Lelinwalla, Mark (May 30, 2012). "Future Talks Diddy's Verse on "Same Damn Time" Remix". XXL. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Drake, David (March 15, 2012). "Future f. Rick Ross, Wale, Gunplay and Meek Mill, "Same Damn Time (Remix)"". The Fader. Andy Cohn. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ Gordon, Jeremy (December 28, 2012). "The Year In "Same Damn Time" Music Journalism References". Vice. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (December 16, 2012). "Bright Colors, Grown-Up Concerns, and Bruises". The New York Times. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ Serrano, Shea (November 28, 2012). "Future's "Turn On The Lights": Why This Song Is Amazing". LA Weekly. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ "Future Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ "Future Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ "Future Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Future – Same Damn Time". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 19, 2022.