Tone It Down

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"Tone It Down"
Hitmaka[2]
  • A1
    • Gucci Mane singles chronology
    "Down"
    (2017)     		"Tone It Down"
    (2017)     		"Fetish"
    (2017)
    Chris Brown singles chronology
    "African Bad Gyal"
    (2017)     		"Tone It Down"
    (2017)     		"Pie"
    (2017)

    "Tone It Down" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane featuring American singer Chris Brown. Produced by Cardiak, A1, and Hitmaka, it was released on June 20, 2017 as the lead single from Mane's album Mr. Davis (2017).[3]

    Background

    "Tone It Down" was released about a month after he dropped the commercial

    b-side "MoonWalk" co-starring Akon, and "Ms. Breezy" off Brown's 2010 mixtape In My Zone 2.[4]

    Composition

    The song is based on a flute-driven production from

    Hitmaka.[5] Lyrically, the track has Gucci demanding those around him to take his actions seriously and humble themselves, hence the title. "Hold up lil homie tone it down / 'Cause the jewelry that you're rockin' is for kids / I'm a grown up," the rapper insists in his first verse.[6]

    Critical reception

    AllMusic praised the song for being "the best combination of rap bravado and vocal soul".[7]

    Music video

    The music video was released August 6, 2017.[8]

    Charts

    Chart (2017) Peak
    position
    US
    Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9]
    		 16
    US
    Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[10]
    		 2
    US
    R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[11]
    		 24

    Certifications

    Region Certification Certified units/sales
    United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000‡

    ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

    Release history

    Region Date Format Label Ref.
    United States June 20, 2017 Digital download
    		[13]
    July 24, 2017
    Urban Contemporary
    radio     		[14]

    References

    1. Warner/Chappell Music
      . Retrieved October 7, 2017.
    2. ^ Gucci Mane & Chris Brown Share New Collab, "Tone It Down" | HYPEBEAST
    3. ^ Gucci Mane and Chris Brown Drop New Song 'Tone It Down' | XXL
    4. ^ Gucci Mane's 'Tone It Down' Featuring Chris Brown: Listen | Billboard
    5. ^ Gucci Mane - Tone It Down Feat. Chris Brown (Prod. By Hitmaka)
    6. ^ Gucci Mane Drops “Tone It Down” Featuring Chris Brown | The FADER
    7. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Mr. Davis – Gucci Mane". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
    8. ^ Gucci Mane Feat. Chris Brown "Tone It Down" Video
    9. ^ "Billboard". Billboard.
    10. ^ Billboard
    11. ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
    12. ^ "American single certifications – Gucci Mane – Tone It Down". Recording Industry Association of America.
    13. ^ "Tone It Down by Gucci Mane featuring Chris Brown". iTunes.
    14. ^ "Adds Report". All Access. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
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