B.S. (song)

"B.S." is a single recorded by American singer Jhené Aiko for her third studio album Chilombo (2020), featuring vocals from American singer H.E.R. on the original version and fellow American singer Kehlani on the remix version.[1] Written by both Aiko and Wilson, along with rapper Big Sean, Brian Warfield and Mac Robinson, and was produced by Fisticuffs, while Kehlani wrote her verse for the remix version later. It was released along with its parent album on March 6, 2020, with the remix added later in the deluxe edition of the album on July 17, 2020. The song went on to top rhythmic radio in December 2020. An animated music video for the song was premiered on May 16, 2020.[2]

"B.S."
Single by Jhené Aiko featuring H.E.R. or Kehlani
from the album Chilombo
Released
  • March 6, 2020 (2020-03-06) (Original version)
  • July 17, 2020 (2020-07-17) (Remix version)
GenreR&B
Length3:33
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Fisticuffs

It also attained commercial success for Aiko as a lead singer, becoming her second top-forty entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 and her highest charting song in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, following the album's release. "B.S." eventually became the fourth consecutive release from Chilombo to receive a gold certification by RIAA on May 13, 2020, having sold over 500,000 units, and was certified platinum in September 2020.

Commercial performance

"B.S." attained commercial success for both Aiko and Wilson. By entering and peaking at number twenty-four on Billboard Hot 100 for the week of March 21, 2020, the song is to date the highest charting release for both singers, with Aiko earning her second top-forty entry on the chart, additionally. Moreover, the song was the fifth consecutive top-ten entry from Chilombo on the component Billboard R&B Songs chart, peaking at number five.[3][4] The song was eventually certified gold by RIAA on May 13, 2020, almost two months after its release.[5] It was also Aiko's highest charting song on the New Zealand Hot Singles and UK Singles Chart, peaking at number fifteen and sixty-four, respectively.

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Mamo, Heran (March 18, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to Jhené Aiko's 'B.S.,' Feat. H.E.R." Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  2. "Jhené Aiko - B.S. (Animated Visual) ft. H.E.R. - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  3. "The Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  4. Rashad (March 18, 2020). "H.E.R. Hits the Hot 100 High of Her Career Thanks to Jhené Aiko's 'B.S.'". That Grape Juice. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  5. "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  6. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 16, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  8. "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  9. "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  10. "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  11. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  12. "American single certifications – Jhené Aiko – B.S." Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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