Beat It (Sean Kingston song)
"Beat It" is a song by American recording artist Sean Kingston, featuring vocals from American singer Chris Brown and rapper Wiz Khalifa. The song is the second single from Kingston's third studio album, Back 2 Life. It was released on April 15, 2013 as a digital download.[1] The song was written by Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz, Omari Akinlolu and Nicholas Balding.
"Beat It" | ||||
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Single by Sean Kingston featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa | ||||
from the album Back 2 Life | ||||
Released | April 15, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | R&B, hip hop, dirty rap | |||
Length | 4:14 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz, Omari Akinlolu, Nicholas Balding, Josh Thomas, Mark Kragen | |||
Producer(s) | Nic Nac | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Beat It" on YouTube |
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Beat It" was first released onto YouTube on April 29, 2013 at a total length of four minutes and sixteen seconds. The video features Kingston, Brown, and Khalifa partying poolside at an estate, and features a guest appearance by NicNac, the producer.[2]
Main Credits
- Directors/Producers - Colin Tilley, Luga Podesta, Josh Thomas, Jamar Hawkins and Brandon Bonfiglio
- Director of Photography - Rob Witt
- Editor - Vinnie Hobbs
Production
- Production Company - London Alley Entertainment
- Production Manager - Jenn Mickleson
- Production Coordinator - Dan Browne
Editorial
- Colorist - Marshall Plante
- Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) - Earl Fulcher
Costume and Wardrobe
- Stylist - Gianni Arteaga
- Cast
- Sean Kingston, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Colin Tilley, Josh Thomas, Nic Nac
Source:[3]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Beat It" (featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa) | 4:14 |
2. | "Beat It" (Clean Version) (featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa) | 4:14 |
Credits and personnel
- Vocals - Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz and Christopher Brown
- Production - Nick "Nic Nac" Balding, Josh Thomas and Kisean Anderson
- Songwriting - Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz, Omari Akinlolu, Nicholas Balding, Josh Thomas and Mark Kragen
- Additional Engineering - Jared Scott
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[16] | Gold | 35,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Country | Release date | Format | Label |
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United States | April 15, 2013 | Digital download | Epic Records |
References
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beat-it-feat.-chris-brown/id632763002
- Sean Kingston - Beat It ft. Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa on YouTube
- "Beat It". IMVDb.
- Anderson, Kisean (2012). Beat It (CD liner notes). Sean Kingston. Epic Records.
- http://www.allmusic.com/album/beat-it-mw0002542007/credits
- "Australian-charts.com – Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- "Ultratop.be – Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- "Lescharts.com – Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- "Charts.nz – Sean Kingston feat. Chris Brown & Wiz Khalifa – Beat It". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- "Sean Kingston Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Sean Kingston Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- "Sean Kingston Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- "Sean Kingston Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020.