I Do It (Big Sean song)

"I Do It" is a song by American hip-hop artist Big Sean, released via digital download as the first promotional single from his debut album Finally Famous (2011).[1]

For the Lil Wayne song featuring Big Sean, see I Do It (Lil Wayne song).
"I Do It"
Promotional single by Big Sean
from the album Finally Famous
ReleasedMay 10, 2011
Recorded2011
GenreHip hop
Length3:35
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

Composition

The track was produced by No I.D. and The Legendary Traxster.[2] The lyrics "I'm high, I split an O in half, now it's a parenthesis" were quoted from Pat Piff's song "You Already Know".[3]

Critical reception

Consequence of Sound wrote of the song that: "the delivery by Big Sean, manic, almost cartoon-ish in nature, and the beat, this bizarro bump that feels like the best-worst parts of old horror movie soundtracks cut together, work to make it vibrant and appealing, even if it feels overdone".[4] HipHopDX noted that "I Do It" and fellow album track "My Last" both "showcase Sean's signature bravado and punchlines".[5]

Chart performance

Upon the release of its parent album, "I Do It" debuted at number 99 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and rose to its peak of number 92 the following week.[6][7]

Music video

On June 14, 2011, the official music video for the track was released.[8]

Charts
Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 92

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Check Out: Big Sean - "I Do It"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. "New Music: Big Sean - I Do It". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  3. "Big Sean - I Do It Lyrics". Genius Lyrics. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  4. "Big Sean - Finally Famous". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  5. "Big Sean - Finally Famous: The Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  6. "Chart Search". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  7. "Big Sean Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  8. "Big Sean "Do It" Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  9. "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  10. "American single certifications – Big Sean – I Do It". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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