Back to the Streets

"Back to the Streets" is a song by American rapper Saweetie, released on October 23, 2020 as the second single from her upcoming debut studio album Pretty Bitch Music. The song features American singer Jhené Aiko, and was produced by Timbaland.[1][2]

"Back to the Streets"
Single by Saweetie featuring Jhené Aiko
from the album Pretty Bitch Music
ReleasedOctober 23, 2020
Genre
Length3:09
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Timbaland
  • MTK
  • Federico Vindver
  • Angel López
  • Drtwrk
Saweetie singles chronology
"Money Mouf"
(2020)		 "Back to the Streets"
(2020)		 "Best Friend"
(2021)
Jhené Aiko singles chronology
"B.S."
(2020)		 "Back to the Streets"
(2020)		 "By Yourself"
(2021)
Music video
"Back to the Streets" on YouTube

Composition

Tom Breihan of Stereogum called the song a "pleasant, laid-back singsong melodic rap track".[3] The instrumental contains "smooth piano chords and bouncy percussion".[4] Saweetie sing-raps about being partners with one man before moving on to the next.[5]

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100. Shortly after the release of the song "Best Friend", the song re-entered the chart and peaked at number 58.

Music video

The music video was released on November 20, 2020.[6] Directed by Daniel Russell, it finds Saweetie floating on clouds as she sings.[7]

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 17
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 58
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 21
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 1

Year-end charts
Chart (2021) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] 71
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 25

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Bloom, Madison. "Saweetie and Jhené Aiko Share New Song 'Back to the Streets'". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  2. "Saweetie teams up with Jhené Aiko for new collaborative track 'Back To The Streets'". NME. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  3. Breihan, Tom (2020-10-23). "Saweetie – 'Back To The Streets' (Feat. Jhené Aiko)". Stereogum.
  4. Blanchet, Brenton (2020-10-23). "Saweetie Teams Up With Jhené Aiko on 'Back to the Streets'". Spin.
  5. Shaffer, Claire (2020-10-23). "Saweetie, Jhené Aiko Play It Cool on New Song 'Back to the Streets'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  6. "Saweetie and Jhené Aiko Drop Video for 'Back to the Streets'". Complex. November 20, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  7. Konecky, Perri (2020-11-20). "Saweetie Is the Definition of the Baddest in the "Back to the Streets" Music Video". Popsugar. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  8. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 2, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  9. "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  10. "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  11. "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  12. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  13. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  14. "American single certifications – Saweetie – Back to the Streets". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
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