Take a Step Back
| "Take a Step Back" | ||||
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| File:Ski Mask the Slump God - Take a Step Back.jpeg | ||||
| Single by Ski Mask the Slump God featuring XXXTentacion | ||||
| from the album Drown in Designer and You Will Regret | ||||
| Released | May 12, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:30 | |||
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| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Ronny J | |||
| Ski Mask the Slump God singles chronology | ||||
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| XXXTentacion singles chronology | ||||
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"Take a Step Back" is a song by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God featuring fellow American rapper XXXTentacion. The song was released as a single for Ski Mask's mixtape You Will Regret. It was produced by Ronny J.
Background
[edit | edit source]"Take a Step Back" was originally released for Ski Mask the Slump God's mixtape Drown in Designer on May 16, 2016 and as a single for Ski Mask's mixtape You Will Regret on May 12, 2017. The song has been described as a "mosh pit anthem" and as the unofficial theme of rap festivals.[1][2] The song utilizes elements of punk rock and heavy metal. The song was recorded on a pair of iPhone earbuds, giving it a distorted sound, but Ski Mask said that he and XXXTentacion used it to their advantage.[1][3]
A feud ensued between Ski Mask and X between late 2017 and early 2018, with Ski Mask saying he wanted to be seen as an individual rapper rather than just X's partner.[4] X briefly said he would quit music until Ski Mask would be his friend again.[5] At the 2018 Rolling Loud festival while Ski Mask was set to perform, the two surprised the audience with X joining Ski Mask to perform "Take A Step Back", ending the feud.[1]
Personnel
[edit | edit source]- Ski Mask the Slump God – primary artist, songwriter
- XXXTentacion – featured artist, songwriter
- Ronny J – producer, songwriter
Certifications
[edit | edit source]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[6] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[7] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
External links
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