Running Back (Wale song)
| "Running Back" | ||||
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| Single by Wale featuring Lil Wayne | ||||
| from the album Shine | ||||
| Released | January 20, 2017 | |||
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| Length | 3:35 | |||
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| Producer | Spinz Beats Inc | |||
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| "Running Back" on YouTube | ||||
"Running Back" is a song by American rapper Wale featuring fellow American rapper Lil Wayne. Produced by Spinz Beats Inc., it was released as the fourth single from the former's fifth studio album, Shine (2017).[1][2][3][4][5]
Background
Wale debuted the track while performing on ESPN's First Take series on January 3, 2017.[6]
Critical reception
Joseph Manthieu of Exclaim! wrote that Wayne's appearance on the track alongside Phil Adé on "Smile" stood out on the album alongside G-Eazy on "Fashion Week".[7] Pitchfork contributor Jonah Bromwich called it "one of the best songs on Shine," highlighting Spinz Beats' production for elevating both rappers' verses.[8] Perry Simpson of HotNewHipHop critiqued that despite Wale's "trademark flair for poetry", he called it "a frustratingly vapid song" filled with "uninspired singing about money stacks."[9]
Chart performance
"Running Back" debuted and peaked at numbers 37 and 100 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100 charts for the week of February 11, 2017.[10][11]
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on February 6, 2017 on Wale's account on YouTube. The music video was directed by ACRS. Since its release, the video has received over 14 million views.[12]
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 100 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 37 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | January 20, 2017 | Digital download | ||
References
- ↑ Lamarre, Carl. "Wale's 'Running Back' Feat. Lil Wayne: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ↑ Lilah, Rose (19 January 2017). "Wale - Running Back Feat. Lil Wayne - Stream [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ↑ Street Hustla (February 6, 2017). "Watch Wale feat. Lil Wayne "Running Back" Music Video". OnSmash. Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Running Back - Wale | Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on February 23, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ↑ Wale - Topic (9 February 2017). "Running Back (feat. Lil Wayne)" – via YouTube.
- ↑ Lamarre, Carl (January 3, 2017). "Wale Debuts 'Running Back' With Lil Wayne on ESPN's 'First Take,' Releases the Phil Ade-Featuring 'Smile'". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ↑ Manthieu, Joseph (May 1, 2017). "Wale - Shine (Album Review)". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
- ↑ Bromwich, Jonah. "Wale:Shine Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
- ↑ Simpson, Perry (May 3, 2017). "Wale's "SHiNE" (Review)". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (February 11, 2017)". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 12, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Hot 100 (February 11, 2017)". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ↑ Simmons, Ted (February 6, 2017). "Wale and Lil Wayne Keep It 'Running Back' in New Video". XXL. Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ↑ "Wale Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Wale Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Running Back (feat. Lil Wayne) - Single by Wale on Apple Music". iTunes. Archived from the original on February 23, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.