"Jump Out the Window" is a song by American rapper Big Sean from his fourth studio album I Decided (2017). It was sent to urban contemporary radio as the third single from the album on May 2, 2017.[1] The song was produced by Key Wane, with additional production by Hey DJ Camper. It also features uncredited vocals from singers Starrah, Jeremih and Tommy Parker.[2] The song contains a sample of "I Fall Apart" by Julianna Gianni, from the soundtrack of the film Vanilla Sky.

"Jump Out the Window"
Single by Big Sean
from the album I Decided
ReleasedMay 2, 2017
Genre
Length3:33
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Big Sean singles chronology
"I Think of You"
(2017)
"Jump Out the Window"
(2017)
"Feels"
(2017)
Music video
"Jump Out the Window" on YouTube

Music video

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The music video was released on May 7, 2017, and was directed by Lawrence Lamont. It finds Big Sean arriving at his girl Princess's house, only to discover that she was abducted into a Super Nintendo console by a video game villain. He gets sucked into the pixelated video game world, where he fights his way through several video games before saving the Princess. When they escape the game world, they discover the villain has followed them into reality. Sean makes him disappear by unplugging the console.[3]

Live performances

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Big Sean performed the song on MTV Movie & TV Awards.[4] He released the music video right after his performance.[5]

Charts

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 93
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 76
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 29
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[9] 44

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases | R&B, Hip Hop, Release Schedule and Street Dates | ..." 2017-04-26. Archived from the original on 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  2. ^ "BIG SEAN - I DECIDED". 2017-02-03. Archived from the original on 2017-02-03. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  3. ^ Kreps, Daniel (2017-05-08). "Watch Big Sean's Video Game-Inspired 'Jump Out the Window' Clip". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  4. ^ Roth, Madeline. "Big Sean Jumped Out The (Figurative) Window During His Movie & TV Awards Performance". MTV News. Archived from the original on May 8, 2017. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  5. ^ "Big Sean's 'Jump Out The Window' Video: Watch". Billboard. 2017-05-08. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  6. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  7. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  8. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  9. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  10. ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – Jump Out the Window". Recording Industry Association of America.