"Moves" is a hip hop song recorded by American rapper Big Sean. It was originally released on December 22, 2016, as a promotional single then later sent to rhythmic radio as the second official single from his fourth studio album, I Decided (2017).[1] The song was produced by Fuse and Tre Pounds, with additional production by Amaire Johnson. It features additional songwriting by Serge Durand.[2][3]
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| Single by Big Sean | ||||
| from the album I Decided | ||||
| Released | January 10, 2017 | |||
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| Length | 2:22 | |||
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| "Moves" on YouTube | ||||
Release
editBig Sean previewed "Moves" on December 16, 2016, and premiered the full version of the song on December 22, 2016.[4][5]
Music video
editThe music video for the song, directed by Mike Carson, premiered on January 4, 2017 via Sean's Vevo channel.[6]
Chart performance
editMoves peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart. It also peaked at number 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. On August 19, 2020, the single was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and streaming data of over two million units in the United States.[7]
Charts
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[14] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ "Ariana Grande & Future's "Everyday" most added honor at rhythmic radio". Headline Planet. January 10, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ "Big Sean – Moves". OnSMASH. December 22, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "BMI". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved February 8, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Moves by Big Sean". SoundCloud. December 16, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Big Sean Makes Major "Moves" on New Song". XXL. December 22, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Watch Big Sean's Stylish 'Moves' Video". Rolling Stone. January 4, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "RIAA Certifications - Big Sean". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "ARIA Urban Singles Chart". ARIA. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – Moves". Recording Industry Association of America.