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| from the album 90 Days | ||||
| Released | July 22, 2022 | |||
| Length | 2:45 | |||
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"Back End" is a song by American rapper Finesse2tymes, released on July 22, 2022, as the lead single from his mixtape 90 Days (2022). Produced by DJ X.O. and Avo, it is one of the songs that propelled Finesse2tymes to fame and his first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 98 [1] and peaking at number 86.
Background
"Back End" was among the first songs that Finesse2tymes released following his release from prison. It became a viral hit on the video-sharing platform TikTok in the late summer of 2022, with creators using the song in videos which address double standards and inequality and directing attention to the lyrics "It's cool when they do it (It's cool, huh?) / it's a problem when I do it, fuck 'em". [2] [3] In January 2023, Finesse2tymes told Uproxx, "I knew this song was gonna be what it was gonna be when a number-one sensation on TikTok reposted it. It felt like success. I knew I was going to the top and it felt like I accomplished what I set out to accomplish in 90 days." [4]
Live performances
On December 15, 2022, Finesse2tymes performed the song on Uproxx Sessions. [3]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100 [5] | 86 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [6] | 29 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2023) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [7] | 80 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard) [8] | 45 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States ( RIAA) [9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Zellner, Xander (January 31, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Finesse2Tymes Debuts With Breakthrough Hit 'Back End'". Billboard. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ Ellis, Ellice D. (September 2, 2022). "(For You)r Consideration: The Hottest TikTok Trends In Music This Week". Uproxx. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ a b Ellis, Ellice D. (December 15, 2022). "Finesse2Tymes Brings The Viral Hit 'Back End' To UPROXX Sessions". Uproxx. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (January 30, 2023). "Finesse2Tymes Explains When He Knew 'Back End' Was A Hit On 'Uproxx Bar Stories'". Uproxx. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of February 18, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of February 18, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Finesse2tymes – Back End". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 25, 2023.