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| Single by 3OH!3 | ||||
| from the album Omens | ||||
| Released | March 5, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | Eden Studios (Los Angeles) | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | Photo Finish | |||
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"Back to Life" is a song by American hip-hop duo 3OH!3. It was released on March 5, 2013, as the third and final single from their fourth studio album Omens , via Photo Finish Records. The song was written by Sean Foreman, Nathaniel Motte and Greg Kurstin.
On March 3, 2013, the group revealed the release date for their fourth studio album, Omens , along with an announcement of the third single from the album, "Back to Life". The duo stated they would release the song if fans accomplished a series of tasks suggested by the duo. [1] They eventually streamed the single on their website the following day, before it was released for digital download on March 5. [2]
Matt Collar of AllMusic felt that the track's "results are pretty trite." [3] Kelly Gonsalves of The Pop Break stated, "this song is highly refreshing, even featuring some pleasant piano chords and just the kind of melody that makes you wanna throw your arm over a friend’s shoulder and wave your cell phone around in the air." [4]
The music video for "Back to Life" premiered on March 5, 2013, and was directed by Mickey Finnegan. [5] [6] The video sees the duo robbing a fish market at a grocery store which leads them into getting a fight with the butcher. [7]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Back to Life" | 3:45 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Back to Life" (Jidax Remix Club Mix) | 6:56 |
| 2. | "Back to Life" (Stan SB Remix) | 3:50 |
Credits for "Back to Life" adapted from album's liner notes. [8]
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| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [9] | 93 |
| South Korea International Chart (GAON) [10] | 110 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [11] | 15 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | March 5, 2013 | Digital download | Photo Finish | [12] |
| Sweden | CD single | [13] |
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