Take a Step Back

Last updated
"Take a Step Back"
Ski Mask the Slump God - Take a Step Back.jpeg
Single by Ski Mask the Slump God featuring XXXTentacion
from the album Drown in Designer and You Will Regret
ReleasedMay 12, 2017
Recorded2016
Genre
Length3:30
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Ronny J
Ski Mask the Slump God singles chronology
"BabyWipe"
(2017)
"Take a Step Back"
(2017)
"Catch Me Outside"
(2017)
XXXTentacion singles chronology
"What in XXXTarnation"
(2017)
"Take a Step Back"
(2017)
"Revenge"
(2017)

"Take a Step Back" is a song by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God featuring fellow American rapper XXXTentacion. The song was released as a single for Ski Mask's mixtape You Will Regret . It was produced by Ronny J.

Contents

Background

"Take a Step Back" was originally released for Ski Mask the Slump God's mixtape Drown in Designer on May 16, 2016 and as a single for Ski Mask's mixtape You Will Regret on May 12, 2017. The song has been described as a "mosh pit anthem" and as the unofficial theme of rap festivals. [1] [2] The song utilizes elements of punk rock and heavy metal. The song was recorded on a pair of iPhone earbuds, giving it a distorted sound, but Ski Mask said that he and XXXTentacion used it to their advantage. [1] [3]

A feud ensued between Ski Mask and X between late 2017 and early 2018, with Ski Mask saying he wanted to be seen as an individual rapper rather than just X's partner. [4] X briefly said he would quit music until Ski Mask would be his friend again. [5] At the 2018 Rolling Loud festival while Ski Mask was set to perform, the two surprised the audience with X joining Ski Mask to perform "Take A Step Back", ending the feud. [1]

Personnel

Certifications

Certifications for "Take a Step Back"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [6] Platinum1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">XXXTentacion</span> American rapper and singer-songwriter (1998–2018)

Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, known professionally as XXXTentacion, was an American rapper and singer, songwriter and record producer. Though a controversial figure due to his widely publicized legal troubles, XXXTentacion gained a cult following among his young fanbase during his short career with his depression- and alienation-themed music. Critics and fans often credit him for his musical versatility, with his music exploring emo, trap, trap metal, nu metal, indie rock, lo-fi, hip hop, R&B, and punk rock. He is considered to be a leading figure in the establishment of the emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres, which garnered mainstream attention during the mid-to-late 2010s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">XXXTentacion discography</span>

XXXTentacion was an American rapper and singer who released four studio albums, one compilation album, two mixtapes, four collaborative mixtapes, seven extended plays and 29 singles. As of June 2018, he sold more than 25 million album-equivalent units in the United States. XXXTentacion was awarded for sales of over 20 million records by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As of October 2020, he has sold more than 75 million records in the United States.

<i>Members Only, Vol. 3</i> 2017 mixtape by Members Only

Members Only, Vol. 3, also referred to by its full title XXXTentacion Presents: Members Only, Vol. 3 on streaming services, is the second mixtape by American hip hop group Members Only. It was released via SoundCloud on June 26, 2017. It is the final Members Only project to be released during XXXTentacion's lifetime.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trippie Redd</span> American rapper and singer (born 1999)

Michael Lamar White IV, known professionally as Trippie Redd, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a member of the SoundCloud rap scene. His debut mixtape, A Love Letter to You (2017), and its lead single, "Love Scars", propelled him to popularity.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Smokepurpp</span> American rapper from Florida

Omar Jeffery Pineiro, known professionally as Smokepurpp, is an American rapper. Originally a record producer, Pineiro later found success on the audio distribution platform SoundCloud in 2017 from his surge in popularity due to his track "Audi".

Ronald Oneil Spence, Jr., professionally known as Ronny J, is an American record producer, singer, rapper, and songwriter. He has worked with well-known artists such as Denzel Curry, XXXTentacion, Token, Lil Pump, Bhad Bhabie, Juice Wrld, Sfera Ebbasta, 6ix9ine, Ski Mask the Slump God, Eminem, Machine Gun Kelly, Iggy Azalea, and Kanye West.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ski Mask the Slump God</span> American rapper and songwriter from Florida (born 1996)

Stokeley Clevon Goulbourne, known professionally as Ski Mask the Slump God, is an American rapper. He initially rose to prominence alongside XXXTentacion and their collective Members Only. In 2017, he released the singles "BabyWipe" and "Catch Me Outside", both of which were featured on his mixtape You Will Regret (2017), which was certified Gold by the RIAA.

Members Only was an American hip hop collective from Broward County, Florida, formed in 2014. It was originally only a duo consisting of Jahseh Onfroy (XXXTentacion) and Stokeley Goulbourne after the two met in a juvenile detention center. It closely associated with another collective named Very Rare, and members of both collectives also refer to themselves as VR All-Stars. Following the release of their fourth project, Members Only, Vol. 4, the collective has gone on an indefinite hiatus, with some of its most prominent members such as Craig Xen and Wifisfuneral exiting the group.

The following list is a discography of production by Ronny J, an American hip hop record producer, rapper and singer from Miami, Florida. It includes a list of songs produced, co-produced and remixed by year, artist, album and title.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yung Bans</span> American rapper from Missouri

Vas Coleman, known professionally as Yung Bans, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is best known for his singles including "Ridin'", "Lonely", "Dresser", "Right Through You", and "4TSpoon" featuring Playboi Carti; as well as the Yung Bans Vol. 1-5 mixtape series.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Pump</span> American rapper from Florida (born 2000)

Gazzy Fabio Garcia, known professionally as Lil Pump, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as apart of the SoundCloud rap scene in the late 2010s, gaining distinction for his minimalist music and rambunctious public persona. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, he garnered mainstream attention following the release of his 2017 single "Gucci Gang", which peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and preceded his eponymous debut studio album in October of that year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ski Mask the Slump God discography</span> Punk rap recording artist discography

American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God has released one studio album, four mixtapes, five collaborative mixtapes, four extended plays and 17 singles. Ski Mask's debut studio album, Stokeley, was released on November 30, 2018 through Republic Records and peaked on the US Billboard 200 chart at number six.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Craig Xen</span> American rapper from Texas

Craig J. Gordwin, known professionally as Craig Xen, is an American rapper, best known for his collaborations with XXXTentacion and hip hop collective Members Only.

<i>You Will Regret</i> 2017 mixtape by Ski Mask the Slump God

You Will Regret is the second mixtape by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God. It was originally released on June 30, 2017, by Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records. The mixtape was reissued, titled You Will Regret (Reloaded) on February 2, 2018, with three extra songs, all previously released as singles. It features guest appearances from XXXTentacion, MadeinTYO, and DirtyFaceSmook. The mixtape debuted at number 195 on the US Billboard 200. The mixtape was supported by three singles: "BabyWipe", "Take a Step Back", and "Catch Me Outside", which are all certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Raider Klan was an American hip hop collective formed in the Carol City neighborhood of Miami Gardens, in 2008. It grew to include members from other U.S. cities, such as Memphis, Seattle (Thraxxhouse), and Houston. They are widely regarded by fans, critics, and fellow artists as one of the most influential hip hop movements of the 2010s. In 2012, the Guardian cited them as one of the key acts bringing back hip hop groups.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Catch Me Outside</span> Single by Ski Mask the Slump God

"Catch Me Outside" is a song by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God, released on June 13, 2017 as the third single from his second mixtape You Will Regret (2017). The song is a freestyle over "She's a Bitch" by Missy Elliott, produced by Timbaland.

<i>Look at Me</i> (2022 film) 2022 documentary film

Look at Me is a 2022 documentary film, directed by Sabaah Folayan. It focuses on the life and death of the rapper and singer Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, known as XXXTentacion. The film's title is named after his breakthrough single. It premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 15, 2022 and was released on Hulu on May 26, 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">What in XXXTarnation</span> Single by XXXTentacion featuring Ski Mask the Slump God

"What in XXXTarnation" is a song by American rapper XXXTentacion featuring fellow American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God. The song was released as a single for the Members Only mixtape Members Only, Vol. 3. It was produced by STAIN.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">BabyWipe</span> Single by Ski Mask the Slump God

"BabyWipe" is a song by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God, released through SoundCloud on April 22, 2017. It was released to streaming services on April 28, 2017, as the lead single from his second mixtape You Will Regret (2017). The song was produced by CashMoneyAP.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Revenge Tour</span> 2017 concert tour by XXXTentacion

The Revenge Tour was the first and only concert tour by American rapper and singer XXXTentacion in support of his second mixtape, Revenge (2017), and partially in support of his then-upcoming debut studio album, 17 (2017). It traveled across the United States in fourteen different states. The tour started on May 31, 2017 in Houston, Texas and ended on July 2, 2017 in Pompano Beach, Florida. The tour was supported by XXXTentacion's hip hop collective, Members Only, which included fellow rappers such as Ski Mask the Slump God, Craig Xen, and Wifisfuneral,. While XXXTentacion made multiple concert appearances following the Revenge Tour, it was his only ever concert tour as he was murdered in June 2018. The tour was subject to multiple controversies.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "How "Take a Step Back" Became a Mosh Pit Anthem". Complex. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  2. Elibert, Mark (2021-11-10). "Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, XXXTENTACION + More Officially Named SoundCloud Greats". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  3. Woods, Aleia (3 May 2021). "Ski Mask The Slump God Calls Out 6ix9ine After Tekashi Plays XXXTentacion's 'Look at Me' During Concert". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  4. "Ski Mask The Slump God Distances Himself From XXXTentacion – XXL". XXL Mag. 31 October 2017. Archived from the original on November 3, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  5. "XXXTentacion Will Make Music If Ski Mask the Slump God Is His Friend Again". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on October 30, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  6. "American single certifications – Ski Mask the Slump God – Take a Step Back". Recording Industry Association of America.