Back 2 U Explained
| Back 2 U |
| Cover: | Back2USteveAokiBoehmCover.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Steve Aoki and Boehm featuring Walk the Moon |
| Released: | May 19, 2016 |
| Recorded: | 2016 |
| Length: | 4:35 |
| Chronology: | Steve Aoki |
| Prev Title: | Melody |
| Prev Year: | 2016 |
| Next Title: | ILYSM |
| Next Year: | 2016 |
"Back 2 U" is a song by DJs Steve Aoki and Boehm. It features indie rock band Walk the Moon. It was released on 19 May 2016 via Ultra Records. A remix by William Black was released as a single.[1] A remix EP was also released, featuring remixes from Bad Royale (together with Aoki), Unlike Pluto, Breathe Carolina, DBSTF, Felguk and FTampa.[2] [3]
Background
Monique Melendez of Billboard described the song as a "dance-meets-subdued pop rock track."[4] Speaking about the song, Aoki said "We each brought our own musical style to the track to make a song that I am so excited for everyone to hear.” Peter Rubinstein of YourEDM described the song as a "soaring progressive-tropical house track that features catchy vocals."[5] The song has been streamed over 28 million times on Spotify.[6]
Music video
The official music video was released on 10 June 2016 via Ultra Records on YouTube.[7] [8]
Charts
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- News: Steve Aoki & Boehm (Ft. Walk The Moon) - Back 2 U (William Black Remix) - EDMTunes. alanapiedl. 2016-10-14. EDMTunes. 2017-04-26. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20170427100240/http://www.edmtunes.com/2016/10/back-2-u-william-black-remix/. 2017-04-27. dead.
- Web site: [PREMIERE] Steve Aoki & Boehm Feat. Walk The Moon - Back 2 U (Unlike Pluto Remix)]. Isasi. Nick. August 5, 2016. Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2017-04-26.
- News: Steve Aoki And Bad Royale Team Up On "Back 2 U" Remix. Jones. Connor. 2016-08-05. We Got This Covered. 2017-04-26. en-US.
- Hear Steve Aoki & Boehm's Dancefloor-Ready 'Back 2 U' Feat. Walk the Moon. Melendez. Monique. 18 May 2016. Billboard. 2017-04-26.
- Web site: Steve Aoki Impresses With Star-Studded New Collab & We Honestly Can't Stop Listening. Rubinstein. Peter. 2016-05-21. Your EDM. 2017-04-26.
- News: Steve Aoki Remixes My Chemical Romance's 'Welcome To The Black Parade'. BWW News Desk. 2017-04-26. en.
- News: Steve Aoki And Boehm Release Official Music Video For "Back 2 U". Cameron. John. 2016-06-29. We Got This Covered. 2017-04-26. en-US.
- News: Steve Aoki, Boehm And Walk The Moon Go Mobile With Their "Back 2 U" Video: Watch Idolator. Daw. Robbie. 2016-06-10. Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com. 2017-04-26.
- Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 21, 2016. sv. Sverigetopplistan. 2 May 2021.
- Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2016. Billboard. November 22, 2019.
