Buss It Explained

Buss It should not be confused with Bust It.

Buss It
Cover:Erica Banks Buss It.jpg
Alt:Two plastic cups, one tipped over and the other upright with an alcoholic drink being poured inside, in front of an orange background with text overlaid
Type:single
Artist:Erica Banks
Album:Erica Banks
Recorded:December 2019
Genre:Dirty rap
Length:3:07
Label:
Producer:Sgt. J
Prev Title:MZ E (Diss)
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Toot That
Next Year:2021

"Buss It" is a song recorded by American rapper Erica Banks. Written by Banks and produced by Sgt. J, the song was released on May 15, 2020, through 1501 Certified Entertainment and later through Warner Records as the lead single from Banks's self-titled fourth mixtape. It became popular on the video-sharing platform TikTok in early 2021 and peaked at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A remix featuring American rapper and singer Travis Scott was released in February 2021.

Composition

"Buss It" is a dirty rap[1] song, which begins with a sample from American rapper Nelly's 2002 song "Hot in Herre" in which Nelly sings, "Checkin' your reflection and tellin' your best friend/Like, 'Girl, I think my butt gettin' big'",[2] which then transitions into the song's "trap-heavy" chorus over a repetition of the sample.[3] The Dallas Observers Alex Gonzalez described the song as "an ass-shaking strip club anthem".

Background

"Buss It" was recorded in December 2019 by Banks with producer Sgt. J.[4] Although Banks was originally hesitant to release it, stating that she "didn't like the song", she eventually released it in June 2020 after being encouraged by Sgt. J and her friends.

TikTok challenge

A social media challenge using "Buss It" was created on video-sharing platform TikTok by user Erika Davila in early January 2021. The "Buss It" challenge begins with users wearing no makeup and everyday clothing before another clip plays which shows them in makeup "dropping it down low" and twerking. The challenge was recreated by musicians and actors.[5] [6] [7] [8] Harper's Bazaar cited it as the first major TikTok trend of 2021,where it has seen over 5.5 million videos on the platform.

Commercial performance

"Buss It" debuted on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in August 2020 at number 38, peaking at number 36. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 100 five months later in January 2021 as a result of its viral popularity.[9] The song also topped both the Billboard Top Triller U.S. and Top Triller Global charts.[10] The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2021.[11]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 94
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 23
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 47
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 18
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] 7

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] 67

Remix

Buss It (Remix)
Cover:Buss It Remix.jpg
Alt:Two plastic cups, one tipped over and the other upright with an alcoholic drink being poured inside, in front of an orange background with text overlaid
Type:single
Artist:Erica Banks featuring Travis Scott
Genre:Dirty rap
Length:3:07
Label:
  • 1501 Certified
  • Warner
Producer:Sgt. J
Chronology:Erica Banks
Prev Title:Bounce
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Jitterbugs
Next Year:2021

A remix of "Buss It" featuring vocals from American rapper Travis Scott was released on February 11, 2021. A teaser for the remix was posted by Banks to her Twitter account hours before its release.[18] The remix begins with a new verse from Scott with autotuned vocals and ad-libs in which he raps about spending money on expensive items and women and references stock prices and American rapper Roddy Ricch.[19] [20] [21] [22]

Critical reception

Billboards Jason Lipshutz wrote that, on the remix, "Scott puts in extra work, sounding exuberant in the remix’s first half", while Rap-Up called the verse "infectious".[23] Uproxxs Aaron Williams wrote that "the track actually works with Travis on it, and he brings every bit as much energy as his host."[24]

Release history

RegionDateVersionFormatLabel
VariousMay 15, 2020Original[25]
VariousFebruary 11, 2021Remix[26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gonzalez . Alex . Dallas Rapper Erica Banks Is Hotter Than Texas With 'Buss It' . . January 25, 2021 . en . July 1, 2020.
  2. Gonzales . Erica . Erica Banks Almost Didn't Release "Buss It"—and Now It's a Viral Sensation . . January 25, 2021 . en . January 22, 2021.
  3. Mamo . Heran . What Is the 'Buss It' Challenge? . . January 25, 2021 . en . January 12, 2021.
  4. Web site: McKinney . Jessica . What Is the Buss It Challenge? 2021's First Big Viral Trend, Explained . . January 25, 2021 . en . January 12, 2021.
  5. Web site: Johnson . Cherise . Erica Banks Thinks Her Viral 'Buss It' Challenge Is A Beautiful Thing . . January 25, 2021 . en . January 19, 2021.
  6. Web site: Moore . Andria . Chloe Bailey Did The "Buss It" Challenge And It Pretty Much Broke The Internet . . January 25, 2021 . en . January 21, 2021.
  7. Web site: Deepika Padukone has a twerk-off with Ranveer Singh, gives Buss It challenge a fun spin. Watch video . . March 11, 2021 . en . March 10, 2021.
  8. Web site: Ushe . Naledi . Jordyn Woods Takes on TikTok 'Buss It' Challenge, Boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns Says 'God Is Good' . . January 27, 2021 . en . January 26, 2021.
  9. Web site: White . Caitlin . Erica Banks Scores Her First Hot 100 Hit With The 'Buss It' Challenge . . January 25, 2021 . January 19, 2021.
  10. Web site: Hardy . Shanae . #BussItChallenge Rapper Erica Banks Looks Beyond TikTok Fame . . March 11, 2021 . en . February 17, 2021.
  11. Web site: Elibert . Mark . Erica Banks' Signature Hit 'Buss It' Goes Gold . . June 16, 2021 . en . June 4, 2021.
  12. Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart (March 6, 2021). Billboard. March 2, 2021.
  13. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 22, 2021. February 20, 2021.
  14. Hot 100 Chart (February 27, 2021). Billboard . February 24, 2021.
  15. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart (February 27, 2021) . Billboard . February 23, 2021.
  16. Rhythmic Songs: March 27, 2021. Billboard. March 23, 2021.
  17. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  18. Web site: Eustice . Kyle . Travis Scott Hops On Erica Banks 'Buss It (Remix)' — Paving The Way For Infinite TikTok Challenges . . March 11, 2021 . en . February 11, 2021.
  19. Web site: Zhang . Charlie . Travis Scott Spices up Erica Banks' Single "Buss It" With a Catchy Remix . Hypebeast . March 11, 2021 . en . February 16, 2021.
  20. Web site: Mahadevan . Tara C. . Travis Scott Hops on Remix for Erica Banks' Hit Single "Buss It" . Complex . March 11, 2021 . en . February 11, 2021.
  21. Web site: Murphy . Chris . Travis Scott Busts Out a Verse on Erica Banks's 'Buss It' Remix . . March 11, 2021 . en-us . February 11, 2021.
  22. Web site: Travis Scott Drops Remix to Erica Banks' 'Buss It' . . March 11, 2021 . en . February 11, 2021.
  23. First Stream: New Music From Taylor Swift, Nipsey Hussle & Jay-Z, Dua Lipa and More . . March 11, 2021 . en . February 12, 2021.
  24. Web site: Williams . Aaron . Erica Banks And Travis Scott's 'Buss It' Remix Is Awash In Cactus Jack Signatures . . March 11, 2021 . en . February 11, 2021.
  25. Web site: Buss It - Single by Erica Banks . Apple Music . January 25, 2021 . en-us.
  26. Web site: Buss It (feat. Travis Scott) - Single by Erica Banks . Apple Music . March 11, 2021 . en-us.

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