Moves (Big Sean song) explained

Moves
Type:	single
Artist:	Big Sean
Album:	I Decided
Prev Title:	Castro
Prev Year:	2016
Next Title:	I Think of You
Next Year:	2017

"Moves" is a hip hop song recorded by American rapper Big Sean. It was originally released on December 22, 2016, as a promotional single then later sent to rhythmic radio as the second official single from his fourth studio album, I Decided (2017).^[1] The song was produced by Fuse and Tre Pounds, with additional production by Amaire Johnson. It features additional songwriting by Serge Durand.^{[2] [3]}

Release

Big Sean previewed "Moves" on December 16, 2016, and premiered the full version of the song on December 22, 2016.^{[4] [5]}

Music video

The music video for the song, directed by Mike Carson, premiered on January 4, 2017 via Sean's Vevo channel.^[6]

Chart performance

Moves peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart. It also peaked at number 15 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. On August 19, 2020, the single was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and streaming data of over two million units in the United States.^[7]

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ariana Grande & Future's "Everyday" most added honor at rhythmic radio. Headline Planet. January 10, 2017. February 9, 2017.
2. Web site: Big Sean – Moves. OnSMASH. December 22, 2016. January 31, 2017.
3. Web site: BMI. Broadcast Music, Inc.. February 8, 2017.
4. Web site: Moves by Big Sean. SoundCloud. December 16, 2016. January 31, 2017.
5. Web site: Big Sean Makes Major "Moves" on New Song. XXL. December 22, 2016. January 31, 2017.
6. Watch Big Sean's Stylish 'Moves' Video. Rolling Stone. January 4, 2017. January 31, 2017.
7. Web site: RIAA Certifications - Big Sean. . August 19, 2020.
8. Web site: ARIA Urban Singles Chart. ARIA. February 11, 2017.
9. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. July 1, 2020.