| Take a Step Back | |
| Cover: | Ski Mask the Slump God - Take a Step Back.jpeg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Ski Mask the Slump God featuring XXXTentacion |
| Album: | Drown in Designer and You Will Regret |
| Released: | May 12, 2017 |
| Recorded: | 2016 |
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| Length: | 3:30 |
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| Producer: | Ronny J |
| Chronology: | Ski Mask the Slump God |
| Prev Title: | BabyWipe |
| Prev Year: | 2017 |
| Next Title: | Catch Me Outside |
| Next Year: | 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.
"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.[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.