Break Up (song)
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He describes the song as, "it’s a little bit of everything on this record. That’s why I love it. Sean is like a brother to me. He knows me. So, when he did this record, he was definitely thinking about me. It’s a club record and every man has experienced this situation before. It’s like why would you want to break up with me when you gon’ get the same thing with the next man. But, he ain’t gon do it as fly as I can. I can’t wait to perform it. It’s going to be a movie. Look for the movie! We’re not calling this a single or a video, we’re calling it a movie
From DjBooth.net, Burmy speaks that "While Gucci Mane‘s guest verse (no, this is not some late April Fools’ joke) might seem unnecessary to some, Sean Garrett‘s writing and background vocals, together with Bangladesh‘s repetitive, percussion-heavy beat (similar to his work on A Milli and Diva) add up to what could be one of the most widely-spun singles of spring/summer ‘09!".
An unofficial remix features Mario, Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett along with Bow Wow, other remix features Mario, Gucci Mane & Nicki Minaj
and the last remix includes guest vocals from Rick Ross
and Youg Breed, Mario, Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett are still included on this remix.
The song was covered by American rapper Tyga
who made a freestyle of the song. Was also covered by American R&B singer Trey Songz
which changed the lyrics and renamed the songs as "Wake Up".
Lil Wayne
also did a remix on his No Ceilings
mixtape.
with director Chris Robinson
. The scenes that were shot on the bedroom was actually Mario's bedroom from his house and Mario stated he felt a little feeling of invasion of privacy because he's not used to being with a girl in bed while having cameras around. Audra, from new girl group RichGirl
, is the girl who plays the role of Mario's girlfriend who wants to break up with him. In the video it is shown that they argue and he isn't a trustworthy boyfriend to her, as he is seen flirting with another girl in a club. Although he still tries to look for her remarking in the song that although he cheats he loves her. Brave (Christina Williams), from RichGirl
, also makes a short appearance in which it shows her and Audra catching Mario in the act with another girl. In Sean Garrett's part, model Rosa Acosta makes an appearance. On May, Mario stated that the video was coming soon. On July 2, Mario announced on his Twitter that he would be on 106 & Park
to premiere the music video, although the video didn't premiered and is set to premier on the following week. On July 7, was announced on his website that the music video premiered on 9 of July exclusively on World Star Hip Hop.
The song quickly rose on BET
video countdown show 106 & Park it debuted at number 10. Moving to number 7. On July 22 the video moved up to number 3 on the countdown. By the end of the week, the video went to number 1 on the countdown. Due its success, it was placed at #7 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.
The song first appearance was at U.S. Billboard Bubblling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles at number 111, in the following week the song peaked at 110, and finally on the third week entered on U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaking at 86, currently it's at number 2.
Initially, the song charted on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100
at number 117. On the chart week of July 4, 2009 the song debuted on the main Billboard Hot 100
at number 98, and peaking at number 14, becoming Gucci Mane's most successful hit to date. It has also become Mario's most successful single in the U.S. since "Let Me Love You
", 5 years prior. It got the position of number 7 on BET's Notarized.
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Critical reception
The review from "newmusicreviews" says: "The beat is kinda iffy at some points, and the moves from R&B to Hip-Hop seem a little forced, but for the most part the track is decent. 7/10".From DjBooth.net, Burmy speaks that "While Gucci Mane‘s guest verse (no, this is not some late April Fools’ joke) might seem unnecessary to some, Sean Garrett‘s writing and background vocals, together with Bangladesh‘s repetitive, percussion-heavy beat (similar to his work on A Milli and Diva) add up to what could be one of the most widely-spun singles of spring/summer ‘09!".
Remixes and Covers
Remixes:An unofficial remix features Mario, Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett along with Bow Wow, other remix features Mario, Gucci Mane & Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj , better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj; ), is a Trinidadian-born American recording artist...
and the last remix includes guest vocals from Rick Ross
Rick Ross (rapper)
William Leonard Roberts II , better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross, to whom he has no connection...
and Youg Breed, Mario, Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett are still included on this remix.
The song was covered by American rapper Tyga
Tyga
Michael Stevenson , better known by his stage name Tyga , is an American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Republic Records. He is of Vietnamese and Jamaican descent...
who made a freestyle of the song. Was also covered by American R&B singer Trey Songz
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
which changed the lyrics and renamed the songs as "Wake Up".
Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
also did a remix on his No Ceilings
No Ceilings
No Ceilings is a mixtape by rap artist Lil Wayne. It was scheduled to be released on October 31, 2009, but was leaked before the official date. No Ceilings was officially released on October 31 , with 4 additional tracks. The mixtape is available as a free and legal download...
mixtape.
Music video
The music video for "Break Up" was shot in in the second week of June, as Sean Garrett stated, most of the video was filmed in a new complex, which boasted top of the line architecture, was on the harbor, and had a view of the city of BaltimoreBaltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
with director Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson (director)
Chris Robinson is an American film director working mostly with music videos and commercials. He has directed commercials for brands such as iPod, Coca Cola and Verizon and music videos for songs like "Fallin'" and "You Don't Know My Name" by Alicia Keys, "Roc Boys" by Jay-Z, the grammy nominated...
. The scenes that were shot on the bedroom was actually Mario's bedroom from his house and Mario stated he felt a little feeling of invasion of privacy because he's not used to being with a girl in bed while having cameras around. Audra, from new girl group RichGirl
RichGirl
RichGirl was an American R&B girl group consisting of four members, Audra, Brave, Lyndriette and SeVen. The group was formed with the help of record producer Rich Harrison, and is managed by Tina Davis...
, is the girl who plays the role of Mario's girlfriend who wants to break up with him. In the video it is shown that they argue and he isn't a trustworthy boyfriend to her, as he is seen flirting with another girl in a club. Although he still tries to look for her remarking in the song that although he cheats he loves her. Brave (Christina Williams), from RichGirl
RichGirl
RichGirl was an American R&B girl group consisting of four members, Audra, Brave, Lyndriette and SeVen. The group was formed with the help of record producer Rich Harrison, and is managed by Tina Davis...
, also makes a short appearance in which it shows her and Audra catching Mario in the act with another girl. In Sean Garrett's part, model Rosa Acosta makes an appearance. On May, Mario stated that the video was coming soon. On July 2, Mario announced on his Twitter that he would be on 106 & Park
106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
to premiere the music video, although the video didn't premiered and is set to premier on the following week. On July 7, was announced on his website that the music video premiered on 9 of July exclusively on World Star Hip Hop.
The song quickly rose on BET
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
video countdown show 106 & Park it debuted at number 10. Moving to number 7. On July 22 the video moved up to number 3 on the countdown. By the end of the week, the video went to number 1 on the countdown. Due its success, it was placed at #7 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.
Chart performance
Mario asked to all his fans to request "Break Up". He said that he needed 2000 more spins before he goes for adds in three weeks.The song first appearance was at U.S. Billboard Bubblling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles at number 111, in the following week the song peaked at 110, and finally on the third week entered on U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, peaking at 86, currently it's at number 2.
Initially, the song charted on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100
Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles
The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the top 25 singles below number 100 that have not yet charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes, however, singles halt their progress on this chart, and never appear on the Hot 100...
at number 117. On the chart week of July 4, 2009 the song debuted on the main Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
at number 98, and peaking at number 14, becoming Gucci Mane's most successful hit to date. It has also become Mario's most successful single in the U.S. since "Let Me Love You
Let Me Love You
"Let Me Love You" is an R&B song by American recording artist Mario, from his second studio album Turning Point . It was co-written by Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, and Scott Storch, who also produced it...
", 5 years prior. It got the position of number 7 on BET's Notarized.
Credits and personnel
- Songwriting - Radric Davis, Sean GarrettSean GarrettGarrett Hamler, better known by his stage name Sean Garrett is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He has produced fifteen number one singles in only seven years of producing music. That number puts him in fifth place on the Billboard list of producers with the most number...
, Shondrae CrawfordBangladeshBangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south... - Production - Shondrae "Mr. Bangladesh" Crawford, Sean "The Pen" Garrett
- Vocal production - Sean Garrett
- Recording - Miles Walker, assisted by D.P. Samuels, Kory Aaron
- Mixing - Fabian Marasciullo, assisted by Edward Lidow
- Featuring Vocals - Gucci Mane, Sean Garrett
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Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
2 |
End of year charts
| Charts (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
65 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | April 28, 2009 | Digital Download | J J Records J Records was an American record label, owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment, and was distributed through the RCA Music Group.-Company history:... , Sony Music |
| May 11, 2009 | CD Single, Promotional radio release | ||
| August 18, 2009 | Full radio airplay Airplay * Airplay is the amount of time a song is played on the radio.It may also refer to:* AirPlay, an audio & video streaming technology from Apple Inc.* Airplay , Foster & Graydon music project from 1980* Citroën C1, Citroën C1 Airplay... |