Back 2 U

"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]

This article is about the song by Steve Aoki. For the song by Raeko, see Sir Sly.
"Back 2 U"
Single by Steve Aoki and Boehm featuring Walk the Moon
ReleasedMay 19, 2016
Recorded2016
Genre
Length4:35
Label
  • Ultra Records
Steve Aoki singles chronology
"Melody"
(2016)		 "Back 2 U"
(2016)		 "ILYSM"
(2016)
Boehm singles chronology
"Swallow My Pride"
(2016)		 "Back 2 U"
(2016)		 "Future Self"
(2016)
Walk the Moon singles chronology
"Work This Body"
(2016)		 "Back 2 U"
(2016)		 "One Foot"
(2017)
Music video
"Back 2 U" on YouTube

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]

Track listing
Singles[9][10]
No.TitleLength
1."Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon)4:35
2."Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (William Black Remix)3:58
Extended play (remixes)[11]
No.TitleLength
1."Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (Steve Aoki & Bad Royale Remix)4:23
2."Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (Unlike Pluto Remix)3:37
3."Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (Breathe Carolina Remix)4:45
4."Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (DBSTF Remix)5:15
5."Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (Felguk Remix)3:57
6."Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (FTampa Remix))4:34
Total length:26:31

Charts
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References
  1. alanapiedl (2016-10-14). "Steve Aoki & Boehm (Ft. Walk The Moon) - Back 2 U (William Black Remix) - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. Archived from the original on 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  2. Isasi, Nick (August 5, 2016). "[PREMIERE] Steve Aoki & Boehm Feat. Walk The Moon - Back 2 U (Unlike Pluto Remix)". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  3. Jones, Connor (2016-08-05). "Steve Aoki And Bad Royale Team Up On "Back 2 U" Remix". We Got This Covered. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  4. Melendez, Monique (18 May 2016). "Hear Steve Aoki & Boehm's Dancefloor-Ready 'Back 2 U' Feat. Walk the Moon". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  5. Rubinstein, Peter (2016-05-21). "Steve Aoki Impresses With Star-Studded New Collab & We Honestly Can't Stop Listening". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  6. Desk, BWW News. "Steve Aoki Remixes My Chemical Romance's 'Welcome To The Black Parade'". Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  7. Cameron, John (2016-06-29). "Steve Aoki And Boehm Release Official Music Video For "Back 2 U"". We Got This Covered. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  8. Daw, Robbie (2016-06-10). "Steve Aoki, Boehm And Walk The Moon Go Mobile With Their "Back 2 U" Video: Watch | Idolator". Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  9. "Back 2 U (feat. WALK THE MOON) - Single by Steve Aoki & Boehm on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  10. "Back 2 U (feat. WALK the MOON) [William Black Remix] - Single by Steve Aoki & Boehm on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  11. "Back 2 U (feat. Walk the Moon) [Remixes] - EP by Steve Aoki & Boehm on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
  12. "Steve Aoki Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  13. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
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