Slide (H.E.R. song)
"Slide" is a song by American singer H.E.R. featuring YG. It was released as a single on September 27, 2019. A remix featuring Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown was released in January 2020.
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Single by H.E.R. featuring YG | ||||
Released | September 27, 2019 | |||
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Length | 3:58 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
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Producer(s) | Cardo | |||
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YG singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Slide" on YouTube |
Background
H.E.R. debuted the song "Slide" during her set at the Lights On Festival.[1][2] It was released as a single on September 27, 2019.[2][3]
Music video
The music video for "Slide" was premiered by Complex on October 17, 2019[4] before its official release the following day.[5] It was directed by Mike Ho and filmed in different locations in California, including the Grand Lake Theatre and the West Oakland station.[6] The video opens with a recording of H.E.R.'s performance at the Concord Pavilion for the inaugural Lights On Festival.[6][7] Other scenes feature dance numbers, bikers, graffiti and ghost riding.[4][5]
Commercial performance
On the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated January 4, 2020, "Slide" debuted at 85.[8] It has peaked at #43,[9] becoming H.E.R.'s highest entry on the chart.[10] It also hit several other Billboard charts, including the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay in which it peaked at 17.[11]
In New Zealand, it did not reach the Official Top 40 Singles but peaked at 23 on the Hot 40 Singles.[12]
Live performances
H.E.R. recorded a live version of "Slide" at Vevo's New York City studios. She performed the song alongside a keyboardist, a bassist and a percussionist. It was published on December 17, 2019.[13]
She performed "Slide" while playing the guitar during an episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers aired in January 2020.[14] YG's verse was replaced by an instrumental intro played by H.E.R.'s drummer and bassist.[15]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[16]
- H.E.R. – associated performer, composer, lyricist
- YG – associated performer, composer, lyricist
- Cardo – producer, composer, lyricist
- Charles Carter – composer, lyricist
- Elijah Dias – composer, lyricist
- Jermaine Dupri – composer, lyricist
- Roger Parker – composer, lyricist
- Shawn Carter – composer, lyricist
- Steven Arrington – composer, lyricist
- Tiara Thomas – composer, lyricist
- Waung Hankerson – composer, lyricist
- Dave Kutch – mastering engineer
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing engineer
- Dee Brown – recording engineer
- Miki Tsutsumi – engineer
- Alex Pyle – assistant engineer
- Ayana Depas – assistant engineer
- DJ Riggins – assistant engineer
- Jacob Richards – assistant engineer
- Lou Carrao – assistant engineer
- Mike Seaberg – assistant engineer
Remix
"Slide (Remix)" | |
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Song by H.E.R. featuring Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown | |
Released | January 15, 2020 |
Length | 4:56 |
Label | RCA |
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Producer(s) | Cardo |
The official remix featuring Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown instead of YG was released on January 15, 2020.[17][18][19] It features the same base instrumental as the original version with three additional verses performed by Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown.[20]
The remix peaked at 32 on New Zealand's Hot 40 Singles chart.[21]
Charts
Chart (2019-20) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 23 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown remix |
32 |
US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 43 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[22] | 16 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[23] | 3 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100[24] | 77 |
References
- "New Music: H.E.R. feat. YG - 'Slide'". Rap-Up. September 27, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- Kellem, Joshua (September 27, 2019). "HER And YG Romanticize Ghetto Love On Her Sophisticated Song 'Slide'". Uproxx. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- Saponara, Michael (September 27, 2019). "H.E.R. Recruits YG to Play Bonnie & Clyde on Steamy 'Slide'". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- Espinoza, Joshua (October 17, 2019). "Premiere: H.E.R. Puts on for the Bay Area in New "Slide" Video f/ YG". Complex. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- Saponara, Michael (October 18, 2019). "H.E.R. & YG Rep the West Coast in Dance-Heavy 'Slide' Video". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- "H.E.R. & YG's New Video for "Slide" Is a Celebration of West Coast Culture". Hypebeast. October 17, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- Droke, Carolyn (October 18, 2019). "H.E.R. And YG Ride Around The Bay Area In Their 'Slide' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- Mamo, Heran (January 2, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to H.E.R.'s 'Slide,' Feat. YG". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- "Listen: H.E.R. Taps Chris Brown, Boogie wit da Hoodie, & Pop Smoke for 'Slide (Remix)'". Urban96 Radio Network. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- "H-E-R Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- Gracie, Bianca (January 24, 2020). "Grammy Darling H.E.R. Explains 'Why Authenticity Is Coming Back' to R&B". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ]]. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- Williams, Candice (December 17, 2019). "Watch now: H.E.R. releases live version of "Slide"". ABC News Radio. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- "VIDEO: H.E.R. Performs 'Slide' on Late Night With Seth Meyers". BroadwayWorld. January 7, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- "H.E.R. Switches Things Up To 'Slide' Through 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'". SoulBounce. January 7, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- "H.E.R. / Slide – Credits". Tidal. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- "H.E.R. Enlists Chris Brown, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Pop Smoke for Sultry 'Slide' Remix". Billboard. January 16, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- "H.E.R. Taps Chris Brown, Pop Smoke & A Boogie wit da Hoodie for 'Slide' Remix". Rap-Up. January 16, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- "H.E.R. – Slide (Remix) Ft. Pop Smoke, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie & Chris Brown". Singersroom. January 16, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- Johnson, Patrick (January 16, 2020). "H.E.R. Taps Pop Smoke, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown for "Slide" Remix". Hypebeast. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- "H-E-R Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- "H-E-R Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. January 30, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2020.