Take a Step Back

"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"
Single by Ski Mask the Slump God featuring XXXTentacion
from the album Drown in Designer and You Will Regret
ReleasedMay 12, 2017
Recorded2016
Genre
Length3:30
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ronny J
Ski Mask the Slump God singles chronology
"BabyWipe"
(2017)		 "Take a Step Back"
(2017)		 "Catch Me Outside"
(2017)
XXXTentacion singles chronology
"What in XXXTarnation"
(2017)		 "Take a Step Back"
(2017)		 "Revenge"
(2017)

Background

"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.[1][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.[1]

Personnel

Certifications
Certifications for "Take a Step Back"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "How "Take a Step Back" Became a Mosh Pit Anthem". Complex. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  2. Elibert, Mark (2021-11-10). "Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, XXXTENTACION + More Officially Named SoundCloud Greats". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  3. Woods, Aleia. "Ski Mask The Slump God Calls Out 6ix9ine After Tekashi Plays XXXTentacion's 'Look at Me' During Concert". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  4. "Ski Mask The Slump God Distances Himself From XXXTentacion – XXL". XXL Mag. Archived from the original on November 3, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  5. "XXXTentacion Will Make Music If Ski Mask the Slump God Is His Friend Again". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on October 30, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  6. "American single certifications – Ski Mask the Slump God – Take a Step Back". Recording Industry Association of America.


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