"Tone It Down" is a song by American rapper Gucci Mane featuring American singer Chris Brown. Produced by Cardiak, A1, and Hitmaka, it was released on June 20, 2017 as the lead single from Mane's album Mr. Davis (2017).[3]
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| Single by Gucci Mane featuring Chris Brown | ||||
| from the album Mr. Davis | ||||
| Released | June 20, 2017 | |||
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| Length | 3:41 | |||
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Background
edit"Tone It Down" was released about a month after he dropped the commercial mixtape Droptopwop. Mane and Brown had collaborated on previous releases like Brown's hit single "Party" co-starring Usher, Mane's b-side "MoonWalk" co-starring Akon, and "Ms. Breezy" off Brown's 2010 mixtape In My Zone 2.[4]
Composition
editThe song is based on a flute-driven production from Cardiak & Hitmaka.[5] Lyrically, the track has Gucci demanding those around him to take his actions seriously and humble themselves, hence the title. "Hold up lil homie tone it down / 'Cause the jewelry that you're rockin' is for kids / I'm a grown up," the rapper insists in his first verse.[6]
Critical reception
editAllMusic praised the song for being "the best combination of rap bravado and vocal soul".[7]
Music video
editThe music video was released August 6, 2017.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] | 16 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[10] | 2 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 24 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | June 20, 2017 | Digital download | [13] | |
| July 24, 2017 | Urban Contemporary radio | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "Tone It Down | Warner/Chappell Music". Warner/Chappell Music. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
- ^ Gucci Mane & Chris Brown Share New Collab, "Tone It Down" | HYPEBEAST
- ^ Gucci Mane and Chris Brown Drop New Song 'Tone It Down' | XXL
- ^ Gucci Mane's 'Tone It Down' Featuring Chris Brown: Listen | Billboard
- ^ Gucci Mane - Tone It Down Feat. Chris Brown (Prod. By Hitmaka)
- ^ Gucci Mane Drops “Tone It Down” Featuring Chris Brown | The FADER
- ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Mr. Davis – Gucci Mane". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Gucci Mane Feat. Chris Brown "Tone It Down" Video
- ^ "Billboard". Billboard.
- ^ Billboard
- ^ "Gucci Mane Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ^ "American single certifications – Gucci Mane – Tone It Down". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Tone It Down by Gucci Mane featuring Chris Brown". iTunes.
- ^ "Adds Report". All Access. Retrieved August 1, 2017.