"I'm Doin' Me" is a song performed by American singer

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from her third studio album, '' Back to Me''. The song was released on September 28, 2010 serving as the second single from the album.

Critical reception

Ken Capobianco of ''

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'' described the song as an "insistent declaration of self" that "is more about love in all its incarnations: passionate, regretful, angry, and tender" while Melinda of ''RnB Music Blog'' described Fantasia's vocal performance as "wonderful" despite calling the song "pretty average". Trent of ''That Grape Juice'' reviewed the song more positively, calling it a "brilliant" "motivational track" which makes "a bold statement about self-worth" and is "brought to life by Fantasia’s soulful conviction and clever vocal arrangements".

Promotion

Live performances

Fantasia performed the song live on ''

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'' on August 26, 2010,

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'' on September 8, 2010, ''

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'' on September 9, 2010 and on ''

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'' on September 10, 2010.

Music video

The music video for the single was directed by

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and was reportedly shot on October 8–9 suggested by a "Behind The Scenes" video which was released on October. The video premiered on Vevo.com November 3. In the video, Fantasia catches her boyfriend with another girl, but rather than making a scene she starts a dance party with her girls and the whole restaurant joins in. Her optimistic attitude takes to the streets and the local park as she croons the importance of taking care of number one, herself.

Charts

"I'm Doin' Me" debuted at number 97 on the U.S. ''Billboard''

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chart so far peaking at number 11 after spending 17 weeks on the chart. It also peaked at number 60 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Radio Songs chart. It has sold 29,000 copies in the U.S.

Year-end charts

References

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