"Backin' It Up" is a hip hop song by American rapper

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, featuring vocals from fellow American rapper

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. It was released along with its music video on September 20, 2018, by

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. The song was written by the two artists, along its producers, J-Louis, Syk Sense, and Epikh Pro. It contains an

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(RIAA).

Background

Fontaine and Cardi B are long-time collaborators, having worked together on several songs. "Backin' It Up" was previewed at a

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afterparty that Cardi attended. It is the first song released from Fontaine's major label debut EP.

Music video

Directed by Kid Art, the song's music video shows Fontaine, Cardi B and their crew performing in illuminated floors and parking garages, wearing luxurious fabrics and jewels. In the clip, Fontaine enters a pizzeria and proceeds to flirt with a girl. Cardi first appears in a

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-inspired all-red outfit.

Live performances

Pardison Fontaine and Cardi B gave the first televised performance of the song at the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards. Fontaine joined Cardi on stage following her performance of " Get Up 10".

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

External links

* {{authority control 2018 singles 2018 songs Atlantic Records singles Cardi B songs Songs written by Cardi B Songs written by Pardison Fontaine Songs written by Too Short Songs written by Shawnna