Slide (H.E.R. song)#Remix
{{short description|2019 single by H.E.R. featuring YG}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Slide
| cover = H.E.R. - Slide.png
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = H.E.R. featuring YG
| album = Back of My Mind
| released = {{Start date|2019|09|27}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = {{hlist|R&B|hip hop}}
| length = 3:58
| label = RCA
| writer = * Gabriella Wilson
- Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson
- Tiara Thomas
- Elijah Dias
- Ron Latour
- Jermaine Dupri
- Shawn Carter
- Steve Arrington
- Charles Carter
- Roger Parker
- Waung Hankerson
| producer = {{hlist|Cardo|Mario Luciano|Thurdi}}
| chronology = H.E.R.
| prev_title = Hard Place
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = Slow Down
| next_year = 2019
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = YG
| type = single
| prev_title = Feel Up
| prev_year = 2019
| title = Slide
| year = 2019
| next_title = Mamacita
| next_year = 2019
}}{{External music video|{{YouTube|SUJloylmEZM|"Slide"}}}}
}}
"Slide" is a song by American singer H.E.R. featuring American rapper YG. It was released on September 27, 2019, through RCA Records as the lead single from H.E.R.'s debut studio album, Back of My Mind (2021). An official remix featuring fellow American rappers and singers Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Chris Brown was released in January 2020.
Background
H.E.R. debuted the song "Slide" during her set at the Lights On Festival.{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2019/09/27/new-music-her-yg-slide/|title=New Music: H.E.R. feat. YG - 'Slide'|date=September 27, 2019|work=Rap-Up|access-date=February 3, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/music/her-yg-slide/|title=HER And YG Romanticize Ghetto Love On Her Sophisticated Song 'Slide'|date=September 27, 2019|author=Kellem, Joshua|website=Uproxx|access-date=February 3, 2020}} It was released as a single on September 27, 2019.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8531570/her-yg-slide-listen|title=H.E.R. Recruits YG to Play Bonnie & Clyde on Steamy 'Slide'|date=September 27, 2019|author=Saponara, Michael|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 3, 2020}}
Music video
The music video for "Slide" was premiered by Complex on October 17, 2019{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/10/her-yg-slide-video|title=Premiere: H.E.R. Puts on for the Bay Area in New "Slide" Video f/ YG|date=October 17, 2019|author=Espinoza, Joshua|work=Complex|access-date=February 3, 2020}} before its official release the following day.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8533488/her-yg-slide-video|title=H.E.R. & YG Rep the West Coast in Dance-Heavy 'Slide' Video|date=October 18, 2019|author=Saponara, Michael|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 3, 2020}} It was directed by Mike Ho and filmed in different locations in California, including the Grand Lake Theatre and the West Oakland station.{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2019/10/her-yg-slide-music-video|title=H.E.R. & YG's New Video for "Slide" Is a Celebration of West Coast Culture|date=October 17, 2019|website=Hypebeast|access-date=February 1, 2020}} The video opens with a recording of H.E.R.'s performance at the Concord Pavilion for the inaugural Lights On Festival.{{cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/music/her-yg-slide-music-video/|title=H.E.R. And YG Ride Around The Bay Area In Their 'Slide' Video|date=October 18, 2019|author=Droke, Carolyn|website=Uproxx|access-date=February 3, 2020}} Other scenes feature dance numbers, bikers, graffiti and ghost riding.
Commercial performance
"Slide" debuted at 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2020.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lyrics/8547241/her-slide-lyrics-yg|title=Here Are the Lyrics to H.E.R.'s 'Slide,' Feat. YG|date=January 2, 2020|author=Mamo, Heran|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 1, 2020}} It peaked at #43,{{cite web|url=http://urban96.fm/news/listen-h-e-r-taps-chris-brown-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-pop-smoke-for-slide-remix/|title=Listen: H.E.R. Taps Chris Brown, Boogie wit da Hoodie, & Pop Smoke for 'Slide (Remix)'|publisher=Urban96 Radio Network|access-date=February 1, 2020}} becoming H.E.R.'s highest entry on the chart. It also appeared on several other Billboard charts, including the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay in which it peaked at 17.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8548956/her-interview-slide-remix-2020-grammy-nominations|title=Grammy Darling H.E.R. Explains 'Why Authenticity Is Coming Back' to R&B|date=January 24, 2020|author=Gracie, Bianca|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 3, 2020}}
In New Zealand, it did not reach the Official Top 40 Singles but peaked at 23 on the Hot 40 Singles.
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.{{cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2019/12/17/watch-now-her-releases-live-version-of-slide.html|title=Watch now: H.E.R. releases live version of "Slide"|date=December 17, 2019|author=Williams, Candice|publisher=ABC News Radio|access-date=February 3, 2020}}
She performed "Slide" while playing the guitar during an episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers aired in January 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/VIDEO-HER-Performs-Slide-on-LATE-NIGHT-WITH-SETH-MEYERS-20200107|title=VIDEO: H.E.R. Performs 'Slide' on Late Night With Seth Meyers|date=January 7, 2020|website=BroadwayWorld|access-date=February 3, 2020}} YG's verse was replaced by an instrumental intro played by H.E.R.'s drummer and bassist.{{cite web|url=https://www.soulbounce.com/2020/01/h-e-r-switches-things-up-to-slide-through-late-night-with-seth-meyers/|title=H.E.R. Switches Things Up To 'Slide' Through 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'|date=January 7, 2020|website=SoulBounce|access-date=February 3, 2020}}
Remix
{{Infobox single
| name = Slide (Remix)
| cover = H.E.R. - Slide (Remix) ft. Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Chris Brown cover art.jpg
| type = Single
| artist = H.E.R. featuring Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown
| album =
| released = {{Start date|2020|01|15}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = {{hlist|R&B|hip hop}}
| length = 4:56
| label = RCA
| writer = * Charles Carter
- Elijah Dias
- Gabriella Wilson
- Chris Brown
- Jermaine Dupri
- Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson
- Roger Parker
- Ron Latour
- Shawn Carter
- Steven Arrington
- Tiara Thomas
- Waung Hankerson
| producer = Cardo
}}
The official remix featuring Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown instead of YG was released on January 15, 2020.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8548257/her-slide-remix-chris-brown-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-pop-smoke|title=H.E.R. Enlists Chris Brown, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Pop Smoke for Sultry 'Slide' Remix|date=January 16, 2020|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 1, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2020/01/16/her-chris-brown-pop-smoke-a-boogie-slide-remix/|title=H.E.R. Taps Chris Brown, Pop Smoke & A Boogie wit da Hoodie for 'Slide' Remix|date=January 16, 2020|work=Rap-Up|access-date=February 3, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://singersroom.com/content/2020-01-16/h-e-r-slide-remix-ft-pop-smoke-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-chris-brown/|title=H.E.R. – Slide (Remix) Ft. Pop Smoke, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie & Chris Brown|date=January 16, 2020|website=Singersroom|access-date=February 3, 2020}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/1/her-slide-remix-pop-smoke-chris-brown-stream|title=H.E.R. Taps Pop Smoke, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown for "Slide" Remix|author=Johnson, Patrick|date=January 16, 2020|website=Hypebeast|access-date=February 3, 2020}}
The remix peaked at 32 on New Zealand's Hot 40 Singles chart.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/118833678/credits|title=H.E.R. / Slide – Credits|website=Tidal|access-date=February 1, 2020}}
{{div col}}
- 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
{{div col end}}
Charts
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|+2020 year-end chart performance for "Slide" ! scope="col"| Chart (2020) ! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| US Billboard Hot 100{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2020/hot-100-songs|title=Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2020|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 4, 2020}}
| 99 |
|---|
| scope="row"| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2020/hot-r-and-and-b-hip-hop-songs|title=Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 4, 2020}}
| 43 |
| scope="row"| US Rhythmic (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2020/rhythmic-songs|title=Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2020|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 4, 2020}}
| 15 |
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Certifications
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Sales and certifications for "Slide"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Brazil|artist=H.E.R.|title=Slide|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2019|certyear=2023|access-date=December 10, 2023}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|type=single|artist=H.E.R|title=Slide|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=2019|certyear=2022|access-date=November 20, 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|relyear=2019|title=Slide|artist=H.E.R.|type=single|award=Platinum|number=2|source=radioscope|certyear=2023|access-date=December 25, 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=H E R/Pop Smoke/Chris Brown|title=Slide|award=Silver|relyear=2020|certyear=2023|access-date=January 14, 2023|id=14233-6206-1|note=Remix version}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|type=single|artist=H.E.R.|title=Slide|award=Platinum|number=3|relyear=2019|certyear=2021|access-date=October 5, 2021}}
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References
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{{YG}}
{{Pop Smoke}}{{A Boogie wit da Hoodie}}
{{Chris Brown songs}}
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Category:Songs written by YG (rapper)
Category:Songs written by Pop Smoke
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