"I Did It"
Single by DJ Khaled featuring Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby and DaBaby
from the album Khaled Khaled
ReleasedJune 1, 2021
Length2:45
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • DJ Khaled
  • Joe Zarrillo
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"Every Chance I Get"
(2021) 		"I Did It"
(2021) 		"Body in Motion"
(2021)
Post Malone singles chronology
"Life's a Mess II"
(2021) 		"I Did It"
(2021) 		"Motley Crew"
(2021)
Megan Thee Stallion singles chronology
"On Me (Remix)"
(2021) 		"I Did It"
(2021) 		"Bad Bitches"
(2021)
Lil Baby singles chronology
"Every Chance I Get"
(2021) 		"I Did It"
(2021) 		"Voice of the Heroes"
(2021)
DaBaby singles chronology
"Girl From Rio (Remix)"
(2021) 		"I Did It"
(2021) 		"Get Fly"
(2021)
Music video
"I Did It" on YouTube

"I Did It" is a song by American record producer DJ Khaled, featuring American rappers Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, and DaBaby. The song was serviced to US radio on June 1, 2021, as the fourth single from Khaled's twelfth studio album, Khaled Khaled. It samples "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos.

Background

Prior to the album's release, DJ Khaled declared that the song would become an anthem: "It's one of those records where, like, after a Super Bowl win, or an NBA championship, any accomplishment. The last time I felt like this was '[All I Do is Win]'".[1]

"I Did It" samples Derek and the Dominos' 1971 single "Layla", in particular the guitar riff performed by Duane Allman.[2][3]

Critical reception

Stereogum's Chris De Ville positioned it eleventh in their ranking of songs from Khaled Khaled, stating: "In theory, an all-star posse cut with Post Malone singing over the 'Layla' guitar riff should be a slam dunk. But the hulking, sputtering beat takes all the drama out of Duane Allman's classic riff, and the verses land like formalities. Worst of all, Posty is basically unrecognizable and unmemorable".[2] Variety's A.D Amorosi shared a similar sentiment: "Even the Derek and the Dominoes' rock-out sample that kicks off the chic, aggressive 'I Did It' with an un-AutoTuned Post Malone singing out strong and full bodied (a rarity on his own records) sounds as if Khaled tailored his tone to suit the vocalist, rather than his usual other-way-around".[3] Clash's Robin Murray said the song "supplies a real golden moment", calling it a "fiery team up".[4] Steve Juon of Rap Reviews criticized the sample for being "overly familiar and easy to pick out immediately", opining that "a little subtlety in selection goes a long way".[5] Luke Fox of Exclaim! called the song "compelling", and said each artist "take turns splashing quick, personality-drenched verses.[6]

Charts

Chart performance for "I Did It"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 99
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 22
Global 200 (Billboard)[9] 33
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 48
Lithuania (AGATA)[11] 78
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 7
Norway (VG-lista)[13] 39
Portugal (AFP)[14] 106
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] 50
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] 85
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 53
US Billboard Hot 100[18] 43
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 17
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[20] 28
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[21] 20
US Rolling Stone Top 100[22] 17

Certifications

Certifications for "I Did It"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[23] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "I Did It"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States June 1, 2021 Contemporary hit radio
[24]
Rhythmic contemporary [25]

References

  1. ^ Brandle, Lars (April 29, 2021). "DJ Khaled Is Hyped About His Megan Thee Stallion Collaboration: 'It Is an Anthem'". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  2. ^ a b DeVille, Chris (May 3, 2021). "Ranking The Songs On DJ Khaled's Latest Celebrity Dogpile". Stereogum. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Amorosi, A.D (April 30, 2021). "DJ Khaled Scores as Summer Party Host With Superstar-Studded 'Khaled Khaled': Album Review". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  4. ^ Murray, Robin (April 30, 2021). "J Khaled - Khaled Khaled". Clash. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  5. ^ Juom, Steve (May 4, 2021). "DJ Khaled :: KHALED KHALED – RapReviews". Rap Reviews. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  6. ^ Fox, Luke (May 4, 2021). "Commerce Trumps Art on DJ Khaled's 'Khaled Khaled'". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  7. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 10 May 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1627. Australian Recording Industry Association. May 10, 2021. p. 4.
  8. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  10. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  11. ^ "2021 18-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. May 7, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 10, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "DJ Khaled feat. Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby & DaBaby – I Did It". VG-lista. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  14. ^ "DJ Khaled feat. Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby & DaBaby – I Did It". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  15. ^ "DJ Khaled feat. Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby & DaBaby – I Did It". Singles Top 100. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  16. ^ "DJ Khaled feat. Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby & DaBaby – I Did It". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  17. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  18. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  19. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  20. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  21. ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  22. ^ Leight, Elias (May 10, 2021). "RS Charts: Polo G Holds Number One as Billie Eilish Debuts". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  23. ^ "American single certifications – DJ Khaled – I Did It". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  24. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  25. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
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