I'm Doin' Me

"I'm Doin' Me" is a song performed by American singer Fantasia from her third studio album, Back to Me. The song was released on September 28, 2010 serving as the second single from the album.[1][2][3]

"I'm Doin' Me"
Single by Fantasia
from the album Back to Me
ReleasedSeptember 28, 2010
Recorded2010
GenreR&B
Length3:56
LabelJ
Songwriter(s)Charles Harmon, Claude Kelly
Producer(s)Chuck Harmony
Fantasia singles chronology
"Bittersweet"
(2010)		 "I'm Doin' Me"
(2010)		 "Collard Greens & Cornbread"
(2011)

Critical reception

Ken Capobianco of The Boston Globe described the song as an "insistent declaration of self" that "is more about love in all its incarnations: passionate, regretful, angry, and tender"[4] while Melinda of RnB Music Blog described Fantasia's vocal performance as "wonderful" despite calling the song "pretty average".[5] 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".[6]

Promotion

Live performances

Fantasia performed the song live on Lopez Tonight on August 26, 2010, BET's 106 & Park on September 8, 2010, Regis & Kelly on September 9, 2010 and on The Wendy Williams Show on September 10, 2010.[7][8][9][10][11][12]

Music video

The music video for the single was directed by Benny Boom 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.[13][14] 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.[15]

Charts

"I'm Doin' Me" debuted at number 97 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart so far peaking at number 11 after spending 17 weeks on the chart.[16] It also peaked at number 60 on the U.S. Billboard Radio Songs chart.[16] It has sold 29,000 copies in the U.S.[17]

Chart (2010) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Radio Songs[16] 60
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[16] 11

Year-end charts
Chart (2011) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[18] 45

References
  1. "Fantasia Music News & Info". Billboard. September 2, 2010. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  2. "Fantasia Debuts Next Single, 'I'm Doin' Me' on Upcoming TV Appearances". MJ's Big Blog. September 1, 2010. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  3. Reiher, Andrea (September 2, 2010). "Fantasia debuting new single 'I'm Doin' Me,' Asia'h Epperson to be charged with battery". Zap2it. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  4. Capobianco, Ken (August 11, 2010). "Fantasia, 'Back to Me' – The Boston Globe". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
  5. Melinda (August 2, 2010). "Fantasia Barrino Back to Me Album Review". RnB Music Blog. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
  6. Trent (August 18, 2010). "Album Review: Fantasia – 'Back to Me'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  7. Sam (August 26, 2010). "Fantasia Performs on Lopez Tonight". fantasiaofficial.com. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  8. Sam (August 26, 2010). "Fantasia Performs On Lopez Tonight". ThatGrapeJuice.net. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  9. "Fantasia – I'm Doin' Me (Live on Regis and Kelly 09-09-2010) [HD]". YouTube. September 9, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  10. Sam (September 9, 2010). "Fantasia Rocks '106 & Park'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  11. "Fantasia- "I'm Doin Me" live on the Wendy Williams Show 9/10/2010". YouTube. September 13, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  12. Sam (September 10, 2010). "Fantasia Performs 'I'm Doin' Me' On 'Wendy Williams'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  13. Sam (October 20, 2010). "Behind The Scenes: Fantasia's 'I'm Doin Me' Video". ThatGrapeJuice.net. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  14. Sam (October 2010). "Behind The Scenes: Fantasia's 'I'm Doin Me' Video..." Toyaz World. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  15. "Fantasia Stays Positive in 'I'm Doin' Me' Video". Billboard.com. November 4, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2010.
  16. "I'm Doin' Me – Fantasia". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  17. Mansfield, Brian (December 8, 2010). "Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson show double-barreled sales power". USA Today.
  18. "Idols on the Billboard 2010 Year End Charts". MJ's Big Blog. December 9, 2010. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
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