"Beat It" is a song by American singer Sean Kingston, featuring Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa. It was released on April 15, 2013, as the second single from Kingston's album, Back 2 Life (2013). It was written by Kingston and Khalifa along with Omari Akinlolu and the song's producer, Nicholas "Nic Nac" Balding.
The song moderately entered Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 52, and it peaked at number 17 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Beat It" was filmed on March 23, 2013, in Malibu. The video was released on YouTube and Vevo on April 29, 2013, at a total length of four minutes and sixteen seconds. The video features Kingston, Brown, and Khalifa partying poolside at an estate, and features a guest appearance by NicNac, the producer.
Main credits Directors/Producers - Colin Tilley, Luga Podesta, Josh Thomas, Jamar Hawkins and Brandon Bonfiglio Director of Photography - Rob Witt Editor - Vinnie Hobbs
Production Production Company - London Alley Entertainment Production Manager - Jenn Mickleson Production Coordinator - Dan Browne
Editorial Colorist - Marshall Plante Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) - Earl Fulcher
Costume and wardrobe Stylist - Gianni Arteaga
Cast Sean Kingston, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Colin Tilley, Josh Thomas, Nic Nac
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Track listing
Credits and personnel Vocals - Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz and Christopher Brown Production - Nick "Nic Nac" Balding, Josh Thomas and Kisean Anderson Songwriting - Kisean Anderson, Cameron Thomaz, Omari Akinlolu, Nicholas Balding, Josh Thomas and Mark Kragen Additional Engineering - Jared Scott
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2013) Peakposition Chart (2025) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2013) position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 50 US Rhythmic (Billboard) 32
Certifications
Release history Country Release date Format Label United States April 15, 2013 Digital download Epic Records
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