Out of My Head (Lupe Fiasco song)

"Out of My Head" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released as the third single from his third studio album, Lasers. The single features vocals from American R&B singer Trey Songz, and features production from record producer Miykal Snoddy, with co-production from fellow producers Jerry Wonda and Arden Altino. The song was released as a digital download on May 22, 2011, along with the rest of Lasers. Fiasco performed this single with Trey Songz at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Lyrically, the song likens a love interest to that of a catchy song. The song reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his third top 40 hit in the United States. It was named the 34th best song of 2011 by XXL.^[1]

Background

Lupe Fiasco says that the song "doesn't have any deep meaning behind it, and is for the chicks." Trey Songz has praised the song, saying that it was one of his favorite collaborations he ever did.

Music video

A behind the scenes video was released on June 19, 2011. The director of the video is Gil Green. The music video was released on June 29, 2011 via MTV. Model Tracey Thomas played the girl throughout the video. Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka made a cameo appearance in the video.

Chart performance

Chart (2011)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[2]	52
US Billboard Hot 100^[3]	40
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	11
US Rap Songs (Billboard)	5

References

↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/features/2011/12/top-100-songs-of-2011/#101
↑ "ARIA Report" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. July 4, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
↑ http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74376/week-ending-june-12-2011-songs-the-odd-couples/;_ylt=ArEo0yLGkKS8JGOQvHmzzkQPwiUv

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Lupe Fiasco singles

Discography

Food & Liquor	"Kick, Push" "I Gotcha" "Daydreamin'" The Emperor's Soundtrack"

The Cool	"Superstar" "Paris, Tokyo" "Hip Hop Saved My Life"

Lasers	"The Show Goes On" "Words I Never Said" "Out of My Head" "I Don't Wanna Care Right Now"

Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1	"Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)" "Bitch Bad" "Lamborghini Angels" "Battle Scars (with Guy Sebastian)"

Tetsuo & Youth	"Deliver"

Featured singles	"Touch the Sky" "Everyone Nose (All the Girls Standing in the Line for the Bathroom) (Remix)" "This City" "I'm On" "Angels & Stars" "Poor Decisions"

Promotional singles	"Old School Love"

Other songs	"Hurt Me Soul" "Us Placers" "I'm Beamin'" "Shining Down" "Go to Sleep"

Trey Songz

Discography

Studio albums	I Gotta Make It Trey Day Ready Passion, Pain & Pleasure Chapter V Trigga Reloaded

EPs	Inevitable Intermission I & II

Singles	"Gotta Make It" "Gotta Go" "Wonder Woman" "Can't Help but Wait" "Last Time" "Missin' You" "I Need a Girl" "Successful" "LOL :-)" "I Invented Sex" "Say Aah" "Neighbors Know My Name" "Already Taken" "Bottoms Up" "Can't Be Friends" "Love Faces" "Unusual" "Heart Attack" "2 Reasons" "Simply Amazing" "Dive In" "Na Na" "SmartPhones" "Foreign" "Touchin, Lovin" "Slow Motion"

Featured singles	"Girl Tonite" "Replacement Girl" "Cuddy Buddy" "Ride" "Yesterday" "We Got Hood Love" "Sex Room" "If It Ain't About Money" "Here I Am" "Out of My Head" "Take Off" "Can't Get Enough" "I Don't Really Care" "The Way You Move" "Bounce It" "Smoke" "Not for Long" "You Mine"

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