I'm Doin' Me

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

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

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]

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]

Chart performance

"I'm Doin' Me" debuted at number 97 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, peaking at number 11 after spending 17 weeks on the chart.[13] It also peaked at number 60 on the US Billboard Radio Songs chart.[13] It has sold 29,000 copies in the United States.[14]

Music video

A music video for the song 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. It premiered on Vevo.com on November 3, 2010.[15][16] 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.[17]

Charts

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.[permanent dead link‍]
  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.[permanent dead link‍]
  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.[dead YouTube link]
  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.[dead YouTube link]
  12. ^ Sam (September 10, 2010). "Fantasia Performs 'I'm Doin' Me' On 'Wendy Williams'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  13. ^ a b "I'm Doin' Me – Fantasia". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  14. ^ Mansfield, Brian (December 8, 2010). "Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson show double-barreled sales power". USA Today.
  15. ^ Sam (October 20, 2010). "Behind The Scenes: Fantasia's 'I'm Doin Me' Video". ThatGrapeJuice.net. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  16. ^ Sam (October 2010). "Behind The Scenes: Fantasia's 'I'm Doin Me' Video..." Toyaz World. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  17. ^ "Fantasia Stays Positive in 'I'm Doin' Me' Video". Billboard.com. November 4, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2010.
  18. ^ "Fantasia Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  19. ^ "Fantasia Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  20. ^ "Idols on the Billboard 2010 Year End Charts". MJ's Big Blog. December 9, 2010. Retrieved December 17, 2010.