I'm Doin' Me

"I'm Doin' Me"
Single by Fantasia
from the album Back to Me
Released	September 28, 2010
Format	Digital download
Recorded	2010
Genre	R&B, soul
Length	3:56
Label	J
Writer(s)	Charles Harmon, Claude Kelly
Producer(s)	Chuck Harmony
Fantasia singles chronology
"Bittersweet" (2010) "I'm Doin' Me" (2010) "Even Angels" (2010)

"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]

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. "Fantasia Barrino Back to Me Album Review". RnB Music Blog. August 2, 2010. Retrieved August 15, 2010. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
6. "Album Review: Fantasia – 'Back to Me'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. August 18, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
7. "Fantasia Performs on Lopez Tonight". fantasiaofficial.com. August 26, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
8. "Fantasia Performs On Lopez Tonight". ThatGrapeJuice.net. August 26, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
9. "Fantasia – I'm Doin' Me (Live on Regis and Kelly 09-09-2010) [HD]". YouTube. September 9, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
10. "Fantasia Rocks '106 & Park'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. September 9, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
11. "Fantasia- "I'm Doin Me" live on the Wendy Williams Show 9/10/2010". YouTube. September 13, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
12. "Fantasia Performs 'I'm Doin' Me' On 'Wendy Williams'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. September 10, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
13. "Behind The Scenes: Fantasia's 'I'm Doin Me' Video". ThatGrapeJuice.net. October 20, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
14. "Behind The Scenes: Fantasia's 'I'm Doin Me' Video...". Toyaz World. October 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2010. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
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.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics