I'm Up (Omarion song)

"I'm Up"
Single by Omarion featuring French Montana and Kid Ink
Released June 18, 2015
Format Digital download
Recorded 2015
Genre
Length 3:21
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Nic Nac
Omarion singles chronology
"Post to Be"
(2014)
"I'm Up"
(2015)
"Fakin"
(2015)
French Montana singles chronology
"Bad Bitch"
(2014)
"I'm Up"
(2015)
"Why You Mad? (Infinity Remix)"
(2015)
Kid Ink singles chronology
"Be Real"
(2015)
"I'm Up"
(2015)
"Baby's In Love"
(2015)

"I'm Up" is a song by American recording artist Omarion. The track features verses by American rappers French Montana and Kid Ink. Production is handled by American record producer Nic Nac.

Background

The song premiered on the radio station Power 106 June 16, 2015, and was released for digital download on June 18.[1][2] The song was produced by Nic Nac who previously also produced "Loyal" and "Ayo" by Chris Brown and Tyga.[3][4]

Music video

The official music video premiered August 27, 2015 on Vevo.[5]

Critical reception

Upon release, "I'm Up" was well received by music critics. Rap-Up called the guest appearances of Ink and Montana "playful".[3] Music Times called the song "new summer anthem", also adding that "Montana comes through with auto-tune and Ink spits some catchy bars".[6] Candice Jones of Essence also gave a positive review to the song, writing, "It's a summer jam that is sure to have you dancing in your car or at your desk."[7] Peneliope Richards of Respect. stated that the song is not far away from being a summer hit, since the production is reminiscent of Chris Brown’s "Loyal".[8]

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] 9
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 41
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 29
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[12] 17

References

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