Slide (H.E.R. song)

"Slide" is a song by American singer H.E.R. featuring American rapper YG. It was released on September 27, 2019, through RCA Records as the lead single from H.E.R.'s debut studio album, Back of My Mind (2021). An official remix featuring American rappers and singers Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Chris Brown was released in January 2020.

"Slide"
Single by H.E.R. featuring YG
from the album Back of My Mind
Released	September 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
Genre	R&B hip hop
Length	3:58
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Gabriella Wilson Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson Tiara Thomas Elijah Dias Ron Latour Jermaine Dupri Shawn Carter Steve Arrington Charles Carter Roger Parker Waung Hankerson
Producer(s)	Cardo Mario Luciano Thurdi
H.E.R. singles chronology
"Hard Place" (2019) "Slide" (2019) "Slow Down" (2019)
YG singles chronology
"Feel Up" (2019) "Slide" (2019) "Mamacita" (2019)
Music video
"Slide" on YouTube

Background

H.E.R. debuted the song "Slide" during her set at the Lights On Festival.^[1][2] It was released as a single on September 27, 2019.^[2][3]

Music video

The music video for "Slide" was premiered by Complex on October 17, 2019^[4] before its official release the following day.^[5] It was directed by Mike Ho and filmed in different locations in California, including the Grand Lake Theatre and the West Oakland station.^[6] The video opens with a recording of H.E.R.'s performance at the Concord Pavilion for the inaugural Lights On Festival.^[6][7] Other scenes feature dance numbers, bikers, graffiti and ghost riding.^[4][5]

Commercial performance

"Slide" debuted at 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2020.^[8] It peaked at #43,^[9] becoming H.E.R.'s highest entry on the chart.^[10] It also appeared on several other Billboard charts, including the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay in which it peaked at 17.^[11]

In New Zealand, it did not reach the Official Top 40 Singles but peaked at 23 on the Hot 40 Singles.^[12]

Live performances

H.E.R. recorded a live version of "Slide" at Vevo's New York City studios. She performed the song alongside a keyboardist, a bassist and a percussionist. It was published on December 17, 2019.^[13]

She performed "Slide" while playing the guitar during an episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers aired in January 2020.^[14] YG's verse was replaced by an instrumental intro played by H.E.R.'s drummer and bassist.^[15]

Remix

"Slide (Remix)"
Remix by H.E.R. featuring Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown
Released	January 15, 2020 (2020-01-15)
Genre	R&B hip hop
Length	4:56
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Charles Carter Elijah Dias Gabriella Wilson Chris Brown Jermaine Dupri Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson Roger Parker Ron Latour Shawn Carter Steven Arrington Tiara Thomas Waung Hankerson
Producer(s)	Cardo

The official remix featuring Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown instead of YG was released on January 15, 2020.^[16][17][18] It features the same base instrumental as the original version with three additional verses performed by Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown.^[19]

The remix peaked at 32 on New Zealand's Hot 40 Singles chart.^[20]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[21]

• H.E.R. – associated performer, composer, lyricist
• YG – associated performer, composer, lyricist
• Cardo – producer, composer, lyricist
• Charles Carter – composer, lyricist
• Elijah Dias – composer, lyricist
• Jermaine Dupri – composer, lyricist
• Roger Parker – composer, lyricist
• Shawn Carter – composer, lyricist
• Steven Arrington – composer, lyricist
• Tiara Thomas – composer, lyricist
• Waung Hankerson – composer, lyricist
• Dave Kutch – mastering engineer
• Jaycen Joshua – mixing engineer
• Dee Brown – recording engineer
• Miki Tsutsumi – engineer
• Alex Pyle – assistant engineer
• Ayana Depas – assistant engineer
• DJ Riggins – assistant engineer
• Jacob Richards – assistant engineer
• Lou Carrao – assistant engineer
• Mike Seaberg – assistant engineer

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Slide" Chart (2019–20) Peak position New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 23 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[20] Pop Smoke, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Chris Brown remix 32 US Billboard Hot 100[10] 43 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[22] 16 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[23] 3 US Rolling Stone Top 100[24] 77

Year-end charts 2020 year-end chart performance for "Slide" Chart (2020) Position US Billboard Hot 100[25] 99 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[26] 99 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[27] 15

Certifications

Sales and certifications for "Slide"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[28]	Platinum	40,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[29]	2× Platinum	160,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[30] Remix version	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[31]	3× Platinum	3,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "New Music: H.E.R. feat. YG - 'Slide'". Rap-Up. September 27, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
2. Kellem, Joshua (September 27, 2019). "HER And YG Romanticize Ghetto Love On Her Sophisticated Song 'Slide'". Uproxx. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
3. Saponara, Michael (September 27, 2019). "H.E.R. Recruits YG to Play Bonnie & Clyde on Steamy 'Slide'". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
4. Espinoza, Joshua (October 17, 2019). "Premiere: H.E.R. Puts on for the Bay Area in New "Slide" Video f/ YG". Complex. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
5. Saponara, Michael (October 18, 2019). "H.E.R. & YG Rep the West Coast in Dance-Heavy 'Slide' Video". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
6. "H.E.R. & YG's New Video for "Slide" Is a Celebration of West Coast Culture". Hypebeast. October 17, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
7. Droke, Carolyn (October 18, 2019). "H.E.R. And YG Ride Around The Bay Area In Their 'Slide' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
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13. Williams, Candice (December 17, 2019). "Watch now: H.E.R. releases live version of "Slide"". ABC News Radio. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
14. "VIDEO: H.E.R. Performs 'Slide' on Late Night With Seth Meyers". BroadwayWorld. January 7, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
15. "H.E.R. Switches Things Up To 'Slide' Through 'Late Night With Seth Meyers'". SoulBounce. January 7, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
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20. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
21. "H.E.R. / Slide – Credits". Tidal. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
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23. "H-E-R Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
24. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. January 30, 2020. Archived from the original on February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
25. "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
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27. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
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29. "Canadian single certifications – H.E.R – Slide". Music Canada. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
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31. "American single certifications – H.E.R. – Slide". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 5, 2021.