Back 2 U

This article is about the song by Steve Aoki. For the song by Raeko, see Sir Sly.

"Back 2 U" is a song by DJs Steve Aoki and Boehm. It features indie rock band Walk the Moon. It was released on 19 May 2016 via Ultra Records. A remix by William Black was released as a single.^[2] A remix EP was also released, featuring remixes from Bad Royale (together with Aoki), Unlike Pluto, Breathe Carolina, DBSTF, Felguk and FTampa.^[3][4]

"Back 2 U"
Single by Steve Aoki and Boehm featuring Walk the Moon
Released	May 19, 2016
Recorded	2016
Genre	Tropical house dance-pop deep house electro house
Length	4:35
Label	Ultra Records
Songwriter(s)	Steve Aoki Nick Furlong Alexandru Constantin Crăciun Colin Brittain Marc Malouf Anthony Maniscalco [1]
Steve Aoki singles chronology
"Melody" (2016) "Back 2 U" (2016) "ILYSM" (2016)
Boehm singles chronology
"Swallow My Pride" (2016) "Back 2 U" (2016) "Future Self" (2016)
Walk the Moon singles chronology
"Work This Body" (2016) "Back 2 U" (2016) "One Foot" (2017)
Music video
"Back 2 U" on YouTube

Background

Monique Melendez of Billboard described the song as a "dance-meets-subdued pop rock track."^[5] Speaking about the song, Aoki said "We each brought our own musical style to the track to make a song that I am so excited for everyone to hear.” Peter Rubinstein of YourEDM described the song as a "soaring progressive-tropical house track that features catchy vocals."^[6] The song has been streamed over 28 million times on Spotify.^[7]

Music video

The official music video was released on 10 June 2016 via Ultra Records on YouTube.^[8][9]

Track listing

Singles^[10][11]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon)	4:35
2.	"Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (William Black Remix)	3:58

Extended play (remixes)^[12]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (Steve Aoki & Bad Royale Remix)	4:23
2.	"Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (Unlike Pluto Remix)	3:37
3.	"Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (Breathe Carolina Remix)	4:45
4.	"Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (DBSTF Remix)	5:15
5.	"Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (Felguk Remix)	3:57
6.	"Back 2 U" (with Boehm featuring Walk the Moon) (FTampa Remix))	4:34
Total length:		26:31

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2016) Peak position Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 8 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[14] 23

Year-end charts Chart (2016) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[15] 65

References

1. "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
2. alanapiedl (2016-10-14). "Steve Aoki & Boehm (Ft. Walk The Moon) - Back 2 U (William Black Remix) - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. Archived from the original on 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
3. Isasi, Nick (August 5, 2016). "[PREMIERE] Steve Aoki & Boehm Feat. Walk The Moon - Back 2 U (Unlike Pluto Remix)". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
4. Jones, Connor (2016-08-05). "Steve Aoki And Bad Royale Team Up On "Back 2 U" Remix". We Got This Covered. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
5. Melendez, Monique (18 May 2016). "Hear Steve Aoki & Boehm's Dancefloor-Ready 'Back 2 U' Feat. Walk the Moon". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
6. Rubinstein, Peter (2016-05-21). "Steve Aoki Impresses With Star-Studded New Collab & We Honestly Can't Stop Listening". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
7. BWW News Desk. "Steve Aoki Remixes My Chemical Romance's 'Welcome To The Black Parade'". Retrieved 2017-04-26.
8. Cameron, John (2016-06-29). "Steve Aoki And Boehm Release Official Music Video For "Back 2 U"". We Got This Covered. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
9. Daw, Robbie (2016-06-10). "Steve Aoki, Boehm And Walk The Moon Go Mobile With Their "Back 2 U" Video: Watch | Idolator". Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
10. "Back 2 U (feat. WALK THE MOON) - Single by Steve Aoki & Boehm on Apple Music". iTunes. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
11. "Back 2 U (feat. WALK the MOON) [William Black Remix] - Single by Steve Aoki & Boehm on Apple Music". iTunes. 18 November 2016. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
12. "Back 2 U (feat. Walk the Moon) [Remixes] - EP by Steve Aoki & Boehm on Apple Music". iTunes. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 2017-04-26.
13. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 21, 2016" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
14. "Steve Aoki Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
15. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2019.