Out of My Head (Lupe Fiasco song)

"Out of My Head"
Single by Lupe Fiasco featuring Trey Songz
from the album Lasers
Released	May 22, 2011
Format	Digital download
Recorded	2010
Genre	R&B, hip hop
Length	3:24
Label	1st & 15th, Atlantic
Writer(s)	Lupe Fiasco, Jerry Duplessis, Ronnie Jackson, Miykal Snoddy
Producer	Miykal Snoddy
Lupe Fiasco singles chronology
"Words I Never Said" (2011) "Out of My Head" (2011) "This City" (2011)
Trey Songz singles chronology "Unusual" (2011) "Out of My Head" (2011) "Take Off" (2011)

"Out of My Head" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released as the third single from his third studio album, Lasers. The single features vocals from American R&B singer Trey Songz, and features production from record producer Miykal Snoddy, with co-production from fellow producers Jerry Wonda and Arden Altino. The song was released as a digital download on May 22, 2011, along with the rest of Lasers. Fiasco performed this single with Trey Songz at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Lyrically, the song likens a love interest to that of a catchy song. The single has so far reached #40 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his third top 40 hit in the United States.

Background

Lupe Fiasco says that the song "doesn't have any deep meaning behind it, and is for the chicks." Trey Songz has praised the song, saying that it was one of his favorite collaborations he ever did.

Music video

A behind the scenes video was released on the 19th of June. The director of the video is Gil Green. The music video was released on June 29 via MTV.^[1] Model Tracey Thomas played the girl throughout the video. Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka made a cameo appearance in the video.

Chart performance

Chart (2011)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[2]	57
US Billboard Hot 100[3]	40
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	11
US Rap Songs (Billboard)	5

References

1. ^ http://adwiin-music.com/2011/06/29/video-lupe-fiasco-out-of-my-head-feat-trey-songz/
2. ^ "Chartifacts - Week Commencing: 4th July 2011". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 4, 2011. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. http://www.webcitation.org/600X1Mbtu. Retrieved July 7, 2011. 
3. ^ http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74376/week-ending-june-12-2011-songs-the-odd-couples/;_ylt=ArEo0yLGkKS8JGOQvHmzzkQPwiUv