Same Damn Time

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Single by Future

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Field	Value
name	Same Damn Time
cover	Future-Same-Damn-Time.jpg
type	single
artist	Future
album	Pluto
released	March 24, 2012
recorded	2011; 11th Street Studios
(Atlanta, Georgia)
genre	Trap
length	4:33
label
writer
producer	Sonny Digital
chronology	Future
prev_title	Magic
prev_year	2012
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next_year	2012
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"Same Damn Time" is a song by American rapper Future. Written alongside producer and frequent collaborator Sonny Digital, it was released on March 24, 2012 as the third single (and fourth overall) from his debut studio album Pluto. Following its release, the song peaked at number 92 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song was well received by music critics, and its title became a common phrase in music journalism, used to describe Future's work, as well as a number of other music-related topics.

Background and release

"Same Damn Time" was originally recorded in 2011 and appeared on Future's mixtape Streetz Calling. The song was later re-mastered, including a slightly different instrumental, and released as a single from Pluto on March 24, 2012.

Accolades

SPIN placed the song at number 27 on their list of "40 Best Songs of 2012" with author Rob Harvilla enthusiastically writing: "It's infectious! It's repellant! At the same! Damn! Time! People love it! People hate it! At the same! Damn! Time! He's a mumbler! He's a shouter! At the same! Damn! Time! What a genius! What a doofus! At the same! Damn! Time!" Popdust included the song among the ten-song extension of their "Top 100 songs of the year" list.

Music video

The official music video, directed by Dr. Teeth, was released on April 6, 2012. It features cameo appearances from DJ Drama, Waka Flocka Flame and Trae tha Truth. The video premiered on BET's show 106 & Park. The video was shot in Future's hometown Atlanta and was inspired by the hood. In an interview with MTV, Future claimed it was "more like a movie". Atlantic Records A&R DJ Drama, commented during the video shoot that "It's crazy in the streets, it's crazy in the club, Future seems to be kind of flawless right now." As of July 2014, the video's explicit and clean versions have combined over 11.8 million views on YouTube.

Remixes

"Same Damn Time" had two official remixes. The first, featuring rappers Diddy (whose verse was written by Los), and Ludacris, was included on the re-release of Pluto, titled Pluto 3D. In an interview with XXL, Future commented on having Diddy perform on the remix: "Diddy brought that high energy, legendary status to the record. He used his own approach. He had something in his chest that I felt like he wanted to say and he let it all out. Another remix of the song had guest verses from Maybach Music Group's Rick Ross, Wale, Gunplay and Meek Mill.

Critical reception

Eric Diep of Complex called the song "easily one of the hottest records in the clubs" and the "very best" among Future's "underground hits". David Drake, writing for The Fader, stated that it is "one of Future's biggest anthems." Jeremy Gordon of Vice commented that the song has become "a true sign of linguistic influence" and noted that its title has been used by many critics to describe Future's work in general. Jon Caramanica of New York Times used the song as a reference to show Future's musical style, calling him "a blustery hero and a bleeding cyborg—at the same damn time." LA Weekly also referred to the song, describing Future as "the father of Chaos and the son of Chaos at the same damn time." Andrew Unterberger of Popdust praised the song for having "one of the hip-hop hooks of the decade" and also commented that its remix with Diddy and Ludacris "takes it to the next level".

Chart performance

Same Damn Time peaked at number 92 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent a total of 6 weeks. The song also peaked at number 12 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Charts

Weekly charts

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Year-end charts

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Chart (2012)	Position	US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)
63
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Certifications

References

"Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates |". Allaccess.com.
(December 10, 2012). "SPIN's 40 Best Songs of 2012". [[Spin (magazine).
(March 8, 2012). "Future Returns To Atlanta For 'Same Damn Time' Video". [[Viacom (2005–present).
(April 6, 2012). "Future - Same Damn Time". [[YouTube]].
(April 12, 2012). "Future - Same Damn Time (explicit)". YouTube.
(May 30, 2012). "Future Talks Diddy's Verse on "Same Damn Time" Remix". [[XXL (magazine).
"Video: Future "Same Damn Time"". [[Complex Media]].
(March 15, 2012). "Future f. Rick Ross, Wale, Gunplay and Meek Mill, "Same Damn Time (Remix)"". Andy Cohn.
(December 28, 2012). "The Year In "Same Damn Time" Music Journalism References". [[Vice (magazine).
(December 16, 2012). "Bright Colors, Grown-Up Concerns, and Bruises". [[The New York Times]].
(November 28, 2012). "Future's "Turn On The Lights": Why This Song Is Amazing". [[LA Weekly]].
(December 15, 2012). "The Popdust Weekend Playlist: The Snubs From Our Top 100 Lists". Popdust.
"Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2012". Billboard.

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