"B.S." is a song recorded by American singer Jhené Aiko featuring fellow American singer H.E.R., released on March 6, 2020 as a single from the former's third studio album Chilombo (2020). The song was written by the artists alongside Big Sean and producers the Fisticuffs (Brian Warfield and Mac Robinson). An animated music video for the song premiered in May 2020.[1] A remix of the song featuring Kehlani, was included on the deluxe edition of Chilombo, which was released on July 17, 2020.[2] The vinyl version of the remix features an originally intended verse by Kehlani.[3]

"B.S."
Single by Jhené Aiko featuring H.E.R.
from the album Chilombo
ReleasedMarch 6, 2020 (2020-03-06)
GenreR&B
Length3:33
LabelDef Jam
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Fisticuffs
Jhene Aiko singles chronology
"Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)"
(2020)
"B.S."
(2020)
"Back to the Streets"
(2020)
H.E.R. singles chronology
"Slow Down"
(2019)
"B.S."
(2020)
"I Can't Breathe"
(2020)

The song became Aiko's second top-forty entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 and her highest-charting song in New Zealand and the UK, following the album's release. "B.S." became the fourth consecutive release from Chilombo to receive gold certification by RIAA in May 2020, for selling 500,000 units. It was certified platinum in September 2020. "B.S." went on to top rhythmic radio in December 2020.[citation needed]

Commercial performance

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"B.S." attained commercial success for both Aiko and Wilson. By entering and peaking at number twenty-four on Billboard Hot 100 for the week of March 21, 2020, the song is to date the highest charting release for both singers, with Aiko earning her second top-forty entry as a lead artist on the chart, additionally. Moreover, the song was the fifth consecutive top-ten entry from Chilombo on the component Billboard R&B Songs chart, peaking at number five.[4][5] The song was eventually certified gold by RIAA on May 13, 2020, almost two months after its release.[6] It was also Aiko's highest charting song on the New Zealand Hot Singles and UK Singles Chart, peaking at number fifteen and sixty-four, respectively.

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[15] Gold 20,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[16] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[17] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Jhené Aiko - B.S. (Animated Visual) ft. H.E.R. Jhene Aiko. May 15, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Mamo, Heran (March 18, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to Jhené Aiko's 'B.S.,' Feat. H.E.R." Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  3. ^ Jhené Aiko (Ft. Kehlani) – B.S. (Remix) [Vinyl Version], retrieved April 13, 2021
  4. ^ "The Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Rashad (March 18, 2020). "H.E.R. Hits the Hot 100 High of Her Career Thanks to Jhené Aiko's 'B.S.'". That Grape Juice. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  6. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  7. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 16, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  8. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  9. ^ "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  10. ^ "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  11. ^ "Jhene Aiko Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  12. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  13. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  15. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Jhené Aiko – B.S." (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  16. ^ "British single certifications – Jhené Aiko/H E R – B.S." British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  17. ^ "American single certifications – Jhené Aiko – B. S." Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
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