Out of My Head

"Out of My Head" is a song by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, released on May 22, 2011, as the third single from his third studio album, Lasers. The single features guest vocals from American R&B singer Trey Songz.Lilah, Rose (February 28, 2011). "Out of My Head". HotNewHipHop. Fiasco explained of the track, "Doesn't have any deep meaning behind it, and is for the chicks." The duo performed it live at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards.Chandler, D.L. (June 5, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco, Trey Songz Perform at 2011 MTV Movie Awards". MTV. It charted for seventeen weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #40."Lupe Fiasco | Billboard"
== Background ==
The song first surfaced online alongside "I Don't Wanna Care Right Now" on February 28, 2011, ahead of Lasers release. On May 24, 2011, the cover artwork was unveiled on his website."Out of My Head ft. Trey Songz [Single Cover"]. LupeFiasco.com. May 27, 2011. Archived from the original on May 24, 2011. It was released as a single on May 22, 2011, and debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 11, 2011. Trey Songz said in a statement to MTV News that "Out of My Head" was "such a dope song" and one of his favorite collaborations. He added, "When Lupe first played the track for me I knew it was going to be a smash, and I'm happy it's been received so well.""Lupe Fiasco and Trey Songz Drop "Out of My Head" Video". MTV News. June 29, 2011.
== Music video ==
The official music video, directed by Gil Green, features Tracey Thomas as Fiasco's love interest. It premiered on June 29, 2011, by MTV."Video: Lupe Fiasco f/ Trey Songz - 'Out of My Head'". Rap-Up. June 29, 2011. The visual shows the rapper going about his day and seeing every woman reminding him of his girl. Despite an elderly woman thinking he was going to rob her, a dog peeing on his boot, and getting a ticket for jaywalking, he considered it a great day because he was thinking about her the entire time.Peck, Jamie (June 29, 2011). "Video Premiere: Lupe Fiasco Featuring Trey Songz, 'Out of My Head'". MTV News.
== Live performances ==
Fiasco performed the song in a myriad of concerts, including at Hot 93.7's Hot Jam 10 in 2011, Wango Tango in 2011, Firefly Music Festival in 2012, Last Night on the Town in 2022, and Sole DXB in 2023.
== Critical reception ==
Todd Martens of Los Angeles Times described the track as "loaded with trendy synths and a pin-the-sympathy-on-the-song chorus from Trey Songz."Martens, Todd (March 7, 2011). "Album Review: Lupe Fiasco's 'Lasers'". Los Angeles Times. HipHopDX was equally unimpressed, writing, "lazily settles for a predictable performance with his lyricism acting as corroborating evidence."Ortiz, Edwin (March 4, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco - Lasers". HipHopDX. Slant Magazines Matthew Cole called it "a solid banger," though noted the irony of Songz's inclusion, as "he seems to incarnate Lupe's thesis that hip-hop radio provides materialistic escapism at the price of the listener's political consciousness."Cole, Matthew (March 11, 2011). "Review: Lupe Fiasco, Lasers". Slant Magazine. IGNs Chad Grischow called it "a lively, lighthearted tune."Grischow, Chad (March 8, 2011). "Lupe Fiasco: Lasers Review". IGN.
== Accolades ==
;Awards and nominations
Year	Award 	Category 	Result	
2011	BET Hip Hop Awards	Reese's Perfect Combo Award	 	Kujundzic, Petar (September 8, 2011). "BET Networks Announces the 'BET Hip Hop Awards 2011' Nominees". Hypebeast.
;Listicles
Publisher	Article 	Year	Result	
XXL 	"Top 100 Songs of 2011" 	2012	34 	"Top 100 Songs of 2011". XXL. January 2, 2012.
XXL 	"Top 100 Greatest Songs by An XXL Freshman"	2012	63 	"Top 100 Greatest Songs by An XXL Freshman". XXL. April 3, 2012.
== Chart performnance ==
;Weekly charts
Chart (2011) 	Position
Australia (ARIA) 	52
Billboard Hot 100 	40
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	11
US Rap Songs (Billboard) 	5
;Year-end charts
Chart (2011) 	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	39
US Rhythmic (Billboard) 	35
== Personnel ==
* Angel Caputo – additional recording
* Arden "Keyz" Altino – writer, co-producer
* Brian Gardner – masterer
* Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis – writer, producer, bass guitar
* Jesse Wilson – writer
* Koby Hass – recording engineer
* Michael "Miykal" Snoddy – writer, producer, recording engineer
* Nathaniel "You Can Ask Giz" Robinson – mixer
* Ronnie Jackson – writer
* Serge Tsai – recording engineer
* Tremaine "Trey Songz" Neverson – featured artist, vocals
* Wasalu "Lupe Fiasco" Jaco – lead artist, vocals, writer
== Lyrics ==
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== References ==
Category:2011 songs
Category:Collaboration songs
Category:Lasers
Category:Lupe Fiasco songs
Category:Singles
Category:Songs
Category:Songs with music videos