"Take a Step Back" is a song by American rapper

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featuring fellow American rapper

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. The song was released as a

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for Ski Mask's mixtape ''

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''. It was produced by

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Background

"Take a Step Back" was originally released for Ski Mask the Slump God's mixtape ''Drown in Designer'' on May 16, 2016 and as a single for Ski Mask's mixtape ''

'' on May 12, 2017. The song has been described as a "

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anthem" and as the unofficial theme of rap festivals. The song utilizes elements of punk rock and heavy metal. The song was recorded on a pair of iPhone earbuds, giving it a distorted sound, but Ski Mask said that him and XXXTentacion used it to their advantage. A feud ensued between Ski Mask and X between late 2017 and early 2018, with Ski Mask saying he wanted to be seen as an individual rapper rather than just X's partner. X briefly said he would quit music until Ski Mask would be his friend again. At the 2018 Rolling Loud festival while Ski Mask was set to perform, the two surprised the audience with X joining Ski Mask to perform "Take A Step Back", ending the feud.

Personnel

– primary artist, songwriter *

– featured artist, songwriter *

– producer, songwriter

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2016 songs 2017 singles Ski Mask the Slump God songs XXXTentacion songs Songs written by XXXTentacion Songs written by Ronny J Republic Records singles {{2010s-song-stub