Sacrifices (Big Sean song)

2017 song by Big Sean featuring Migos

"Sacrifices"

Song by Big Sean featuring Migos
from the album  I Decided
Released| February 3, 2017
Genre|

* Hip hop
* trap

Length| 4:47
Label|

* GOOD
* Def Jam

Songwriter(s)|

* Sean Anderson
* Leland Wayne
* Allen Ritter
* Quavious Marshall
* Kiari Cephus

Producer(s)|

* Metro Boomin
* Ritter (co.)

Music video
"Sacrifices" on YouTube

"Sacrifices" is a song by American rapper Big Sean from his fourth studio album I Decided (2017). It features American hip hop group Migos and was produced by Metro Boomin, with co-production from Allen Ritter.

## Lyrics

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Lyrically, the song finds Big Sean, Offset and Quavo addressing the sacrifices they have made to become the successful artists they are.[1][2]

## Critical reception

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The song was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone commented that Big Sean is "no match for the affable charm of Migos" in the song.[3] Andy Belt of Consequence praised the Metro Boomin's production of the song, writing that it grounds "some of the rapper's sillier lines".[4] Eric Renner Brown of Entertainment Weekly also wrote favorably of the song's production, stating that it "proves classical harpsichords and Southern trap aren't mutually exclusive."[5] A. Harmony of Exclaim! was more critical of the song, describing it as "fun, but ultimately shallow compared to the album's weighty storyline."[6] Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork considered "Sacrifices" the best song from I Decided.[7]

## Music video

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The official music video was released on May 19, 2017. Directed by Kid Studio, it sees Big Sean speeding on a motorcycle through the streets of a city at night, driving through tunnels and on bridges.[8][9] As he rides, the taillights of his bike emits a trailing stream of lights.[10][11] Between shots of him speeding in the streets, Sean is also seen posing with Migos in an abandoned warehouse.[9][10] At the end of the video, Sean crashes into another vehicle, sending him flying into the air.[8]

## Charts

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Chart (2017)  | Peak
position

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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 79
US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 70
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 26

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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United States (RIAA)[15] | Gold  | 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "I Decided. – Big Sean". AllMusic. Archived from the original on February 6, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
2. ^ Preezy (February 13, 2017). "Big Sean Steps into Elite Territory on 'I Decided.'". XXL. Archived from the original on February 13, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
3. ^ Spanos, Brittany (February 7, 2017). "Review: Big Sean Still Trying to Find Himself on 'I Decided'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 7, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
4. ^ Belt, Andy (February 7, 2017). "Big Sean – I Decided". Consequence. Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
5. ^ Brown, Eric Renner (February 8, 2017). "Big Sean's 'I Decided'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
6. ^ Harmony, A. (February 8, 2017). "Big Sean I DECIDED". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
7. ^ Strauss, Matthew (February 9, 2017). "Big Sean: I Decided. Album Review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
8. ^ a b "Video: Big Sean Feat. Migos - 'Sacrifices'". Rap-Up. May 19, 2017.
9. ^ a b Reiff, Corbin (May 19, 2017). "Big Sean And Migos Cruise Through Tokyo In The Seductive 'Sacrifices' Video". Uproxx.
10. ^ a b Berry, Peter A. (May 19, 2017). "Big Sean Drops "Sacrifices" Video with Migos". XXL.
11. ^ Machar, Bigoa (May 19, 2017). "Big Sean Rides Through the Streets of Tokyo For "Sacrifices" Video". Hypebeast.
12. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
13. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
14. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
15. ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – Sacrifices". Recording Industry Association of America.

* v
* t
* e

Big Sean

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Finally Famous (2011)
* Hall of Fame (2013)
* Dark Sky Paradise (2015)
* I Decided. (2017)
* Double or Nothing (with Metro Boomin) (2017)
* Detroit 2 (2020)
* Better Me Than You (2024)

EPs|

* What You Expect (with Hit-Boy) (2021)

Mixtapes|

* Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big (2010)
* Detroit (2012)

Singles|

* "My Last"
* "Marvin & Chardonnay"
* "Dance (Ass)"
* "Mercy"
* "Clique"
* "Guap"
* "Switch Up"
* "Beware"
* "Fire"
* "I Don't Fuck with You"
* "Paradise"
* "Blessings"
* "One Man Can Change the World"
* "Play No Games"
* "Champions"
* "Bounce Back"
* "Moves"
* "Jump Out the Window"
* "Pull Up N Wreck"
* "So Good"
* "Single Again"
* "Bezerk"
* "Deep Reverence"
* "Wolves"
* "Hate Our Love"
* "Precision"

Featured singles|

* "Lay It on Me"
* "Till I Die"
* "Naked"
* "My Homies Still"
* "As Long as You Love Me"
* "Burn"
* "Show Out"
* "All That (Lady)"
* "Wild"
* "Right There"
* "Sorry"
* "All Me"
* "Detroit vs. Everybody"
* "Open Wide"
* "B Boy"
* "How Many Times"
* "Back Up"
* "Workin"
* "Holy Key"
* "Feels"
* "Alone"
* "Big Bank"
* "None of Your Concern"
* "I Do It"
* "Way Out"
* "Easy Lover"

Promotional singles|

* "I Do It"
* "Oh My"
* "What Yo Name Iz?"
* "Control"
* "Best Mistake"
* "Miracles (Someone Special)"
* "Alright"

Other songs|

* "Cooler than Me"
* "See Me Now"
* "Paper, Scissors, Rock"
* "Don't Like.1"
* "Sanctified"
* "All Your Fault"
* "Research"
* "No Favors"
* "Sacrifices"
* "Go Legend"
* "Sharks"

Related articles|

* GOOD Music
* Twenty88
* Amaire Johnson

* v
* t
* e

Migos

* Quavo
* Offset
* Takeoff

Studio albums|

* Yung Rich Nation (2015)
* Culture (2017)
* Culture II (2018)
* Culture III (2021)

EPs|

* 3 Way (2016)

Mixtapes|

* Y.R.N. (Young Rich Niggas) (2013)
* No Label 2 (2014)
* Rich Nigga Timeline (2014)

Singles|

* "Versace"
* "Hannah Montana"
* "Fight Night"
* "Handsome and Wealthy"
* "One Time"
* "Pipe It Up"
* "Look at My Dab"
* "Bad and Boujee"
* "T-Shirt"
* "Slippery"
* "Too Hotty"
* "MotorSport"
* "Stir Fry"
* "Walk It Talk It"
* "Narcos"
* "Pure Water"
* "Give No Fxk"
* "Need It"
* "Straightenin"

Featured singles|

* "Looking for You"
* "Moses"
* "Key to the Streets"
* "Slide"
* "Gucci on My"
* "Peek a Boo"
* "Bon Appétit"
* "Body"
* "I Get the Bag"
* "Solitaire"

Promotional singles|

* "Call Casting"
* "What the Price"
* "Supastars"
* "Drip"
* "Avalanche"

Other songs|

* "Get Right Witcha"
* "Deadz"
* "Kelly Price"
* "Sacrifices"
* "Danger"
* "BBO (Bad Bitches Only)"
* "Notice Me"
* "Having Our Way"

See also|

* Discography
* Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour
* Control the Streets, Volume 1
* Control the Streets, Volume 2
* Unc & Phew

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