Background and Composition
"Run It" was released worldwide as Brown's debut single on June 30, 2005, through digital distribution. On July 19, 2005, Jive and Zomba Records serviced the song to rhythmic crossover radio in the United States. They later solicited the song to contemporary hit radio on October 3, 2005. "Run It" was written and produced by Scott Storch and Sean Garrett. It samples The Waitresses' 1980 single "I Know What Boys Like" (Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?, 1982), which was written by Christopher Butler. The track is composed as an R&B song that consists of slinky synth beats, a catchy chorus, an ominous, creepy background, and elements of Scott Storch productions. Brown's vocals have been described as "sweet" and "baby mack"-like. Christian Hoard of Rolling Stone called the song "a de-crunked 'Yeah!'". The song features rap verses from American hip-hop recording artist Juelz Santana.
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