Release and Reception
"Running Back" was released for digital download on 19 September 2008. A digital extended play was released on 11 October; it includes a remix featuring Israel Cruz and a karaoke version to "Running Back", as well as two additional tracks. The Compact Disc single for "Running Back" was released in Australia the same day.
Jarrad Bevan from The Mercury noted that Flo Rida "ads punch to her sultry hook", and added that "it's a hit, no doubt." Mawunyo Gbogbo from Groove On wrote, "'Running Back' is not only a hot track, but it's prompted many to take notice of this fresh new face in Australian R&B." "Running Back" debuted on the ARIA Singles Chart at number thirteen and peaked at number three. Her next single, "Burn" was released in November and charted even higher when it peaked at number one. "Running Back" spent a total of thirty-one weeks on the chart. It also spent forty-five weeks on the ARIA Urban Singles Chart, where it peaked at number three. The song was certified double Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), for shipments of 140,000 units.
In 2009, "Running Back" won 'Urban Work of the Year' at the APRA Awards, and was nominated for the same category the following year. It was also nominated at the ARIA Music Awards, in the categories of 'Breakthrough Artist Single' and 'Highest Selling Single', winning the latter category on 26 November. "Running Back" also won 'Single Release of the Year' at the NT Indigenous Music Awards. At the MTV Australia Awards, "Running Back" was nominated for 'Best Collaboration'.
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