"Back in the Day" is the third and final single released from Illegal's debut album, The Untold Truth.

It was written by members Jamal and Malik,[1] each detailing their hardships growing up before they received a record deal.

[2] The song peaked at 80 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and 21 on the Hot Rap Singles and was the last release from Illegal.

The song was produced by Colin Wolfe.

[3] The music video features cameos by Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound.