Written alongside producer and frequent collaborator Sonny Digital, it was released on March 24, 2012 as the third single (and fourth overall) from his debut studio album Pluto.

"Same Damn Time" was originally recorded in 2011 and appeared on Future's mixtape Streetz Calling.

It features cameo appearances from DJ Drama, Waka Flocka Flame and Trae tha Truth.

"[5] As of July 2014, the video's explicit and clean versions have combined over 11.8 million views on YouTube.

[8] Another remix of the song had guest verses from Maybach Music Group's Rick Ross, Wale, Gunplay and Meek Mill.

[9] Eric Diep of Complex called the song "easily one of the hottest records in the clubs" and the "very best" among Future's "underground hits".

"[9] Jeremy Gordon of Vice commented that the song has become "a true sign of linguistic influence" and noted that its title has been used by many critics to describe Future's work in general.

"[12] Andrew Unterberger of Popdust praised the song for having "one of the hip-hop hooks of the decade" and also commented that its remix with Diddy and Ludacris "takes it to the next level".

[3] Same Damn Time peaked at number 92 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent a total of 6 weeks.