Birthday (K. Michelle song)
| "Birthday" | ||||
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| Single by K. Michelle | ||||
| from the album Kimberly: The People I Used to Know | ||||
| Released | September 8, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
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| Length | 4:01 | |||
| Label | Atlantic Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Pate, Ward, Nowee, Samuels, Sonyae Elise | |||
| K.Michelle singles chronology | ||||
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"Birthday" is a song by American R&B singer K. Michelle, for her fourth studio album "Kimberly: The People I Used to Know" (2017).[1] The song was released on September 8, 2017, through Atlantic Records.[2]
Background and release
[edit]Speaking on the track Michelle stated in an interview with Billboard magazine "Birthday is just the fun song going out, but I can honestly say this is my best vocal album and you will get those in ballads like "Brain On Love" and "No Not You". That speaks to who I am and the person and the woman that I’ve become. So I just say it's a little piece on this roller coaster journey that the album takes you in."[3]
Critical reception
[edit]The song gained positive reviews from critics. HotNewHipHop gave the track a positive review rating it a 3.7 out of 5 stars stating "Heavy enough for the club but slow enough for the bedroom, "Birthday" starts out as an aqueous R&B track akin to Rihanna's "Needed Me." However, K has some tricks up her sleeve; intensifying her vocal delivery as the song progresses, moving from a cooed approach to a more rhythmic, but still half-sung second verse."[4] Vibe praised the song stating "The song, which is the second single from the forthcoming Kimberly: The People I Used to Know, is perfect for both the club scene and the bedroom, as K. provides smooth, sultry vocals that later transition into a rap that brings major vibes."[3] Rap-Up stated "On the seductive “Birthday,” the Memphis songstress caters to her man. After rolling an L and pouring a drink, K gets right. “Come on eat this cake, it’s your birthday,”".[5]
Music video
[edit]"Birthday" was directed by Art by Child in, October 25, 2017.
Formats and track listings
[edit]- Explicit digital download[2]
- "Birthday" – 4:01
- Clean digital download[6]
- "Birthday" – 4:01
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | September 8, 2017 | Digital download |
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Atlantic Records | [2][6] |
| United Kingdom | Explicit | [7] | |||
| France | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. "K. Michelle On New Album 'Kimberly: The People I Used to Know,' R. Kelly Allegations and Surrogacy With Fiance". Billboard. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ a b c "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ a b Jefferson, J'na. "K. Michelle's Versatility Takes The Cake On "Birthday"". Vibe. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "K. Michelle Showcases Her Versatile Voice On "Birthday"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
- ^ "NEW MUSIC: K. MICHELLE – 'BIRTHDAY' + 'EITHER WAY' FEAT. CHRIS BROWN". Rap-Up. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (UK Store). Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (France Store). Retrieved 8 September 2017.
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