| "Clique" |
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| Single by Big Sean, Jay-Z and Kanye West |
| from the album Cruel Summer |
| Released |
September 6, 2012 (2012-09-06) |
| Format |
Digital download |
| Recorded |
2012 |
| Genre |
Hip hop |
| Length |
4:54 |
| Label |
GOOD, Def Jam |
| Writer(s) |
Kanye West, Chauncey Hollis, Sean Anderson, Shawn Carter, James Fauntleroy |
| Producer |
Hit-Boy, Kanye West (co.), Anthony Kilhoffer (add.), Noah Goldstein (add.) |
| Certification |
Platinum (RIAA)
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"Clique" is a song by American rappers Big Sean, Jay-Z and Kanye West. The song serves as the fourth single from the album Cruel Summer (2012), a collaboration between members of West's label GOOD Music. The song's production was handled by Hit-Boy. "Clique" was released as a single to the iTunes Store on September 7, 2012. Additional vocals on the song are provided by American R&B singer-songwriter James Fauntleroy II, who performs the song's introduction.
Background [edit]
West debuted the song on his website on September 6, 2012. The same day, DJ Funkmaster Flex gave the song a formal radio premiere on his Hot 97 radio show.[1] It was released as a digital download to the iTunes Store the following day.[2]
The song was produced by Hit-Boy, who is signed to West's label GOOD Music.[1] The song contains vocal samples of American funk musician James Brown's 1974 song "Funky President (People It's Bad)".[3]
Big Sean said in an interview with Tim Westwood that originally, many more A-list rappers were on the song. In the end all the other rappers were cut except Sean, Kanye West and Jay-Z.[4] Jay-Z's guest verse was named the fifth best of 2012 by Complex magazine.[5]
On November 14, 2012 a remix was released featuring rapper T.I..[6]
Complex magazine named the song #15 on their list of the 50 best songs of 2012.[7]
Track listing [edit]
- Digital download[2]
- "Clique" – 4:54
Credits and personnel [edit]
The credits for "Clique" are adapted from the iTunes single release.[2]
Charts and certifications [edit]
Weekly charts [edit]
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References [edit]
- ^ a b Makarechi, Kia (September 6, 2012). "'Clique': Kanye West Drops Track With Jay-Z & Big Sean As VMAs Get Ready To Take Off". The Huffington Post. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Clique – Single by Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ^ Richard. "G.O.O.D Music ft. Big Sean, Kanye West & Jay-Z – Clique – Listen". DJ Booth. The DJ Booth, LLC. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ^ http://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/11/big-sean-reveals-hitting-the-studio-with-eminem-cuts-down-album-title-to-only-hall-of-fame/
- ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/2012-year-in-review-the-25-best-guest-verses-of-2012/jay-z-clique
- ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.22718/title.ti-f-big-sean-jay-z-kanye-west-clique-remix
- ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/2012-year-in-review-the-50-best-songs-of-2012/good-music-clique
- ^ "Australian-charts.com – Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean – Clique". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Hung Medien.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean – Clique" (in Dutch). Ultratip. ULTRATOP & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean – Clique" (in French). Ultratip. ULTRATOP & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
- ^ "Kanye West Album & Song Chart History" Canadian Hot 100 for Kanye West. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Danishcharts.com – Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean – Clique". Tracklisten. Hung Medien.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean – Clique" (in French). Les classement single. Hung Medien.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean – Clique" (in Dutch). Mega Single Top 100. Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
- ^ "Archive Chart". Scottish Singles Top 40. Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Archive Chart" UK R&B Chart. Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Archive Chart" UK Singles Chart. Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Kanye West Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Kanye West. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Kanye West Album & Song Chart History" Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Kanye West. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Kanye West Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Rap Songs for Kanye West. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kanye West feat. Jay-Z and Big Sean – Clique". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
- ^ "Rap Songs - 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
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