Flipmode (song)
Appearance
"Flipmode" | |
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File:Flipmode-remix.jpg | |
Song by Fabolous, Chris Brown, and Velous | |
Published | August 31, 2017 |
Recorded | 2017 |
Length | 4:01 |
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Velous[1] |
"Flipmode" is a 2017 song by Fabolous, Chris Brown, and Velous. The song's title is derived from the Busta Rhymes led record label Flipmode Enterntainment. The song also includes a reference to Flipmode artist Spliff Star. Originally released by Velous, the song was later remixed by Fabolous which was intended to be included on his Summertime Shootout 3 mixtape. [2] Fabolous and Brown performed the song as a Tidal event in New York City on October 17, 2017.[3]
Music Video
The accompanying music video for the song draws inspiration from a 2001 Nike Freestyle commercial in which basketball players, such as Vince Carter, were featured.[4] Directed by Gerard Victor, cameos made throughout the video include:
- DJ Khaled
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- T.I.
- Kwesta
- La La Anthony
- Terrence J
- Jadakiss
- Omari Hardwick
- Nasty C
- Trey Songz
- Emtee
- O.T. Genasis
- Draya Michele
- Blake Griffin
- Serena Williams
- Teyana Taylor
- Iman Shumpert
- Jermaine Dupri
- Mack Wilds
- Tory Lanez
- Rich the Kid
- Fat Joe
References
- ^ "Chris Brown & Fabolous Link With Velous For "Flipmode Remix"". hnhh. August 31, 2017.
- ^ Emmanuel C.M. (October 31, 2017). "Watch Fabolous, Velous and Chris Brown's". XXL Mag.
- ^ Nerisha Penros (October 26, 2017). "Chris Brown Delivers Guest-Filled Set at TIDAL X Pop-Up Show in New York City". Billboard.
- ^ Carl Lamarre (October 30, 2017). "Fabolous, Chris Brown & Velous Show Off Their Best Basketball Moves in Star-Studded 'Flipmode' Video". Billboard.