Chi Chi (Azealia Banks song)
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"Chi Chi" is a song recorded by American rapper Azealia Banks. The track was written by Banks, and produced by Jonathan Harris. Banks first premiered the song exclusively via her online store website CheapyXO.com.[1][2] On June 6, the single became available to online music stores through Romanian record label Global Records.[3]
The song's lyrics are built around the infamous line "Chi Chi, get the yayo" from the 1983 film Scarface, in which the lead character Tony Montana asks his friend Chi Chi to get the drugs they acquired. "Yayo" is in reference to cocaine.[4]
Background and release
"Chi Chi" features production from Jonathan Harris, whom previously collaborated with Banks on her album Broke with Expensive Taste (2014).[5]
"Chi Chi" was released to Banks' web site, CheapyXO.com on June 5, 2017 for streaming.[6] The song was released via iTunes for digital download.[7]
Reception
A writer for Noise UK described the single as "So good that you’d want her to keep delivering. It’s certified fresh and unique".[8] Adelle Platon, writing for Billboard was also highly receptive of the single, stating, "The Harlemite returned to her rap roots on Monday (June 5) with some dynamite called Chi Chi".[9]
Credits and personnel
- Azealia Banks – vocals, songwriter
- Jonathan Harris – producer
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | June 5, 2017 | Streaming | Global Records | [10] |
| June 6, 2017 | Digital download | [11] |
References
- ^ Cuby, Michael (June 5, 2017). "Azealia Banks Is Back in Full-Form for New Hip-Hop Track "Chi Chi"". PAPER. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^ Jones, Denise (June 5, 2017). "Azealia Banks Drops New Single, "Chi Chi"". hubwav. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^ "Chi Chi from Global Records on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- ^ Platon, Adelle (June 5, 2017). "Azealia Banks Returns with 'Chi Chi': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- ^ "Azealia Banks' New Song 'Chi Chi' Is Too Fire (LISTEN)". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- ^ "Azealia Banks – "Chi Chi"". Spin. 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- ^ "Chi Chi - Single by Azealia Banks on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
- ^ http://all-noise.co.uk/new-single-review-chi-chi-by-azealia-banks/20565/
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7817716/azealia-banks-chi-chi
- ^ Cuby, Michael (June 5, 2017). "Azealia Banks Is Back in Full-Form for New Hip-Hop Track "Chi Chi"". PAPER. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^ "Chi Chi – Single by Azealia Banks on Apple Music". United States: iTunes Store. June 5, 2017.