Boogie (song) explained

BOOGIE
Cover:Brockhampton - Boogie.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Brockhampton
Album:Saturation III
Released:December 12, 2017
Recorded:August–November 2017
Genre:Alternative hip hop
Length:3:13
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"Boogie" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American hip hop boy band Brockhampton, released on December 12, 2017, as the lead single from their third studio album Saturation III (2017).

Composition and lyrics

The production of the song consists of saxophone and sirens, the style of which has been compared to that of N.E.R.D.,[1] [2] providing a mood of high energy. Lyrically, Brockhampton members describe the hardships they have faced;[3] Kevin Abstract proclaims in the chorus, "I've been beat up my whole life / I've been shot down, kicked down twice / Ain't no stoppin' me tonight / I'ma get all the things I like".[4]

Critical reception

Will Rosebury of Clash praised the instrumental, writing "the multitude of horn and sirens providing the perfect canvas for some of the group's most unhinged verses." Dan Weiss of Consequence of Sound described the song as an "SNL Band-meets-House of Pain squall" and a "conscious attempt to make something more danceable".[5]

WatchMojo ranked "Boogie" as the band's third best song.[6] Live365 ranked it as their fifth best song.[7] Variety placed "Boogie" at number eight on their list of Brockhampton's 15 best songs.[8]

Music video

The music video was directed by Kevin Abstract and released alongside the single. It finds Brockhampton wreaking havoc at a convenience store in Van Nuys, Los Angeles,[9] [10] [11] [12] where each of them performs their verses in different areas; Abstract is in the aisles and Joba is in the freezer. At one point, the group is dressed in orange jumpsuits with their skin painted blue. They later rob a pizzeria.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rosebury. Will. Brockhampton – Saturation III. Clash. December 25, 2023. December 22, 2017.
  2. Web site: Lyons. Patrick. Brockhampton's "SATURATION III" Review. HotNewHipHop. December 21, 2017. December 25, 2017.
  3. Web site: A. . Aron . Brockhampton Drops Off New Single "BOOGIE" . HotNewHipHop . 25 December 2023 . December 12, 2017.
  4. Web site: Blackwell. Marcus. Review: Brockhampton's "Saturation III" Is Their Strongest Project Yet. HipHopDX. December 20, 2017. December 25, 2023.
  5. Web site: Weiss. Dan. khampton – Saturation III. Consequence of Sound. December 23, 2017. December 22, 2017.
  6. Web site: Top 10 Brockhampton Songs . . 25 December 2023 . July 19, 2018.
  7. Web site: Milewski . Kathryn . Top 10 Brockhampton Songs . . 25 December 2023 . January 19, 2022.
  8. Web site: Moreau . Jordan . Shafer . Ellise . Shanfeld . Ethan . Goodbye, Brockhampton: The Hip-Hop Boy Band’s 15 Best Songs, Ranked . . 25 December 2023 . November 18, 2022.
  9. Web site: Blais-Billie . Braudie . BROCKHAMPTON Share New Song "BOOGIE": Listen . . 25 December 2023 . December 12, 2017.
  10. Web site: Berry . Peter A. . Brockhampton Drop 'Saturation III' Album, 'Billy Star' Short Film . . 25 December 2023 . December 15, 2017.
  11. Web site: Penrose . Nerisha . BROCKHAMPTON Drops Off Raging New Video ‘Boogie’ & Short Film ‘Billy Star’ . . 25 December 2023 . December 13, 2017.
  12. Web site: Slingerland . Calum . Brockhampton "Boogie" (video) . . 25 December 2023 . December 13, 2017.
  13. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. December 25, 2017. December 25, 2023.