"V.S.O.P." is the debut commercial single by American R&B singer K. Michelle released on May 20, 2013[1] as the lead single from Michelle's debut studio album Rebellious Soul (2013).[2] Written by P. Hamilton, W. Felder, A. Wansel, L. Peters, W. Jeffrey, W. Boyd, and E. Powell, the song also features background vocals from R&B/pop singer Kelly Rowland as well as Muni Long who co-wrote the song. The song samples "Very Special" by Debra Laws as well as "That's How Long" by The Chi-Lites.[3][4]
| "V.S.O.P." | ||||
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| Single by K. Michelle | ||||
| from the album Rebellious Soul | ||||
| Released | May 20, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | P. Hamilton, W. Felder, A. Wansel, L. Peters, W. Jeffrey, W. Boyd, E. Powell | |||
| Producer(s) | Pop & Oak | |||
| K. Michelle singles chronology | ||||
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Lyrically, the song speaks of a special relationship between K. Michelle and her love interest, but parallels the relationship with drinking V.S.O.P. Brandy. The song peaked at number 89 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart and at number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The official remix features American rapper Young Jeezy while other remix versions feature Rick Ross, Jadakiss and August Alsina respectively.
Critical reception
editThe song received a generally positive review from music critic Andy Kellman of AllMusic. He described the song as being part of "the best material" on the album.[5]
Music video
editThe music video for the song was released on June 29, 2013 on the BET show 106 & Park[6] and was directed by Benny Boom.[7][8] It chronicles a troubled relationship between K. Michelle and her lover.[9] The love interest in the video is played by former teen rapper Chi-Ali.[10]
Charts
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References
edit- ^ "V.S.O.P.: K. Michelle: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ "News | K. Michelle's Rebellious Soul Album Sales Lead To Impressive Debut". Singersroom. August 21, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ "Pass Or Play? K Michelle Shows Her Skills In New "V.S.O.P." Video". MadameNoire. July 1, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ JUST MARRIED: Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Tie The Knot!. "BRAND NEW MUSIC: K. Michelle's "V.S.O.P" Single | The Young, Black, and Fabulous". Theybf.com. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ Andy Kellman (August 13, 2013). "Rebellious Soul - K. Michelle | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ "MUSIC VIDEO: K. MICHELLE – "V.S.O.P."". Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ^ Emily Exton (July 1, 2013). "Watch K.Michelle's Music Video For "V.S.O.P."". Blog.vh1.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ ""V.S.O.P." by K. Michelle | 106 & Park". BET. Archived from the original on July 5, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ Video on YouTube
- ^ "K. Michelle pours up some 'V.S.O.P.'". soulbounce.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-14. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
- ^ "K. Michelle Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "K. Michelle Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2021.