"Tipsy" is the debut single by American rapper J-Kwon, released through So So Def Recordings and Arista Records on January 12, 2004, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Hood Hop (2004). Written by J-Kwon alongside Joe Kent and Mark Williams, "Tipsy" was produced by American production team Trackboyz.
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| Single by J-Kwon | ||||
| from the album Hood Hop | ||||
| Released | January 12, 2004 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:03 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Trackboyz | |||
| J-Kwon singles chronology | ||||
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Background
edit"Tipsy" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 17, 2004, after 14 weeks on the chart, and it peaked at number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.[1] Outside of the United States, "Tipsy" peaked within the top ten of charts in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, but topped the UK R&B Singles Chart in the latter country. To date, "Tipsy" has been J-Kwon's biggest and only hit, with his next single "You and Me" being a moderate success peaking in the Top 20 on the U.S. Rap chart. J-Kwon was 17 at the time of the release of "Tipsy", a song considered an ode to underage drinking.[citation needed]
The song samples the beat of the 1977 song "We Will Rock You" by British rock band Queen.[2]
Music video
editIn the video, J-Kwon holds a house party. The video pays homage to House Party, Risky Business, and the music video of the song "Gin and Juice". So So Def's Daz Dillinger, Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, and Derrty's Murphy Lee make cameo appearances. Comedian and actor Lavell Crawford also makes an appearance at the end and beginning as J-Kwon's father.
Remix
editThe official remix (frequently referred to as "Still Tipsy") features fellow St. Louis rappers Chingy and Murphy Lee. Sway DaSafo sampled the song's beat for "Pepsi", an anti-drinking spoof song on his debut album.
In popular culture
edit- "Tipsy" was featured in the films Breakin' All the Rules, White Chicks and Soul Plane, as well as in the video game L.A. Rush. It was also heard during a club scene in the episode "Moral Midgetry", from season 3 of The Wire. J-Kwon performed the song on the Season 29 finale of Saturday Night Live hosted by twin sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
- A club remix of "Tipsy" was featured in the 2012 film, Project X and This is the End. In 2015, it was featured in the movie Sisters.[3]
- In 2020, rap trio Clipping released a cover.[4]
- In 2024, Shaboozey released "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," which references "Tipsy," with the line “everybody in the bar gettin’ tipsy” prominent in the chorus. "A Bar Song" charted at number one on both the Hot 100 and Billboard's Hot Country Songs.[5]
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[30] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[31] | Gold | 5,000* |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[32] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[33] | Gold | 500,000* |
| United States (RIAA)[34] Mastertone |
Gold | 500,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | January 12, 2004 | [35] | ||
| February 17, 2004 | Contemporary hit radio | [36] | ||
| United Kingdom | July 12, 2004 | CD | Arista | [37] |
References
edit- ^ "Top 100 Songs - Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ Farber, Jim (April 25, 2004). "Catch This Brat: Teen rapper J-Kwon flaunts obnoxious side on terrific debut". New York Daily News. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ "Tipsy by J-Kwon in Sisters Movie". InSoundtrack.com. May 4, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ Lavender Alexandria (February 21, 2024). "Clipping's Cover Of J-Kwon's "Tipsy" Drops On Streaming". hotnewhiphop.com.
- ^ Asker, Jim (April 29, 2024). "Shaboozey & Beyoncé Make History as 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' Replaces 'Texas Hold 'Em' Atop Hot Country Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "J-Kwon – Tipsy". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Issue 757" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ "J-Kwon – Tipsy" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1551. April 16, 2004. p. 32. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "J-Kwon – Tipsy" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "The Irish Charts - All There Is To Know. Discography J-Kwon". irishcharts.ie. IRMA. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 38, 2004" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "J-Kwon – Tipsy" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "J-Kwon – Tipsy". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "J-Kwon – Tipsy". Singles Top 100. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "J-Kwon Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "J-Kwon Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "J-Kwon Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "J-Kwon Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "J-Kwon Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2004". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "Top Selling Singles of 2004". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
- ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "2004 Urban top 30" (PDF). Music Week. January 22, 2005. p. 24. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs of 2004 - Billboard Year End Charts". Bobborst. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2004". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ "2004 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 52. December 25, 2004. p. YE-75. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 139.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – J-Kwon – Tipsy". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – J-Kwon – Tipsy". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – J-Kwon – Tipsy". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
- ^ "American ringtone certifications – J-Kwon – Tipsy". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1537. January 9, 2004. p. 24. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1542. February 13, 2004. p. 25. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. July 10, 2004. p. 27.