Biscuit (song) explained

Biscuit
Cover:Ivy Levan - Biscuit.png
Type:single
Artist:Ivy Levan
Album:No Good
Genre:Pop
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"Biscuit" is a song performed by American recording artist Ivy Levan. It was written by Levan alongside Lucas Banker, William Pounds and Patrick Nissley, for her debut studio album, No Good. The song was released as the album's lead single on January 13, 2015 through Interscope Records. A music video for the song was released later the same day.

Composition

Musically, "Biscuit" is a pop song in which Levan sings about kissing her "biscuit", which is a euphemism for her buttocks, derived from the Southern expression "butter my butt and call me a biscuit".[1]

Critical reception

Idolator praised the song, calling it " a refreshingly… different pop song with an instantly memorable chorus and lyrics that positively drip with sassy attitude".[2]

Music video

The music video premiered on January 13, 2015.[3] It shows Levan in different frames. At first, she is seen stirring a cauldron like a witch. Then a puppet-like biscuit comes out from the pot, accompanying the singer in her choreography. At other times, Levan is shot in the foreground, first with round spectacles similar to those used by Lady Gaga in her video for "Paparazzi", then while she is wearing headphones and blowing bubbles of chewing gum.

Track listings

Digital download[4]
  1. "Biscuit" – 3:13
Digital EP – Remixes[5]
  1. "Biscuit" (Dave Audé Remix) – 3:48
  2. "Biscuit" (Wayne and Woods Remix) – 5:35
  3. "Biscuit" (Top $helf Remix) – 3:22
  4. "Biscuit" (Butter Butter Remix) – 3:38
  5. "Biscuit" (Michael Teixeira Remix) – 3:07

Notes and References

  1. Ivy Levan Talks 2015 Album 'No Good' Featuring Sting, Twitter Fans & More [EXCLUSIVE Q&A]]. Niles. Jon. August 5, 2015. Music Times. April 30, 2017.
  2. Web site: Ivy Levan Lives Up To The Hype On New Single "Biscuit": Watch The Demented Video. January 14, 2015. February 28, 2015.
  3. Web site: Ivy Levan's Biscuit on VEVO (Youtube). . January 13, 2015. February 28, 2015.
  4. Web site: Biscuit – Single by Ivy Levan . . January 23, 2016.
  5. Web site: Biscuit (Remix) – EP by Ivy Levan . iTunes Store (US). Apple . January 23, 2016.