Brown Sugar (Ider song) explained

Brown Sugar
Cover:	IDER Brown Sugar.jpg
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	Ider
Album:	Emotional Education
Label:	Glassnote
Producer:	Rodaidh McDonald
Prev Title:	Mirror
Prev Year:	2017

"Brown Sugar" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter duo Ider for their debut album, Emotional Education. It was released on 1 February 2019 as the fourth single from the album.

Background and composition

"Brown Sugar" is a rhythm and blues-inspired track, which Marwick said was influenced by R&B artists such as Kendrick Lamar. Ider used a Roland synthesiser heavily throughout the track. They describe the track as "an empowering song about sex."^{[1] [2]}

Music video

The "live" music video for "Brown Sugar" was released on 31 January 2019. The video features Ider performing the song live, in a dark room with red lighting. The video was directed by frequent Ider collaborator Lewis Knaggs.^[3]

Track listing

Digital download

1. "Brown Sugar" – 3:36

Credits and personnel

• Megan Markwick – Vocals, synth, percussion
• Lily Somerville – Vocals, keyboard
• Ben Scott – drums
• Rodaidh McDonald – production

Notes and References

1. Web site: UK Duo Ider Break Down Electrifying Debut Album 'Emotional Education': Exclusive . Spruch . Kirsten . 19 July 2019 . Billboard . 5 January 2020 .
2. Web site: 01 Mirror . YouTube . 16 April 2020.
3. Web site: IDER – Brown Sugar (Live) . YouTube . 31 January 2019 . 16 April 2020.