Famous (Charli XCX song) explained

Famous
Cover:Charli XCX Famous Cover.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Charli XCX
Album:Sucker
Recorded:2014
Genre:New wave[1]
Length:3:51
Label:
Producer:Greg Kurstin
Prev Title:Drop That Kitty
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:After the Afterparty
Next Year:2016

"Famous" is a song by English singer Charli XCX, released as the fourth and final single from her second studio album, Sucker (2014). A music video for the single was released 23 March 2015.[1]

Release

"Famous" was released on 29 May 2015 as the fourth single from Charli's second major-label album, Sucker. Remixes were contributed by RIVRS and Brenmar on SoundCloud and digital download.[2]

Music video

The video was first teased on 9 March 2015 on Charli's Twitter, saying, "get ur selfie stick ready @ericwareheim" along with a photo of the upcoming video.[3] A teaser video was released on 20 March 2015 on Charli's YouTube channel.[4] The music video for "Famous" was released for the 2015 YouTube Music Awards three days later, on 23 March 2015.[1] A behind the scenes was released the same day.[4] It was directed by Eric Wareheim.[1]

Caitlyn Carter of Music Times summarises the video, saying, "You really need to watch it to understand". Chris DeVille of Stereogum praises the video and says, "Charli XCX's video for the new wave banger 'Famous' is part of the new slew of clips being released today as part of the YouTube Music Awards, and it's a good one. ... I definitely want to watch it again. The song's great, too, but you already know that if you've been blasting Sucker for the past three months". Pitchfork Media named "Famous" the 19th best music video of 2015.[5]

Live performances

"Famous" was performed at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards, amongst a medley with Drop That Kitty joined by Ty Dolla Sign and Tinashe on 12 April 2015.[6] Charli XCX also performed the song on, as she was featured as the musical guest on 15 May 2015.[7]

Usage in media

Accolades

Track listings

  1. "Famous" — 3:51
  1. "Famous" — 3:51
  2. "Famous" (Brenmar Remix) — 3:34
  3. "Famous" (RIVRS Remix) — 4:09

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Famous"
RegionDateFormatLabel
United Kingdom29 May 2015Digital download
Ireland[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charli XCX – 'Famous' Video (Dir. Eric Wareheim). 3 June 2015. Stereogum. 23 March 2015. DeVille. Chris.
  2. Web site: Stream charlixcx music Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud.
  3. 574844817651462144. charli_xcx. get ur selfie stick ready @ericwareheim . 9 March 2015.
  4. Web site: Charli XCX - YouTube. YouTube.
  5. Web site: Best Music Videos of 2015. Pitchfork Media. 14 January 2016.
  6. Web site: charli xcx, ty dolla $ign, tinashe – famous/drop that kitty (medley). https://web.archive.org/web/20150415174306/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/movieawards/videos/famous-drop-that-kitty-medley/1188442/. dead. 15 April 2015. MTV. 22 April 2015. 3 June 2015.
  7. Web site: InYourArea.
  8. Web site: Gamescom 2015: 16 New Guitar Hero Live Songs Revealed. 5 August 2015.
  9. Arts & Entertainment Top 10 Pop Music Videos. Time. 1 December 2015. 25 July 2015.
  10. 13. Charli XCX: 'Famous' . . 2015.
  11. Web site: Famous – Single by Charli XCX. iTunes Store. 29 May 2015. United Kingdom. 3 June 2015.
  12. Web site: Famous (Remixes) – Single by Charli XCX. iTunes Store. 29 May 2015. United Kingdom. 3 June 2015.
  13. Web site: CHART: CLUK Update 30.05.2015 (wk21). Zobbel.de. 2 June 2015.
  14. Web site: Famous – Single by Charli XCX. Apple Music. 29 May 2015. Ireland.

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