Iffy (song) explained

Iffy
Type:single
Artist:Chris Brown
Album:Breezy
Cover:Iffy Chris Brown.jpg
Released:January 14, 2022
Genre:R&B[1]
Length:2:53[2]
Prev Title:Goodbye
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:WE (Warm Embrace)
Next Year:2022

"Iffy" is a song by American singer Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the lead single from his 10th album Breezy on January 14, 2022.[3]

Background

On the first day of 2022, Brown announced that "Iffy" would be released as the lead single from his upcoming tenth studio album Breezy, posting a teaser clip on Instagram with the caption "Breezy Season Coming! 2022 New Era Unlocked".[4] The song ended up being included as the album's bonus track on the standard edition.[5]

Content

A press release explained that the song's lyrics contain "Brown boasting about his cars and money".[6] According to British radio station Capital Xtra, lyrically the song has Brown "discussing cars, jewellery, and other lavish items".[7] [8]

Music video

An accompanying music video was released on January 14, 2022, and directed by Joseph Kahn. The video was described by Trent Clark of HipHopDX as taking place in a "Fast & Furious–type drag racing underworld".[9]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 94
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 26

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesJanuary 18, 2022Rhythmic contemporary radioRCA[12]
Urban contemporary radio[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Brown Drops "Iffy" Visual To Kick Off New Breezy Era. Urbanislandz. Dowlatt. Orlando. January 14, 2022. February 19, 2022.
  2. Web site: Iffy - Single by Chris Brown .
  3. Web site: Chris Brown Returns with New Single "Iffy". January 14, 2022.
  4. Web site: Chris Brown Announces New Single 'Iffy'. Rap-Up. January 1, 2022. February 19, 2022.
  5. Web site: Everything We Know About Chris Brown's New Album 'Breezy' . 8 June 2022 .
  6. Web site: Chris Brown Releases New Song 'Iffy'. Melody Maker Magazine. January 14, 2022. February 19, 2022.
  7. Web site: Chris Brown 'Iffy' lyrics meaning explained. Capital Xtra. January 14, 2022. February 19, 2022.
  8. Web site: He's Back: Chris Brown Returns With Brand New Single "Iffy". iHeartMedia. Anthony. Kiyonna. January 14, 2022. February 19, 2022.
  9. Web site: Chris Brown 'Iffy' Video Doubles As A Sci-Fi, Kung-Fu Thriller. HipHopDX. Clark. Trent. January 15, 2022. February 23, 2022.
  10. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 2, 2022.
  11. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022. Billboard. December 2, 2022.
  12. Web site: Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases . https://web.archive.org/web/20220118041939/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases . January 18, 2022 . January 18, 2022 . All Access.
  13. Web site: Urban/R&B Future Releases . https://web.archive.org/web/20220119124516/https://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases . January 19, 2022 . January 18, 2022 . All Access.