Jimmy Choo (song) explained

Jimmy Choo
Cover:JimmyChooFettyWap.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Fetty Wap
Genre:Hip hop
Producer:K.E. on the Track
Chronology:Fetty Wap
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"Jimmy Choo" is a song by American rapper Fetty Wap. It was released on February 5, 2016, and was produced by K.E. on the Track. The song sampled the intro part of The Psychedelic Furs' 1982 hit song Love My Way (song), most famous today for its use in the 2017 Oscar nominee coming-of-age drama by Italian director Luca Guadagnino Call Me by Your Name.[1]

Release

Fetty Wap first released the track on his SoundCloud on November 5, 2015.[2] The song rose to popularity through a vine that went viral, featuring two girls dancing to the song.[3] This led to the song's official release on February 5, 2016, via digital distribution as a single.[4] Lyrically, he serenades a lady wearing the designer heels.[5] Noted by Billboard, the song contains an "undulating" hook ("Jimmy Choo’s on her feet when she be walkin'"), delivered in his "half-mumbled" vocal style against a smooth, clubby backdrop.[6]

Commercial performance

"Jimmy Choo" debuted at number 69 on Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated February 21, 2016. Its chart debut was supported by first-week sales of 35,045 copies.[7] As of March 2016, the single sold over 113,000 copies in the US.[8] "Jimmy Choo" marked the fifth consecutive single to enter the top 10 on the Hot Rap Songs chart by Fetty Wap.

Charts

Weekly charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fetty Wap's 'Jimmy Choo' - Discover the Sample Source. WhoSampled.
  2. Web site: Fetty Wap - Jimmy Choo [New Song] ]. Hot New Hip Hop . November 5, 2015 . February 26, 2016.
  3. Web site: [New Fetty Wap:] [Hip-Hop] [ Meme Crazes] Fetty Wap – Jimmy Choo (Slim Thick with Yo Cute Ass) . 30 January 2016 .
  4. Web site: Jimmy Choo - Single . iTunes Store (US) . February 5, 2016 . February 26, 2016.
  5. Web site: New Music: Fetty Wap - 'Jimmy Choo' . Rap-Up . November 5, 2015 . February 26, 2016.
  6. Fetty Wap Drops 'Jimmy Choo': Listen . Billboard . November 5, 2015 . February 26, 2016 . Polanco, Luis.
  7. Web site: Hip Hop Single Sales: Rihanna, G-Eazy & Future. HipHopDX. Mansell. Henry. February 20, 2016. February 21, 2016.
  8. Web site: Hip Hop Single Sales: Rihanna, G-Eazy & Chris Brown. HipHopDX. Mansell. Henry. March 12, 2016. March 12, 2016.