MCs Can Kiss explained
"MCs Can Kiss" is a single from Uffie's debut album Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans. The single was written by Uffie and Feadz and was produced by Mr. Oizo. It was released digitally on January 12, 2010[2] and as a 12" vinyl on February 1, 2010 via Ed Banger Records and Because Music. "MCs Can Kiss" contains a sample from "Night Drive" by Giorgio Moroder and includes remixes by Starkey and Zombie Disco Squad.[3]
On March 11, 2010, a remix by Mike D was released as a free download through Uffie's official website.[4] [5] A remix by labelmate DSL featuring Japanese DJ Mademoiselle Yulia was released to iTunes on September 29, 2010.[6]
"MCs Can Kiss" was a surprise underground hit in Japan, peaking at number 48 in the Japan Hot 100[7] and also managed to successfully chart in France as well.[8]
Reception
MCs Can Kiss received positive reviews describing it as "an old school soundclash of heavy beats and sharp rhymes"[9] that "shows off the French-American's ballsy schtick to full effect."[10] BBC labeled it as "tremendous",[11] while Gigwise went on to say that the single was "a razor-sharp lyrical assault with enough bombast to fuel the war in Afghanistan."[12]
Track listing
- Digital Release
- "MCs Can Kiss" (Original) — 3:09
- "MCs Can Kiss" (Starkey Redid) — 4:19
- "MCs Can Kiss" (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) — 5:54
- "MCs Can Kiss" (Zombie Disco Squad Dub) — 5:57
- 12" Single
A1. "MCs Can Kiss" (Original) — 3:09
A2. "MCs Can Kiss" (Starkey Redid) — 4:19
B1. "MCs Can Kiss" (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) — 5:54
B2. "MCs Can Kiss" (Zombie Disco Squad Dub) — 5:57
- Digital Remix
- "MCs Can Kiss" (Mike D Remix) — 2:53
- Digital Remix
- "MCs Can Kiss" feat. Mademoiselle Yulia (DSL Remix) — 4:11
Charts
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Elektra Records Set to Unleash Stunning Slate of New Releases; Roster Features Wide Range of Musical Styles, Spanning Hip-Hop, Pop, Soul, and Electronica; New Releases Include Uffie, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Laza, Bruno Mars, and the Legendary Cee Lo Green . Dvdcreation.digitalmedianet.com . 2010-04-14 . 2012-03-01.
- https://www.beatport.com/fr-FR/html/content/release/detail/214955/mcs_can_kiss#app=2a02&a486-index=3 MCs Can Kiss at Beatport
- http://busyp.coolcats.fr/2009/12/a-little-bit-of-uff/ Busy P Blog
- http://www.discogs.com/Uffie-MCs-Can-Kiss-Mike-D-Remix/release/2182673 Discogs
- http://www.uffie.tv/news/uffie-mcs-can-kiss-mike-d-remix/ Uffie
- Web site: iTunes - Music - MCs Can Kiss featuring Mlle Yulia [DSL remix] - Single by Uffie |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-09-29 |accessdate=2012-03-01].
- http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2010&month=07&day=05 Billboard Japan Hot 100 - Charts
- Web site: Steffen Hung . Uffie - MCs Can Kiss . lescharts.com . 2012-03-01.
- https://archive.today/20120730052707/http://www.exclaim.ca/articles/generalarticlesynopsfullart.aspx?csid1=139&csid2=844&fid1=43249 Exclaim News
- http://www.digitalspy.com/music/singlesreviews/a197685/uffie-mcs-can-kiss.html Digital Spy
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/q5zb/ BBC
- Web site: Uffie - 'Sex, Dreams And Denims Jeans' (Because Music) Released: 14/06/10 . Gigwise . 2010-06-11 . 2012-03-01.
- http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=adult_airplay&year=2010&month=05&day=10 Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay - Charts
