Ricki Lake (song) explained

Ricki Lake
Type:	single
Cover:	File:Netta - Ricki Lake.jpeg
Artist:	Netta
Ep:	Goody Bag
Released:	4 February 2020
Length:	2:10
Label:	Tedy Productions BMG
Producer:	Avshalom Ariel Tha Aristocrats
Prev Title:	BEG
Prev Year:	2019
Next Title:	Cuckoo
Next Year:	2020

"Ricki Lake" is a song performed by Israeli singer Netta. The song was released as a digital download on 4 February 2020 as the fourth single from her debut extended play Goody Bag.^[1] The song was written by Brandi Nicole Flores, Chaz Jackson, Dashawn “Happie” White, Emily Vaughn and Netta Barzilai.

Background

The song references the American actress, who is best known for playing Tracy Turnblad in the 1988 film Hairspray.^[2]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Ricki Lake" was first released onto YouTube on 6 February 2020. The video was directed by Roy Raz.^[3]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[4]

• Avshalom Ariel – producer
• Tha Aristocrats – producer, engineer
• Brandi Nicole Flores – composer
• Chaz Jackson – composer
• Deshawn Quincy White – composer
• Emily Vaughn – composer
• Netta Barzilai – composer
• Chris Gehringer – engineer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ricki Lake - Single by Netta. Apple Music. 28 June 2020.
2. Web site: New music from Netta, Dami Im, Jamala and more. Wiwibloggs. 9 February 2020. 28 June 2020.
3. Web site: Netta - "Ricki Lake" (Official Music Video). YouTube. 28 June 2020.
4. Web site: Credits / Ricki Lake / Netta – TIDAL. Tidal. 28 June 2020.