Tipsy (song) explained

Tipsy
Cover:	Tipsy cover.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	J-Kwon
Album:	Hood Hop
Genre:	Hip hop
Length:	4:03
Label:	So So Def Arista
Producer:	Trackboyz
Next Title:	You & Me
Next Year:	2004

"Tipsy" is the debut single by American rapper J-Kwon, released through So So Def Recordings and Arista Records on January 12, 2004, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Hood Hop (2004). Written by J-Kwon alongside Joe Kent and Mark Williams, "Tipsy" was produced by American production team Trackboyz.

Background

"Tipsy" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 17, 2004, after 14 weeks on the chart, and it peaked at number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.^[1] Outside of the United States, "Tipsy" peaked within the top ten of charts in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, but topped the UK R&B Singles Chart in the latter country. To date, "Tipsy" has been J-Kwon's biggest and only hit, with his next single "You and Me" being a moderate success peaking in the Top 20 on the U.S. Rap chart. J-Kwon was 17 at the time of the release of "Tipsy", a song considered an ode to underage drinking.

The song samples the beat of the 1977 song "We Will Rock You" by British rock band Queen.^[2]

Music video

In the video, J-Kwon holds a house party. The video pays homage to House Party, Risky Business, and the music video of the song "Gin and Juice". So So Def's Daz Dillinger, Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, and Derrty's Murphy Lee make cameo appearances. Comedian and actor Lavell Crawford also makes an appearance at the end and beginning as J-Kwon's father.

Remix

The official remix (frequently referred to as "Still Tipsy") features fellow St. Louis rappers Chingy and Murphy Lee. Sway DaSafo sampled the song's beat for "Pepsi", an anti-drinking spoof song on his debut album.

In popular culture

• "Tipsy" was featured in the films Breakin' All the Rules, White Chicks and Soul Plane, as well as in the video game L.A. Rush. It was also heard during a club scene in the episode "Moral Midgetry", from season 3 of The Wire. J-Kwon performed the song on the Season 29 finale of Saturday Night Live.
• A club remix of "Tipsy" was featured in the 2012 film, Project X and This is the End. In 2015, it was featured in the movie Sisters.^[3]
• In 2024, Shaboozey released "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," which references "Tipsy," with the line “everybody in the bar gettin’ tipsy” prominent in the chorus. "A Bar Song" charted at number one on both the Hot 100 and Billboard's Hot Country Songs.^[4]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2003–2004)	Peak position
Canada CHR/Pop Top 30 (Radio & Records)^[5]	6
Ireland (Irish Singles Chart)^[6]	8

Year-end charts

Chart (2004)	Position
Australia (ARIA)^[7]	35
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[8]	33
UK Singles (OCC)^[9]	58
UK Urban (Music Week)^[10]	4
US Billboard Hot 100^[11]	11
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[12]	17
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[13]	4

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	January 12, 2004			^[14]
	February 17, 2004	Contemporary hit radio		^[15]
United Kingdom	July 12, 2004	CD	Arista	^[16]

Notes and References

1. Top 100 Songs - Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Billboard. December 28, 2018.
2. News: Jim . Farber . Catch This Brat: Teen rapper J-Kwon flaunts obnoxious side on terrific debut . . 25 April 2004 . 6 October 2020 .
3. Web site: Tipsy by J-Kwon in Sisters Movie. InSoundtrack.com. May 4, 2017 . December 28, 2018.
4. Web site: Asker . Jim . 2024-04-29 . Shaboozey & Beyoncé Make History as ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Replaces ‘Texas Hold ’Em’ Atop Hot Country Songs Chart . 2024-05-07 . Billboard . en-US.
5. R&R Canada CHR/Pop Top 30. Radio & Records. 1551. 32. April 16, 2004. May 11, 2024.
6. Web site: The Irish Charts - All There Is To Know. Discography J-Kwon. irishcharts.ie. IRMA. 23 June 2024.
7. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2004. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 4, 2021.
8. Web site: Top Selling Singles of 2004. Recorded Music NZ. April 9, 2023.
9. Web site: The Official UK Singles Chart 2004. Official Charts Company. October 4, 2021.
10. 2004 Urban top 30. Music Week. 24. January 22, 2005. August 5, 2023.
11. Web site: Top 100 Songs of 2004 - Billboard Year End Charts. Bobborst. Bobborst. February 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20181109225505/http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/top-100-songs-of-the-year/?year=2004. November 9, 2018. dead.
12. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2004. Billboard. October 4, 2021.
13. 2004 The Year in Music. Billboard. 116. 52. YE-75. December 25, 2004. October 4, 2021.
14. Going for Adds . . 1537 . 24 . January 9, 2004 . July 9, 2022.
15. Going for Adds . Radio & Records . 1542 . 25 . February 13, 2004 . July 9, 2022.
16. New Releases: Singles . . 27 . July 10, 2004.