| Zipper | |
| Cover: | Brockhampton - Zipper.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Brockhampton |
| Album: | Saturation III |
| Released: | December 15, 2017 |
| Recorded: | August–November 2017 |
| Genre: | Alternative hip hop |
| Length: | 3:22 |
| Prev Title: | Stains |
| Prev Year: | 2017 |
| Title2: | Rental |
| Next Title: | 1999 Wildfire |
| Next Year: | 2018 |
"Zipper" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American hip hop boy band Brockhampton, released on December 15, 2017, as a single from their third studio album Saturation III (2017). It contains a sample of "Cha Cha Cha!" by Optigan.
The instrumental features a dusty western piano riff, which along with the first verse (performed by Joba) has been described as similar to rapper Eminem's early music style,[1] and a police siren.[2] In the song, members provide vocals in Auto-Tune, while Matt Champion performs in a "sleepy flow".[3] Kevin Abstract performs the chorus. The song also shouts out to Anthony Fantano.
Will Rosebury of Clash commented the song "bounces with a sense of euphoria reminiscent of Stankonia-era OutKast."[4]
Owl Beanie of Sputnikmusic commented the song's vocals are "characteristically manipulated into textures that make you go: 'ok what is this I want more of it cheers.'" Veronica Irwin of The Quietus criticized the song, stating "the evil-clown rhythm of 'Zipper' coming off as some tacky and unwanted German polka after spending months waiting for more digestible hits along the lines of Saturation IIs 'Sweet' and 'Gummy.'"[5]