Bipp
"Bipp" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Scottish, LA-based producer SOPHIE. It was released as a single on 17 June 2013 as SOPHIE's first release on the label Numbers, backed by the B-side "Elle" (also in all caps). Upon release, the song became a critical success, appearing on numerous end-of-year single polls and bringing Sophie early attention.[3]
"Bipp" | ||||
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Single by SOPHIE | ||||
from the album Product | ||||
B-side | "Elle" | |||
Released | 17 June 2013 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:01 (digital) / 3:44 (vinyl) | |||
Label | Numbers | |||
Songwriter(s) | Sophie [2] | |||
Producer(s) | Sophie | |||
SOPHIE singles chronology | ||||
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Reception
"Bipp" received attention from music critics, topping XLR8R's year-end list of tracks and placing 17 on Pitchfork's list.[4][5] Pitchfork described the track as "rearranging emblazoned beats and rollercoaster dynamics in favor of vigorous sound design and the sticky hooks,"[6] and later ranked "Bipp" 56 on its list of the best tracks from 2010 to 2014.[7] Resident Advisor described the track as "wet and slippery", and praised its pitched-up vocal, stating that "'Bipp' takes a tired device and revitalizes it through sheer insistence.[8] B-side "Elle" features more chaotic rhythm and synths, drawing comparisons to TNGHT and Rustie.[8][9]
Track list
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Bipp" | 3:44 |
2. | "Elle" | 3:44 |
Total length: | 7:28 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Bipp" | 3:01 |
2. | "Elle" | 3:44 |
Total length: | 6:45 |
Credits
- Sophie – production, composition
References
- Hunt, El (February 3, 2021). "15 essential songs from SOPHIE, the artist and producer who changed the course of pop". NME. Archived from the original on 2021-02-03. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- "ASCAP Repertory entry for Bipp". ASCAP. Archived from the original on January 27, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- Simpson, Paul. "Sophie – Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- Powell, Mike (16 December 2013). "The Top Tracks of 2013". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- Reynaldo, Shawn (13 December 2013). "XLR8R's Best of 2013: Tracks". XLR8R. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- "Bipp - single review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- Gaerig, Andrew (18 August 2014). "The 200 Best Tracks of the Decade So Far (2010–2014)". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- Ryce, Andrew (9 July 2013). "Sophie – Bipp / Elle on Numbers (Single)". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- Fitzmaurice, Larry (17 June 2013). "Sophie: "Elle"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.