Hi-De-Ho (Jack White song)

"Hi-De-Ho" is a song written, produced, and performed by American rock musician Jack White, featuring rapper and producer Q-Tip, former lead of the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, who is also credited for writing the song. It is issued as the third single from White's fourth studio album Fear of the Dawn. It is based on and samples the scat phrase sung by Cab Calloway in the 1943 song, "Hi De Ho Man".[2][3]

"Hi-De-Ho"
Single by Jack White featuring Q-Tip
from the album Fear of the Dawn
A-side"Queen of the Bees"[1]
ReleasedMarch 3, 2022 (2022-03-03)
Genre
Length3:57
LabelThird Man
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jack White
Jack White singles chronology
"Fear of the Dawn"
(2022)		 "Hi-De-Ho"
(2022)		 "What's the Trick?"
(2022)
Q-Tip singles chronology
"Go"
(2015)		 "Hi-De-Ho"
(2022)

Background

White was first involved with Q-Tip when he brought him out to perform "That Black Bat Licorice" during a show at Madison Square Garden, then performed "Excursions" by A Tribe Called Quest on January 31, 2015.[4][3]

The production of "Hi-De-Ho" began when White first heard it on the radio, and enjoyed it so much that he had the idea of sampling Calloway's scatting along with a drumbeat. He later invited Q-Tip to be part of the production.[2][3]

Promotion and release

It was uploaded on White's YouTube channel and released on digital download and streaming on March 3, 2022. A limited edition 7-inch tri-color single paired with A-side, "Queen of the Bees" is available exclusively at Third Man Records Cass Corridor Detroit on April 9, 2022, to promote White's fifth studio album Entering Heaven Alive, released on July 22, along with his Supply Chain Issues Tour.[1]

Personnel

References
  1. "Jack White Shares "Hi-De-Ho" Featuring Q-Tip From Fear of the Dawn". Third Man Records. March 3, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  2. Kreps, Daniel (March 3, 2022). "Jack White Channels Cab Calloway With Q-Tip on New Song 'Hi-De-Ho'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  3. Rettig, James (March 3, 2022). "Jack White – "Hi-De-Ho" (Feat. Q-Tip) & "Queen of the Bees"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  4. Rettig, James (January 31, 2015). "Watch Jack White Perform With Q-Tip at MSG". Stereogum. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
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