MCs Can Kiss

"MCs Can Kiss" is a single from Uffie's debut album Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans. The single was written by Uffie and Feadz and was produced by Mr. Oizo. It was released digitally on January 12, 2010[2] and as a 12" vinyl on February 1, 2010 via Ed Banger Records and Because Music. "MCs Can Kiss" contains a sample from "Night Drive" by Giorgio Moroder and includes remixes by Starkey and Zombie Disco Squad.[3]

"MCs Can Kiss"
Single by Uffie
from the album Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans
ReleasedJanuary 12, 2010 (Europe Digital)
February 1, 2010 (Vinyl)
April 6, 2010 (US Digital)[1]
GenreHip house
Length3:09
LabelEd Banger Records
Elektra Records
Songwriter(s)Uffie, Feadz / Mr. Oizo
Producer(s)Mr. Oizo
Uffie singles chronology
"Pop the Glock"
(2009)		 "MCs Can Kiss"
(2010)		 "ADD SUV"
(2010)
Remix covers
Mike D Remix Version
Alternative cover
DSL Remix feat. Mademoiselle Yulia Version

On March 11, 2010, a remix by Mike D was released as a free download through Uffie's official website.[4][5] A remix by labelmate DSL featuring Japanese DJ Mademoiselle Yulia was released to iTunes on September 29, 2010.[6]

"MCs Can Kiss" was a surprise underground hit in Japan, peaking at number 48 in the Japan Hot 100[7] and also managed to successfully chart in France as well.[8]

Reception

MCs Can Kiss received positive reviews describing it as "an old school soundclash of heavy beats and sharp rhymes"[9] that "shows off the French-American's ballsy schtick to full effect."[10] BBC labeled it as "tremendous",[11] while Gigwise went on to say that the single was "a razor-sharp lyrical assault with enough bombast to fuel the war in Afghanistan."[12]

Track listing
Digital Release
  1. "MCs Can Kiss" (Original) — 3:09
  2. "MCs Can Kiss" (Starkey Redid) — 4:19
  3. "MCs Can Kiss" (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) — 5:54
  4. "MCs Can Kiss" (Zombie Disco Squad Dub) — 5:57
12" Single
A1. "MCs Can Kiss" (Original) — 3:09
A2. "MCs Can Kiss" (Starkey Redid) — 4:19
B1. "MCs Can Kiss" (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) — 5:54
B2. "MCs Can Kiss" (Zombie Disco Squad Dub) — 5:57
Digital Remix
  1. "MCs Can Kiss" (Mike D Remix) — 2:53
Digital Remix
  1. "MCs Can Kiss" feat. Mademoiselle Yulia (DSL Remix) — 4:11

Charts
Chart (2010) Peak
Position
French Singles Chart[8] 97
Japan Hot 100[7] 48
Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay[13] 88

References
  1. "Elektra Records Set to Unleash Stunning Slate of New Releases; Roster Features Wide Range of Musical Styles, Spanning Hip-Hop, Pop, Soul, and Electronica; New Releases Include Uffie, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Laza, Bruno Mars, and the Legendary Cee Lo Green". Dvdcreation.digitalmedianet.com. 2010-04-14. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  2. MCs Can Kiss at Beatport, Beatport.
  3. Busy P Blog, CoolCats.
  4. Discogs, Discogs.
  5. Uffie Archived 2010-07-26 at the Wayback Machine, Uffie.tv.
  6. "iTunes - Music - MCs Can Kiss featuring Mlle Yulia [DSL remix] - Single by Uffie". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-09-29. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  7. Billboard Japan Hot 100 - Charts Billboard. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
  8. Steffen Hung. "Uffie - MCs Can Kiss". lescharts.com. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  9. Exclaim News, Exclaim.
  10. Digital Spy, Digital Spy.
  11. BBC, BBC.
  12. "Uffie - 'Sex, Dreams And Denims Jeans' (Because Music) Released: 14/06/10". Gigwise. 2010-06-11. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  13. Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay - Charts Billboard. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
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