Difficult (song)
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"Difficult" is the fourth single from French-American recording artist Uffie
's debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans
. The single was produced by Uffie's label-mate and friend SebastiAn and has been released through Ed Banger Records
, Because Music
and Elektra Records
on October 18, 2010. Also included in the release were remixes by SebastiAn and Azari & III.
premiered a remix of "Difficult", titled the Kissy Klub Version, on his BBC Radio 1
show and made the track available to download for free from his blog. Then Ed Banger Records
confirmed through their Facebook
page on August 11, 2010 that Uffie's next single to be released would be "Difficult", produced by SebastiAn. It was later announced that "Difficult" would be released as an EP on October 18, 2010 through Ed Banger Records
, Elektra Records
and Because Music
, containing remixes from SebastiAn and Azari & III.
Uffie
announced through her official blog that a music video
for "Difficult" would begin shooting on September 9, 2010. The music video was later confirmed to be directed by French filmmakers AB/CD/CD and was released on October 6, 2010. The remix provided by SebastiAn titled "2006 Parties Remix", which reached number 1 on The Hype Machine
the day of being released.
The song contains a sample from "Love of the Hurtin' Kind" by Claudja Barry
.
12" Single
Uffie
Anna-Catherine Hartley , better known by her stage name Uffie , is a Paris-based underground electronic musician, rapper, fashion designer and socialite signed to French electronic music record label Ed Banger Records. She has been described as a muse for French DJs, and is known for working with...
's debut album, Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans
Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans
Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans is the debut studio album by French-American recording artist Uffie. It was released June 14, 2010 in Europe and June 22, 2010 in the United States by Ed Banger Records, Because Music and Elektra Records. Produced by Feadz, J-Mat, Mr...
. The single was produced by Uffie's label-mate and friend SebastiAn and has been released through Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records is a French electronic music record label run by Pedro Winter. It was founded in 2002 as a division of Headbangers Entertainment. The label is home to French electronic acts Justice, SebastiAn, Daft Punk, Cassius, Uffie, Krazy Baldhead, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo, Mr...
, Because Music
Because Music
Because Music is an independent record label with headquarters in Paris and London. Because Music was founded in 2006 and has acts on its roster such as Mercury Music Prize nominated Metronomy and electronic duo Justice. Along with actress and songwriter Charlotte Gainsbourg and husband and wife...
and Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
on October 18, 2010. Also included in the release were remixes by SebastiAn and Azari & III.
Release
On July 28, 2010 DJ and producer Kissy Sell OutKissy Sell Out
Kissy Sell Out an English DJ, producer and graphic designer. Kissy Sell Out quickly gained notability in 2006 for his eccentric electro productions and energetic DJ style. In 2009 Mixmag described him as "one of the most exciting, charismatic and entertaining DJs of the decade"...
premiered a remix of "Difficult", titled the Kissy Klub Version, on his BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
show and made the track available to download for free from his blog. Then Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records is a French electronic music record label run by Pedro Winter. It was founded in 2002 as a division of Headbangers Entertainment. The label is home to French electronic acts Justice, SebastiAn, Daft Punk, Cassius, Uffie, Krazy Baldhead, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo, Mr...
confirmed through their Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
page on August 11, 2010 that Uffie's next single to be released would be "Difficult", produced by SebastiAn. It was later announced that "Difficult" would be released as an EP on October 18, 2010 through Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records is a French electronic music record label run by Pedro Winter. It was founded in 2002 as a division of Headbangers Entertainment. The label is home to French electronic acts Justice, SebastiAn, Daft Punk, Cassius, Uffie, Krazy Baldhead, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo, Mr...
, Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
and Because Music
Because Music
Because Music is an independent record label with headquarters in Paris and London. Because Music was founded in 2006 and has acts on its roster such as Mercury Music Prize nominated Metronomy and electronic duo Justice. Along with actress and songwriter Charlotte Gainsbourg and husband and wife...
, containing remixes from SebastiAn and Azari & III.
Uffie
Uffie
Anna-Catherine Hartley , better known by her stage name Uffie , is a Paris-based underground electronic musician, rapper, fashion designer and socialite signed to French electronic music record label Ed Banger Records. She has been described as a muse for French DJs, and is known for working with...
announced through her official blog that a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "Difficult" would begin shooting on September 9, 2010. The music video was later confirmed to be directed by French filmmakers AB/CD/CD and was released on October 6, 2010. The remix provided by SebastiAn titled "2006 Parties Remix", which reached number 1 on The Hype Machine
The Hype Machine
-History:The Hype Machine was created in 2005 by Anthony Volodkin, a sophomore computer science major at Hunter College. The site was born out of Volodkin's frustration with music magazines and radio stations. He said, "I discovered MP3 blogs like Stereogum and Music for Robots...
the day of being released.
The song contains a sample from "Love of the Hurtin' Kind" by Claudja Barry
Claudja Barry
Claudja Barry, is a singer and actress who has performed in the European versions of the stage musicals Hair and Catch My Soul.-Early music career:...
.
Track listing
Digital Release- "Difficult" (Original Version) – 2:56
- "Difficult" (SebastiAn "2006 Parties" Remix) - 3:51
- "Difficult" (Azari & III Remix) - 6:06
12" Single
- A1. "Difficult" (Original Version) – 2:56
- A2. "Difficult" (SebastiAn "2006 Parties" Remix) - 3:51
- B1. "Difficult" (Azari & III Remix) - 6:06