Frisky (song)
Encyclopedia
"Frisky" is the second single by English
rapper, Tinie Tempah
and features the English long-time collaborator, producer and writer Labrinth. It was released on June 7, 2010 via Parlophone
records. It was released exclusively on iTunes
. The track also appears on his debut album Disc-Overy
.
by Zane Lowe
. Tinie said to Zane Lowe
: "After Pass Out came out, there was a little bit of gosh, yeah the second one, we gotta get it right. Ultimately Zane, as you can probably tell, the record is about having a lot of fun and just trying to push boundaries and make unconventional music that doesn't have to sound a certain way. I just had fun with it, to be honest." - he then said: "I learnt the kind of effective, during all the performances, especially doing Pass Out. It's a tune that kind of really connects with those sounds." Frisky has gained a comfortable lead into the top spot of the charts, selling twice as many copies than chart topper David Guetta
and Chris Willis
's number 1 hit, Gettin' Over You, which also features Fergie and LMFAO
, that went number 1 in the UK
on June 6, 2010 - the same day as Frisky had released, and on the same day, "Frisky" went number 1 on the Big Top 40 chart of iTunes
.
Blog gave the song a very positive review:
's official YouTube
channel on April 21, 2010. On the day, the track received 300 views; reaching 63,000 views by April 23; and soon after over 140,000 views. Just three weeks after its upload to YouTube, the song had over 940,000 views. It passed the one million mark on May 12 and by July 20 it had over 4,500,000 views. The video features Tinie Tempah and Labrinth in a derelict stone building, surrounded by several female dancers (including Funda Onal
) and bright disco lights.
German CD Single
UK Promo CD Single
UK Promo CD Single - Remixes
at number 2 on 13 June 2010, only being beaten by "Shout" which featured Dizzee Rascal
and James Corden
. "Frisky" did however manage to debut at number 1 on the UK R&B Chart
. On its second week in the chart the single fell 3 places to number 5 before falling a further 4 places to number 9 on 27 June 2010; which marked the single's third week in the Top 10. "Frisky" debuted on the Irish Singles Chart
on 11 June 2010 at number 3, beating previous single "Pass Out", which peaked at number 6. The following week the single fell to number 11, where it spent two consecutive weeks.
Sales and certifications
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
rapper, Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah
Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu , better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is a British rapper. He made his first mixtape in 2007 with 28 songs, freestyles and remixes, the album features Mz Bratt, Chipmunk and G-Unit...
and features the English long-time collaborator, producer and writer Labrinth. It was released on June 7, 2010 via Parlophone
Parlophone
Parlophone is a record label that was founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company as Parlophon. The British branch was formed in 1923 as "Parlophone" which developed a reputation in the 1920s as a leading jazz label. It was acquired in 1927 by the Columbia Graphophone Company which...
records. It was released exclusively on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
. The track also appears on his debut album Disc-Overy
Disc-Overy
Upon its release, Disc-Overy received generally positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 71, based on 16 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews".-Track...
.
Background
Tinie and Labrinth first revealed the song on radio show "Koko Pop" on April 17, 2010 as he and Labrinth performed it live. It was then played officially on the radio on April 21, 2010 on BBC Radio 1BBC 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...
by Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
. Tinie said to Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
: "After Pass Out came out, there was a little bit of gosh, yeah the second one, we gotta get it right. Ultimately Zane, as you can probably tell, the record is about having a lot of fun and just trying to push boundaries and make unconventional music that doesn't have to sound a certain way. I just had fun with it, to be honest." - he then said: "I learnt the kind of effective, during all the performances, especially doing Pass Out. It's a tune that kind of really connects with those sounds." Frisky has gained a comfortable lead into the top spot of the charts, selling twice as many copies than chart topper David Guetta
David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
and Chris Willis
Chris Willis
Christopher "Chris" Willis is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Although initially a gospel singer, he later received international attention for his collaborations with house music artist David Guetta, including on the songs "Just a Little More Love", "Love Don't Let Me Go , "Love Is...
's number 1 hit, Gettin' Over You, which also features Fergie and LMFAO
LMFAO (group)
LMFAO is an American electro pop duo consisting of rappers, producers, dancers, and DJs Redfoo and SkyBlu . The group formed in 2006 in Los Angeles, California. Redfoo is SkyBlu's uncle. Redfoo is also the son of music mogul Berry Gordy, SkyBlu a grandson...
, that went number 1 in the UK
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
on June 6, 2010 - the same day as Frisky had released, and on the same day, "Frisky" went number 1 on the Big Top 40 chart of iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
.
Critical reception
Nick Levine of Digital SpyDigital Spy
Digital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
Blog gave the song a very positive review:
He's already explained precisely how he likes to party - 'til he and his mates "pass out", of course - and now he's got something else to get off his rapidly-swelling chest. Namely his intention to get inside the knickers of a well-turned out, All Saints-sporting fitty who "likes to talk a lot - that's why I call her Trisha". Yes, Tinie Tempah's lines are just as ear-snagging here as they were on his chart-topping debut. Once again, Labrinth fulfils his part of the bargain too, cloaking them in a drum 'n' bass-cum-electropop production that's positively brimming with hooks and vocal trickery. The result? A bit like your barnet after a trip to a trendy East London barbers - sleek and shiny for sure, but pretty street with it..
Music video
The HD video of the song was uploaded onto ParlophoneParlophone
Parlophone is a record label that was founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company as Parlophon. The British branch was formed in 1923 as "Parlophone" which developed a reputation in the 1920s as a leading jazz label. It was acquired in 1927 by the Columbia Graphophone Company which...
's official YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel on April 21, 2010. On the day, the track received 300 views; reaching 63,000 views by April 23; and soon after over 140,000 views. Just three weeks after its upload to YouTube, the song had over 940,000 views. It passed the one million mark on May 12 and by July 20 it had over 4,500,000 views. The video features Tinie Tempah and Labrinth in a derelict stone building, surrounded by several female dancers (including Funda Onal
Funda Onal
Funda Onal is a British model and dancer. She has starred in a range of campaigns like Nike and Adidas as well as appearing in music videos for Calvin Harris, Tinie Tempah and Kid Cudi. Onal is also known for starring in the British reality soap Made in Chelsea. She is of Turkish descent.-External...
) and bright disco lights.
Track listings
UK Digital Download- "Frisky" (Album Version) – 4:55
- "Frisky" (Radio Edit) – 3:39
- "Frisky" (Shy FX & Benny Page Digital Soundboy Remix) – 5:01
- "Frisky" (South Rakkas Crew 'Fuck Me' Remix) – 4:55
- "Frisky" (Kurtis Mantronik 'La La La' Remix) – 5:58
- "Frisky" (Video) – 3:38
German CD Single
- "Frisky" (Radio Edit) - 3:39
- "Frisky" (Craze & Hoax Remix) - 4:55
UK Promo CD Single
- "Frisky" (Album Version) – 4:55
- "Frisky" (Radio Edit) – 3:39
- "Frisky" (Instrumental) – 4:55
UK Promo CD Single - Remixes
- "Frisky" (Album Version) – 4:55
- "Frisky" (Shy FX & Benny Page Remix) – 4:34
- "Frisky" (TC Remix) - 6:45
- "Frisky" (South Rakkas Crew 'Fuck Me' Remix) – 4:55
- "Frisky" (Kurtis Mantronik Club Remix) – 7:56
- "Frisky" (Craze & Hoax Remix) – 4:55
Chart performance
After midweek sales estimates predicted that "Frisky" would reach number 1 on 9 June 2010, the single debuted on the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at number 2 on 13 June 2010, only being beaten by "Shout" which featured Dizzee Rascal
Dizzee Rascal
Dylan Kwabena Mills , better known by his stage name Dizzee Rascal, is a Ghanaian British rapper, songwriter and record producer. His music is a blend of garage, hip hop, grime, ragga, pop and electronic music, with eclectic samples and more exotic styles...
and James Corden
James Corden
James Kimberley Corden is an English actor, television writer, producer and presenter. He is co-creator and star of BBC comedy shows Gavin & Stacey and Horne & Corden, and acted in the 2009 film Lesbian Vampire Killers....
. "Frisky" did however manage to debut at number 1 on the UK R&B Chart
UK R&B Chart
The Official UK R&B Chart is a forty-position R&B/Hip-Hop chart compiled by The Official UK Charts Company. Although the chart does not receive any airplay, its compilation is viewed on BBC Radio 1's website and publications such as ChartsPlus and Music Week...
. On its second week in the chart the single fell 3 places to number 5 before falling a further 4 places to number 9 on 27 June 2010; which marked the single's third week in the Top 10. "Frisky" debuted on the Irish Singles Chart
Irish Singles Chart
The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured...
on 11 June 2010 at number 3, beating previous single "Pass Out", which peaked at number 6. The following week the single fell to number 11, where it spent two consecutive weeks.
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|
Sales and certifications
| Country | Provider | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BPI British Phonographic Industry The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies... |
Silver | 330,000+ |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | June 6, 2010 | Digital download |
| Germany | June 7, 2010 | CD single |