MC's Can Kiss
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"MCs Can Kiss" is the first single off of Uffie's
debut album Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans
. It was first exclusively released digitally on January 12, 2010 and was officially released as a 12" vinyl on February 1, 2010 through Ed Banger Records
, just months before Uffie's
debut album is due to be released. The single was written by Uffie
and produced by fellow Ed Banger Records
artist and friend, Mr. Oizo
. "MCs Can Kiss" contains a sample from "Night drive
" by Giorgio Moroder
and the release includes three remixes by Zombie Disco Squad and Starkey.
On March 11, 2010, a remix of "MCs Can Kiss" by Mike D was released digitally through Uffie
's official website as a free download. A remix by DSL featuring Japanese deejay Mademoiselle Yulia
was released to iTunes
on September 29, 2010.
"MCs Can Kiss" was a surprise underground hit in Japan
, peaking at number 48 in the Japan Hot 100
and also managed to successfully chart in France
as well.
went on to say that the single was "a razor-sharp lyrical assault with enough bombast to fuel the war in Afghanistan." Also, MCs Can Kiss charted very successfully in Japan
, as well as France
.
12" Single
Digital Remix
Digital Remix
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...
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...
. It was first exclusively released digitally on January 12, 2010 and was officially released as a 12" vinyl on February 1, 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...
, just months before Uffie's
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...
debut album is due to be released. The single was written by 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...
and produced by fellow 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...
artist and friend, Mr. Oizo
Mr. Oizo
Mr. Oizo is the stage name of French electronic musician and film director Quentin Dupieux. His pseudonym is a corruption of the French , meaning "bird". He is currently signed to French electro record label, Ed Banger Records.-Beginning:...
. "MCs Can Kiss" contains a sample from "Night drive
American Gigolo (soundtrack)
American Gigolo is the name of a 1980 soundtrack album to the movie of the same name, starring Richard Gere and Lauren Hutton. The music was composed and performed by Giorgio Moroder and was released worldwide on the Polydor label. It made number 7 in the Billboard 200 Album charts...
" by Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder
Hansjörg "Giorgio" Moroder is an Italian record producer, songwriter and performer based in Los Angeles. When in Munich in the 1970s, he started his own record label called Oasis Records, which several years later became a subdivision of Casablanca Records...
and the release includes three remixes by Zombie Disco Squad and Starkey.
On March 11, 2010, a remix of "MCs Can Kiss" by Mike D was released digitally through 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...
's official website as a free download. A remix by DSL featuring Japanese deejay Mademoiselle Yulia
Mademoiselle Yulia
is a Japanese DJ and musician, associated with Tokyo electro scene. She debuted in 2008 as a DJ, and in 2011 as a singer, with her debut album Mademoworld.- Biography :...
was released to 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....
on September 29, 2010.
"MCs Can Kiss" was a surprise underground hit in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, peaking at number 48 in the Japan Hot 100
Japan Hot 100
The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com ....
and also managed to successfully chart in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
as well.
Critical reception
"MCs Can Kiss" received positive reviews describing it as “an old school soundclash of heavy beats and sharp rhymes" and "shows off the French-American's ballsy schtick to full effect." GigwiseGigwise.com
Gigwise.com is an online music magazine that features music news, photos, album reviews, music festivals, concert tickets, and a community forum. Founded in 2001, the magazine is based in the United Kingdom....
went on to say that the single was "a razor-sharp lyrical assault with enough bombast to fuel the war in Afghanistan." Also, MCs Can Kiss charted very successfully in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, as well as France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
Track listing
Digital Release- "MCs Can Kiss" (Original) — 3:09
- "MCs Can Kiss" (Starkey Redid) — 4:19
- "MCs Can Kiss" (Zombie Disco Squad Remix) — 5:54
- "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
- "MCs Can Kiss" (Mike D Remix) — 2:53
Digital Remix
- "MCs Can Kiss" feat. Mademoiselle Yulia (DSL Remix) — 4:11
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| French Singles Chart Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique The Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique is the inter-professional organization which protects the interests of the French record industry... |
97 |
| Japan Hot 100 Japan Hot 100 The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com .... |
48 |