Swagger Right
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"Swagger Right" is the third single by R&B
girl group
RichGirl
's upcoming self titled debut album RichGirl. The single was produced by Dre & Vidal
, and was written by all members of the group including the featured rappers who wrote their additional verse's. The song was released September 28, 2010 on iTunes
. The music video was released October 7, 2010 on BET
.
and Rick Ross would write their own verse's for a remix of the song that ended being released as a single on iTunes September 29, 2010.
An alternate version of the song was released online, which features member Brave rapping 16 bars over Fabolous
' original verse in the beginning of the song.
Vocal Arrangements: Seven(1 Verse), Audra(1 Bridge & Harmonizations), Brave(1 bridge & Harmonizations), Lyndriette(1 Verse)
," the song has a more stripped down sound. The song slithers inside itself, an eerily minimal vacuum of finger snaps and quavering synths. It’s spooky enough that Fabolous
is inspired to rap the delicious line "I still turn heads/ poltergeist," and the Richgirls don’t overdo their breathy job, knowing the track’s sensuality is enough. In a behind the scenes look at "Swagger Right," member Audra described the song and it's lyrics stating "'Swagger Right' our single is basically about us talking to a guy. Cause a lot of times guys come and talk to us and be doing all the wrong things." Brave also commented on the songs lyrics stating "Guys just can't approach like every other day, their needs to be some kind of strategical planning to approach a girl. And most of that strategical planning is to go get their swagger right."
stating "The ladies are finally ready to strut their stuff. 'Swagger Right', featuring Fabolous and Rick Ross, is a slinky new joint that may finally help Richgirls measure up to the hype. Who else hears early Destiny’s Child? Yes, we said it. Harrison is known for tracks that blaze with horns and percussion (see Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love”, Amerie’s “1 Thing”), but here he creates an easy-going groove that lets the ladies shine. Fabolous sounds typically smooth on his verse, but the song begs the question: HOW, exactly does one get their swagger right? We’re thinking you have to do more than hire a swagger coach." MusicRemedy gave the single three-and-a-half stars out of five, adding that the song sounds "straight off the streets," and later described the song as "tight, "dope" and "phat." Sound-Savvy saw promise in the song, stating that the girls each perform great vocally and that the song shows promise for the girls to have girl-groups
re-enter the scene. Julianne Escobedo Shepherd of The Fader
gave the single a positive review, describing Fabolous' rap as "delicious" and RichGirl's contribution as not over-done due to the sensuality of the song.
The video premiered October 7, 2010 on BET
's 106 & Park
. The video begins as the girls snap their fingers to the songs beat, each giving their own introduction. As Fabolous begins his verse, RichGirl and the featured rapper are seen on a spray-painted staircase throughout his verse. As the video continues, the girls continue to perform a choreographed dance throughout different scenes of the grungy factory, including a spotlit scene against a wall and a grungy room with light fans in the background. During Rick Ross' verse, he is shown with RichGirl member Brave and Audra in the middle of a room surrounded by police caution tapes
. The video ends with scenes of the entire video pieced together.
On the day of its premiere, Rap-Up described the video as "organic," agreeing with member Brave on her own statement of the video.
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
RichGirl
RichGirl
RichGirl was an American R&B girl group consisting of four members, Audra, Brave, Lyndriette and SeVen. The group was formed with the help of record producer Rich Harrison, and is managed by Tina Davis...
's upcoming self titled debut album RichGirl. The single was produced by Dre & Vidal
Dre & Vidal
Dre & Vidal is a Multi-Grammy Award Winning songwriting and production duo consisting of Andre Harris and Vidal Davis, who are best known as the main producers for Jill Scott and Glenn Lewis...
, and was written by all members of the group including the featured rappers who wrote their additional verse's. The song was released September 28, 2010 on iTunes
ITunes
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. The music video was released October 7, 2010 on BET
Bet
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.
Background
The song was produced by Dre & Vidal. The original song was released on the free "RichGirl EP" as a snippet. The demo of the song later leaked, titled "Get Ya Swagga Right", however the girls confirmed that it was not the finished work. It was later announced that rapper's FabolousFabolous
John David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
and Rick Ross would write their own verse's for a remix of the song that ended being released as a single on iTunes September 29, 2010.
An alternate version of the song was released online, which features member Brave rapping 16 bars over Fabolous
Fabolous
John David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
' original verse in the beginning of the song.
Vocal Arrangements: Seven(1 Verse), Audra(1 Bridge & Harmonizations), Brave(1 bridge & Harmonizations), Lyndriette(1 Verse)
Composition
"Swagger Right" has been described as a little bit street and a whole lotta sexy. In comparison to their first single, "He Ain't wit Me Now (Tho)He Ain't wit Me Now (Tho)
"He Ain't wit Me Now " is a song by R&B girl group RichGirl. The song serves as the official first single off of the girls self-titled debut album, RichGirl. The single was produced by Rich Harrison, who has additionally worked with Beyoncé on her chart-topping "Crazy in Love" and Amerie on "1...
," the song has a more stripped down sound. The song slithers inside itself, an eerily minimal vacuum of finger snaps and quavering synths. It’s spooky enough that Fabolous
Fabolous
John David Jackson , better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Part of his early popularity arose from his hit single "Can't Deny It" in 2001, from his debut...
is inspired to rap the delicious line "I still turn heads/ poltergeist," and the Richgirls don’t overdo their breathy job, knowing the track’s sensuality is enough. In a behind the scenes look at "Swagger Right," member Audra described the song and it's lyrics stating "'Swagger Right' our single is basically about us talking to a guy. Cause a lot of times guys come and talk to us and be doing all the wrong things." Brave also commented on the songs lyrics stating "Guys just can't approach like every other day, their needs to be some kind of strategical planning to approach a girl. And most of that strategical planning is to go get their swagger right."
Critical reception
The song garnered mixed to positive reviews from critics, most of which complimented the song as a refreshing outlook on the groups image as RichGirl. Idolator gave the song a positive review, even comparing it to that of Destiny's ChildDestiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
stating "The ladies are finally ready to strut their stuff. 'Swagger Right', featuring Fabolous and Rick Ross, is a slinky new joint that may finally help Richgirls measure up to the hype. Who else hears early Destiny’s Child? Yes, we said it. Harrison is known for tracks that blaze with horns and percussion (see Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love”, Amerie’s “1 Thing”), but here he creates an easy-going groove that lets the ladies shine. Fabolous sounds typically smooth on his verse, but the song begs the question: HOW, exactly does one get their swagger right? We’re thinking you have to do more than hire a swagger coach." MusicRemedy gave the single three-and-a-half stars out of five, adding that the song sounds "straight off the streets," and later described the song as "tight, "dope" and "phat." Sound-Savvy saw promise in the song, stating that the girls each perform great vocally and that the song shows promise for the girls to have girl-groups
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
re-enter the scene. Julianne Escobedo Shepherd of The Fader
The Fader
The FADER, or FADER, is an United States-based music/culture/fashion magazine that covers hip-hop, reggae, independent rock, pop and dance music from around the world.-Overview:...
gave the single a positive review, describing Fabolous' rap as "delicious" and RichGirl's contribution as not over-done due to the sensuality of the song.
Music video
A music video for the single was directed by Colin Tilley. The videos team was revealed by SeVen in a behind the scenes interview. She revealed that Tanisha Scott & Shana were the choreographers for the video, Dave Thomas created the wardrobe, Kim Kimbell was the hair stylist and Mayila was the make-up artist. Member Brave described the direction of the video stating "This video is much more organic than the first one. You really get to see Brave, you get to see Seven, you get to see Lyndriette, Audra, who we really are. If you were to take us in a hotel room on a Friday night or at the house and just put a camera in, this is the video you would catch."The video premiered October 7, 2010 on BET
Bet
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's 106 & Park
106 & Park
106 & Park is a Top Ten Hip-Hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that airs weekdays at 6:00 PM on BET . Since its inception, it was the network's #1 rated show...
. The video begins as the girls snap their fingers to the songs beat, each giving their own introduction. As Fabolous begins his verse, RichGirl and the featured rapper are seen on a spray-painted staircase throughout his verse. As the video continues, the girls continue to perform a choreographed dance throughout different scenes of the grungy factory, including a spotlit scene against a wall and a grungy room with light fans in the background. During Rick Ross' verse, he is shown with RichGirl member Brave and Audra in the middle of a room surrounded by police caution tapes
Caution tape
Caution tape is resilient plastic tape of a signal color or highly contrasting color combination .-Usage:...
. The video ends with scenes of the entire video pieced together.
On the day of its premiere, Rap-Up described the video as "organic," agreeing with member Brave on her own statement of the video.
Chart performance
The song debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop at number 91. During its second week the song went up to number seventy-two.| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 72 |