Iggy SZN

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"Iggy SZN"
Promotional single by Iggy Azalea
from the album Reclassified
Released24 October 2014
GenreHip hop
Length3:20
LabelVirgin EMI
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"Iggy SZN"

handclap based beats and synthesisers. The song gained mixed critical reception and peaked at number ninety-five and eleven on the Australian Singles Chart and the Australian Urban Chart, respectively. In the United States, the track charted at number forty-eight on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
chart.

Background and composition

Azalea talks about her success in the song.

On 4 September 2014, Azalea announced that she would be reissuing her debut studio album

handclap-based beats and heavy synthesisers.[5][8] Lyrically, Azalea talks about her success and goes after her "haters" on the song.[9][10] At one point, she raps: "Haters gon' hate while critics critique, I pay them no mind whenever they speak / what they make a year I make in a week, I know you can't stand it, just get you a seat!"[11] On the hook, she raps: "Everywhere I go they say it's Iggy SZN / Until l get what I want, I ain't leaving… Simmer down bitch / It's Iggy SZN."[9]

Reception

"Iggy SZN" received mixed reception from

Idolator, while reviewing Reclassified, said that, "Of the trio of fuck-you anthems, 'Iggy SZN' is the most light-hearted and upbeat. It showcases Iggy's knack for memorable quips – 'what they make in a year, I can make in a week' – and The Invisible Men's ability to deliver crazy beats."[15] Rory Cashin of State added that the song is "built on hand claps and a deep electronic buzz, which will sound great in a high tempo Zumba class."[16] David Jeffries of AllMusic also complimented "Iggy SZN" stating that it "is wonderful schoolyard silliness and helps to add some charm to Iggy's ice-queen persona".[17]

The track entered and peaked on the

Hot Canadian Digital Songs.[24]

Live performances

On December 4, 2014, Azalea performed "Iggy SZN" at the Yahoo! On the Road concert.[25] She also performed the song during the Jingle Ball Tour on December 8, 2014.[26]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Reclassified liner notes.[27]

Locations
Personnel

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[18] 95
Australia Urban (ARIA)[19] 11
Hot Canadian Digital Songs (Billboard)[24] 63
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[23] 48

References

  1. ^
    Apple Inc. Archived from the original
    on 21 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Reclassified by Iggy Azalea". iTunes Store (BE). Apple Inc. Archived from the original on 27 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Iggy Azalea to reissue 'New Classic' with six new songs". UPI. September 4, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  4. ^ "Iggy Azalea Unveils 'Reclassified' Album Tracklisting". Direct Lyrics. October 19, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Hughes, Josiah (23 October 2014). "Iggy Azalea Details 'Reclassified,' Shares New Song". Exclaim!. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  6. ^ "New Music: Iggy Azalea – 'Iggy SZN'". Rap-Up. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  7. Virgin EMI
    . 2014.
  8. Consequence of Sound
    . Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  9. ^ a b Ramirez, Erika (23 October 2014). "Iggy Azalea Brings Big Boasts On New Song 'Iggy SZN'". Billboard. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  10. CBS Local Media
    . Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  11. Idolator
    . Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Iggy Azalea Shares New Track 'Iggy SZN' from 'Reclassified' [LISTEN]". Music Times. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  13. ^ Carley, Brennan (23 October 2014). "Iggy Azalea Greets 'Iggy Szn' With Lackluster Rhymes and Beats". Spin. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  14. New York Daily News
    . Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  15. Diolator
    . Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  16. ^ Rory, Cashin (25 November 2014). "Iggy Azalea – Reclassified". State. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  17. ^ David Jeffries. "Reclassified – Iggy Azalea | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  18. ^ a b Ryan, Gavin (1 November 2014). "Ed Sheeran Tops ARIA Singles For Third Week". Noise11. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  19. ^ a b "ARIA Australian Top 40 Urban Singles". ARIA Charts. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014.
  20. ^ Gruger, William (30 October 2014). "Iggy Azalea's 'SNL' Appearance Generates Big Social Chart Gains". Billboard. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  21. ^ "November 29, 2014 - Rap Digital Songs". Billboard. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2014. (subscription required)
  22. ^ "November 29, 2014 - R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs". Billboard. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2014. (subscription required)
  23. ^ a b "Iggy Azalea Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  24. ^ a b "November 29, 2014 – Hot Canadian Digital Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 21 November 2014. (subscription required)
  25. ^ Billy Johnson Jr. (December 5, 2014). "Yahoo On the Road: Iggy Azalea Embodies Rags-to-Riches Story in Concert". Yahoo!. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  26. ^ Jon Bream (December 5, 2014). "Pop goes the Jingle Ball: Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Iggy Azalea". Yahoo!. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  27. ^ Reclassified (Liner notes). Iggy Azalea. United States: Virgin EMI. 2014.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

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