It's My Birthday
"It's My Birthday" | ||||
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Single by will.i.am featuring Cody Wise | ||||
Released | May 27, 2014 | |||
Recorded | 2014 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 4:14 | |||
Label | Interscope | |||
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"It's My Birthday" on YouTube |
"It's My Birthday" (originally "Birthday") is a song by American rapper will.i.am featuring American singer Cody Wise. The song was recorded in 2014 and released as a single in Australia on May 27. The song is about celebrating every day as if it's your birthday. The song samples the Indian song "Urvasi Urvasi" from the soundtrack of the 1994 Indian film Kadhalan, composed by the Academy award winner and Indian composer A. R. Rahman. The song also includes samples of the Jamaican track "Fi Di Jockey" by Aidonia and Bounty Killer. It received mixed to negative reviews from music critics, with some being negative towards will.i.am's lack of originality.
An accompanying
Background and composition
Wise was spotted by will.i.am after a performance of "Who's Lovin' You" by the Jackson 5 at a concert when he was 13 years old.[1] After will.i.am saw Wise's performance, he flew Wise out and the two met.[2] Wise was signed to Interscope Records in early 2014 through the imprint of will.i.am and he recalled being offered a deal with the label a few days after singing for will.i.am and Interscope co-founder Jimmy Iovine.[2][3] After developing his musical skills with will.i.am as his protégé, the two recorded "It's My Birthday" in 2014; the song has subsequently become what Wise is best known for.[1][4]
"It's My Birthday" is a hip hop track that includes usage of Auto-Tune.[5][6] will.i.am explained the meaning of it during a web exclusive for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on July 29, 2014 where he was joined by Wise, saying: "You get a license to do whatever you want on your birthday. I try to live in that celebrative, who-gives-a-f perspective and celebrate every day as if it was my birthday."[7] The song uses a sample of composer A. R. Rahman's track "Urvasi Urvasi", from the soundtrack of the 1994 Tamil film Kadhalan, for both its intro and outro.[7] A. R. Rahman revealed on May 21 via Twitter that he was partnering with will.i.am to recreate an early track of his, with will.i.am tweeting out thanks to Rahman the next day.[8] will.i.am spoke about the process of sampling "Urvasi Urvasi" as part of the web exclusive on July 29, saying "We took portions of that song and put it over today's thick, urban electronic-type beat."[7] The song contains an additional sample of the Jamaican track "Fi Di Jockey" by Aidonia and Bounty Killer, with vocals from Aidonia sampled on the chorus and Bounty Killer's chanting of his "Big Ship Sailing" catchphrase also sampled in the song.[5]
"It's My Birthday" is written in the key of F minor and at a tempo of 100 beats per minute (BPM).[9]
Release and reception
The song was originally set to be titled "Birthday" when will.i.am announced on May 21, 2014 that he was planning to release it as a single with Wise on July 6.[10] That same day, a snippet was shared of the song.[10] "It's My Birthday" was released for digital download as a single in Australia and the United States on May 27 and May 29 respectively, marking will.i.am's first musical release since the album #willpower in 2013.[11][12][10] The song was later serviced to US rhythmic contemporary radio stations on June 24, 2014,[13] and released as a single in the United Kingdom on July 6, as previously announced by will.i.am.[14][10]
"It's My Birthday" received mixed to negative reviews from music critics, with will.i.am's lack of originality being mostly panned. Lewis Corner of
Music video
The
Commercial performance
In the United Kingdom, "It's My Birthday" peaked at the top of the
In Australia, "It's My Birthday" peaked at number four on the ARIA Singles Chart and spending a total of 16 weeks on the chart.[26] The song was certified Platinum in 2014 by the Australian Recording Industry Association.[27] It ranked at number 74 on the year-end ARIA Singles Chart for 2014.[28]
"It's My Birthday" also debuted within the top 40 of charts in
Live performances
will.i.am and Wise performed the song in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2014, appearing on the fourth semi-final of the
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[37]
- Main artist – will.i.am
- Featured artist – Cody Wise
- Associated performer – Cody Wise, will.i.am
- Vocals – Cody Wise, will.i.am
- Producer – Damien LeRoy, will.i.am
- Composer & lyricist – A. R. Rahman, Cody Wise, Damien LeRoy, Keith Harris, will.i.am
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Australia | May 27, 2014 | Digital download | Interscope Records | [11] |
United States | May 29, 2014 | [12] | ||
June 24, 2014 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | [13] | ||
United Kingdom | July 6, 2014 | Digital download | [14] |
See also
- List of top 10 singles in 2014 (Australia)
- List of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 2010s
- List of UK R&B Singles Chart number ones of 2014
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