Crzy
| "CRZY" | |||||||
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| Single by Kehlani | |||||||
| from the album SweetSexySavage | |||||||
| Released | July 15, 2016 | ||||||
| Format | Digital download | ||||||
| Recorded | 2016 | ||||||
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| Length | 3:11 | ||||||
| Label | Atlantic | ||||||
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| Producer(s) | NOVAWAV | ||||||
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"Crzy" (stylized as "CRZY") is a song by American singer and songwriter Kehlani. It was released on July 14, 2016 and serves as the first single from her upcoming debut album, SweetSexySavage. The song was produced by female R&B and pop duo Novawav.[1]
Background
'CRZY' was written by Kehlani and produced by Novawav, a Grammy Award-winning songwriting and production team consisting of Denisia "Blu June" Andrews and Brittany "Chi" Coney. They said the song was made in an effort to "create an unapologetic statement embracing the challenges and double standards that come with being a woman".[2]
The song sees Kehlani take on an assertive and boastful tone over a trap-influenced R&B beat as she tells the listener not to discredit her passion, talent and achievements.
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on September 21, 2016 on Kehlani's YouTube account. The music video was directed by Benny Boom.[3]
Remix
The official remix of the song, featuring American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie, was released on November 17, 2016.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 85 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 37 |
References
- ↑ "CRZY - Single by Kehlani on Apple Music - iTunes". Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Kehlani Bounces Back on New Single, 'CRZY': Listen". Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Watch Kehlani's Fun, Dance-Heavy 'Crzy' Video - Rolling Stones". Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Kehlani - CRZY feat. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie [Official Audio]". Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ↑ Illegal name entered Kehlani/Kehlani/chart?f=379 "Kehlani – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Kehlani. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ↑ Illegal name entered Kehlani/Kehlani/chart?f=367 "Kehlani – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Kehlani. Retrieved October 15, 2016.