German Whip
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| Single by Meridian Dan featuring Big H and JME | ||||||||||||||||||||
| from the album I Am London | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Released | 13 April 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Format | Digital download | |||||||||||||||||||
| Genre | Grime | |||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 3:17 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Producer(s) | The HeavyTrackerz | |||||||||||||||||||
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"German Whip" is the debut single by grime artist Meridian Dan, released as the lead single from his forthcoming debut album, I Am London.[1] The song features vocals from rappers Big H and JME, and was produced by The HeavyTrackerz, who have been credited with production for many other chart-successful songs.[2] The song entered the UK Singles Chart on 20 May 2014 at number 13, which remains its highest charting position.[3]
Contents
Background and release
The song was released on 13 April 2014,[4] having achieved nationwide recognition beforehand.[5] The song has been added to BBC Radio 1Xtra's A-list and has received support from BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM and Capital Radio.[6]
The song is a panegyric on the subject of driving high-quality precision engineered motor cars with blacked out windows whilst leaning back.[7] The phrase "whip" was used after various rappers noticed that the Mercedes-Benz logo resembled a steering wheel, which used to be called a whip.[8]
Music video
The song has two music videos. The first was released in 2013, Directed by Jay Parpworth and produced by SB.TV gaining 7.4 Million views and show nationwide via all major TV channels such as MTV, The Box and more.. The second was released six months later and was produced by Vevo,[9] and features an array of German cars.[10]
Critical reception
Critical reception has been positive to mixed. Swarve Men Magazine called the song "awesomely catchy".[10] Robert Foster of Bankholidaycomes.com said the song was a "little nugget of grime fun".[11] In addition, Stagedoor.fm said that heaven would be "hot weather, coupled with the windows down, plus [the Skepta, Professor Green, Bossman Birdie & Rizzle Kicks] remix".[12] However, Robin Murray of Clashmusic.com commended Meridian Dan's "untamed vocal", but dismissed the beat as "ridiculous".[13]
Legacy
The song has been credited with steering grime's unexpected comeback.[7] In addition, T-shirt Party created a T-shirt in homage to the song, which contains Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen logos.[14]
Track listing
| Digital download – single | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "German Whip" (featuring Big H and JME) | 3:16 |
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "German Whip" (Remix) (featuring Skepta, Professor Green, Bossman Birdie and Rizzle Kicks) | 3:58 |
| 2. | "German Whip" (Two Inch Punch Remix) (featuring Big H and JME) | 3:29 |
| 3. | "German Whip" (True Tiger Remix) (featuring Big H and JME) | 3:32 |
| 4. | "German Whip" (Wideboys Remix) (featuring Big H and JME) | 6:18 |
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