Bipp

"Bipp"
Single by Sophie
from the album Product
B-side	"Elle"
Released	17 June 2013
Genre	Dance [1] bubblegum bass [2] hyperpop [3] synthpop [4]
Length	3:01 (digital) 3:44 (vinyl)
Label	Numbers
Songwriter(s)	Sophie Xeon
Producer(s)	Sophie Xeon
Sophie singles chronology
"Nothing More to Say" (2013) "Bipp" (2013) "Elle" (2013)

"Bipp" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song by English record producer Sophie. It was released as a single on 17 June 2013 as Sophie's first release on the label Numbers, backed by the B-side "Elle". Upon release, the song became a critical success, appearing on numerous end-of-year single polls and bringing Sophie early attention. ^[5]

Reception

"Bipp" received attention from music critics, topping XLR8R 's year-end list of tracks and placing 17 on Pitchfork's list. ^{[7] [8]} Pitchfork described the track as "rearranging emblazoned beats and rollercoaster dynamics in favor of vigorous sound design and the sticky hooks," ^[9] and later ranked "Bipp" 56 on its list of the best tracks from 2010 to 2014. ^[10] Resident Advisor described the track as "wet and slippery", and praised its pitched-up vocal, stating that "'Bipp' takes a tired device and revitalizes it through sheer insistence. ^[6] B-side "Elle" features more chaotic rhythm and synths, drawing comparisons to TNGHT and Rustie. ^{[6] [11]} The Forty-Five's Sophie Walker named it the 24th best hyperpop song of all time. ^[12]

Track listing

12" single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Bipp"	3:44
2.	"Elle"	3:44
Total length:		7:28

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Bipp"	3:01
2.	"Elle"	3:44
Total length:		6:45

Credits

• Sophie – production, composition

References

1. Hunt, El (3 February 2021). "15 essential songs from SOPHIE, the artist and producer who changed the course of pop". NME . Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
2. Bortoli, Danilo (30 November 2015). "Sophie: Product". PopMatters . Retrieved 16 June 2024.
3. Walker, Sophie (10 February 2021). "The 45 best hyperpop songs of all time". The Forty-Five. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
4. Cills, Hazel. "How do you finish a visionary artist's final album?". NPR. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
5. Simpson, Paul. "Sophie – Biography & History". AllMusic . Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
6. Ryce, Andrew (9 July 2013). "Sophie – Bipp / Elle on Numbers (Single)". Resident Advisor . Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
7. Powell, Mike (16 December 2013). "The Top Tracks of 2013". Pitchfork . Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
8. Reynaldo, Shawn (13 December 2013). "XLR8R's Best of 2013: Tracks". XLR8R . Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
9. "Bipp - single review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
10. Gaerig, Andrew (18 August 2014). "The 200 Best Tracks of the Decade So Far (2010–2014)". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
11. Fitzmaurice, Larry (17 June 2013). "Sophie: "Elle"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
12. Walker, Sophie (10 February 2021). "The 45 best hyperpop songs of all time". The Forty-Five. Retrieved 25 July 2024.