Bipp

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"Bipp"
Bipp sophie.jpg
Single by SOPHIE
from the album Product
B-side "Elle"
Released17 June 2013
Genre
Length3:01 (digital) / 3:44 (vinyl)
Label Numbers
Songwriter(s) Sophie [2]
Producer(s) Sophie
SOPHIE singles chronology
"Nothing More to Say"
(2013)
"Bipp"
(2013)
"Elle"
(2014)

"Bipp" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Scottish, LA-based 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" (also in all caps). Upon release, the song became a critical success, appearing on numerous end-of-year single polls and bringing Sophie early attention. [3]

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Reception

"Bipp" received attention from music critics, topping XLR8R 's year-end list of tracks and placing 17 on Pitchfork's list. [4] [5] Pitchfork described the track as "rearranging emblazoned beats and rollercoaster dynamics in favor of vigorous sound design and the sticky hooks," [6] and later ranked "Bipp" 56 on its list of the best tracks from 2010–2014. [7] 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. [8] B-side "Elle" features more chaotic rhythm and synths, drawing comparisons to TNGHT and Rustie. [8] [9]

Track list

12" single
No.TitleLength
1."Bipp"3:44
2."Elle"3:44
Total length:7:28
Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Bipp"3:01
2."Elle"3:44
Total length:6:45

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