Birthday (K. Michelle song)

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"Birthday"
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Single by K. Michelle
from the album Kimberly: The People I Used to Know
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2017
Recorded2017
Genre
Length4:01
Label Atlantic Records
Songwriter(s) Pate, Ward, Nowee, Samuels, Sonyae Elise
K.Michelle singles chronology
"If It Ain't Me"
(2017)		"Birthday"
(2017)		"Either Way"
(2017)

"Birthday" is a song by American R&B singer K. Michelle, for her fourth studio album "Kimberly: The People I Used to Know" (2017). [1] The song was released on September 8, 2017, through Atlantic Records. [2]

Contents

Background and release

Speaking on the track Michelle stated in an interview with Billboard magazine "Birthday is just the fun song going out, but I can honestly say this is my best vocal album and you will get those in ballads like "Brain On Love" and "No Not You". That speaks to who I am and the person and the woman that I’ve become. So I just say it's a little piece on this roller coaster journey that the album takes you in." [3]

Critical reception

The song gained positive reviews from critics. HotNewHipHop gave the track a positive review rating it a 3.7 out of 5 stars stating "Heavy enough for the club but slow enough for the bedroom, "Birthday" starts out as an aqueous R&B track akin to Rihanna's "Needed Me." However, K has some tricks up her sleeve; intensifying her vocal delivery as the song progresses, moving from a cooed approach to a more rhythmic, but still half-sung second verse." [4] Vibe praised the song stating "The song, which is the second single from the forthcoming Kimberly: The People I Used to Know, is perfect for both the club scene and the bedroom, as K. provides smooth, sultry vocals that later transition into a rap that brings major vibes." [3] Rap-Up stated "On the seductive “Birthday,” the Memphis songstress caters to her man. After rolling an L and pouring a drink, K gets right. “Come on eat this cake, it’s your birthday,”". [5]

Music video

"Birthday" was directed by Art by Child in, October 25, 2017.

Formats and track listings

  1. "Birthday" – 4:01
  1. "Birthday" – 4:01

Release history

CountryDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
United StatesSeptember 8, 2017 Digital download
  • Clean
  • Explicit
 Atlantic Records [2] [6]
United KingdomExplicit [7]
France [8]

References

  1. ↑ Horowitz, Steven J. "K. Michelle On New Album 'Kimberly: The People I Used to Know,' R. Kelly Allegations and Surrogacy With Fiance". Billboard . Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  3. 1 2 Jefferson, J'na. "K. Michelle's Versatility Takes The Cake On "Birthday"". Vibe . Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "K. Michelle Showcases Her Versatile Voice On "Birthday"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  5. ↑ "NEW MUSIC: K. MICHELLE – 'BIRTHDAY' + 'EITHER WAY' FEAT. CHRIS BROWN". Rap-Up . Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  7. ↑ "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (UK Store). Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  8. ↑ "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (France Store). Retrieved 8 September 2017.
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