V.S.O.P. (song)

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"V.S.O.P."
V.S.O.P. single cover.jpg
Single by K. Michelle
from the album Rebellious Soul
ReleasedMay 20, 2013
Recorded2012
Genre Soul
Length3:28
Label Atlantic
Songwriter(s) P. Hamilton, W. Felder, A. Wansel, L. Peters, W. Jeffrey, W. Boyd, E. Powell
Producer(s) Pop & Oak
K. Michelle singles chronology
"Kiss My Ass"
(2012)
"V.S.O.P."
(2013)
"Can't Raise a Man"
(2014)

"V.S.O.P." is the debut commercial single by American R&B singer K. Michelle released on May 20, 2013 [1] as the lead single from Michelle's debut studio album Rebellious Soul (2013). [2] Written by P. Hamilton, W. Felder, A. Wansel, L. Peters, W. Jeffrey, W. Boyd, and E. Powell, the song also features background vocals from R&B/pop singer Kelly Rowland as well as Muni Long who co-wrote the song. The song samples "Very Special" by Debra Laws as well as "That's How Long" by The Chi-Lites. [3] [4]

Contents

Lyrically, the song speaks of a special relationship between K. Michelle and her love interest, but parallels the relationship with drinking V.S.O.P. Brandy. The song peaked at number 89 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart and at number 27 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The official remix features American rapper Young Jeezy while other remix versions feature Rick Ross, Jadakiss and August Alsina respectively.

Critical reception

The song received a generally positive review from music critic Andy Kellman of AllMusic. He described the song as being part of "the best material" on the album. [5]

Music video

The music video for the song was released on June 29, 2013 on the BET show 106 & Park [6] and was directed by Benny Boom. [7] [8] It chronicles a troubled relationship between K. Michelle and her lover. [9] The love interest in the video is played by former teen rapper Chi-Ali. [10]

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