Biscuit (song)

For other songs, see Biscuit (disambiguation).
"Biscuit"
Single by Ivy Levan
from the album No Good
Released January 13, 2015 (2015-01-13)
Format Digital download
Genre
Length 3:13
Label
Writer(s)
  • Ivy Rose Levan
  • Lucas Banker
  • Patrick Nissley
  • William Pounds
Ivy Levan singles chronology
"The Dame Says"
(2014)		 "Biscuit"
(2015)		 "Killing You"
(2015)

"Biscuit" is a song performed by American recording artist Ivy Levan. It was written by Levan alongside Lucas Banker, William Pounds and Patrick Nissley, for her upcoming first studio album. The song was released as the opening single on January 13, 2015 through Interscope records and a music video was released later the same day. Musically, it is a horn-driven pop[1] and dance[2] song, where Levan sings about kissing her "biscuit", which is actually a euphemism for a vagina. The song gained international attention when it garnered approval from the likes of singer Adam Lambert.

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from the critics, who defined the song style as an effective mix among Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Porcelain Black, and Natalia Kills. Albumconfessions called the chorus explosive and suggestive, made powerful thanks to an impressive voice which immediately sets her apart from the rest of the young, bubblegum pop crowd.[3] Muumuse also written about "Biscuit" defining it a rowdy, grit-filled kiss-off full of sassy horns and gruff pipes, sounding like the perfect theme song for a new season of Mob Wives.[4] Idolator.com also praised the song, calling it more than up to the Ivy's hype.[5] Overall, the critics found strong similarities to "Not Myself Tonight" by Christina Aguilera, "Kiss It" by Dev, and "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith.

Music video

The music video premiered on January 13, 2015.[6] It shows Levan in different frames. At first, she is seen stirring a cauldron like a witch. Then a puppet-like biscuit comes out from the pot, accompanying the singer in her choreography. At other times, Levan is shot in the foreground, first with round spectacles similar to those used by Lady Gaga in her video for "Paparazzi", then while she is wearing headphones and blowing bubbles of chewing gum.

Track listings

  1. "Biscuit" – 3:13
  1. "Biscuit" (Dave Audé Remix) – 3:48
  2. "Biscuit" (Wayne and Woods Remix) – 5:35
  3. "Biscuit" (Top $helf Remix) – 3:22
  4. "Biscuit" (Butter Butter Remix) – 3:38
  5. "Biscuit" (Michael Teixeira Remix) – 3:07

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[9] 5

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.albumconfessions.com/2015/01/ivy-levan-biscuit-single-review.html
  2. 1 2 http://www.albumconfessions.com/2015/08/ivy-levans-no-good-album-review.html
  3. ↑ "Ivy Levan's "Biscuit" - Single Review". January 21, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Ivy Levan's "Biscuit": At Last, An Anthem For True Lovers Of Biscuit Kissing". January 13, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Ivy Levan Lives Up To The Hype On New Single "Biscuit": Watch The Demented Video". January 14, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Ivy Levan's Biscuit on VEVO (Youtube)". January 13, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Biscuit – Single by Ivy Levan". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Biscuit (Remix) – EP by Ivy Levan". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Ivy Levan – Chart history" Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs for Ivy Levan. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
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