Bipp

2013 single by SOPHIE
"Bipp"
Single by SOPHIE
from the album Product
B-side"Elle"
Released17 June 2013
Genre
  • Avant-pop
  • experimental pop
  • dance[1]
Length3:01 (digital) / 3:44 (vinyl)
LabelNumbers
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 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" (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]

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 to 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

Credits

  • Sophie – production, composition

References

  1. ^ Hunt, El (February 3, 2021). "15 essential songs from SOPHIE, the artist and producer who changed the course of pop". NME. Archived from the original on 2021-02-03. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  2. ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for Bipp". ASCAP. Archived from the original on January 27, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Simpson, Paul. "Sophie – Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  4. ^ Powell, Mike (16 December 2013). "The Top Tracks of 2013". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  5. ^ Reynaldo, Shawn (13 December 2013). "XLR8R's Best of 2013: Tracks". XLR8R. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Bipp - single review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b 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.
  9. ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (17 June 2013). "Sophie: "Elle"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
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