I Hit It First

2013 single by Ray J featuring Bobby Brackins
"I Hit It First"
The words "I Hit It First" are displayed in white, capital letters across a heavily pixellated image of a unidentifiable woman, alhe names of the performers and producer of the song.
Single by Ray J featuring Bobby Brackins
ReleasedApril 9, 2013 (2013-04-09)
Recorded2013
Genre
  • Hip hop
  • R&B
Length3:25
LabelKnockout, Fifth Amendment, E1
Songwriter(s)William Norwood Jr., Bobby Brackins, Nicholas Balding
Producer(s)Nic Nac
Ray J singles chronology
"Bananaz"
(2011) 		"I Hit It First"
(2013) 		"Never Shoulda Did That"
(2014)
Bobby Brackins singles chronology
"143"
(2010) 		"I Hit It First"
(2013)

"I Hit It First" is a song by American singer Ray J. It features vocals from rapper Bobby Brackins and was produced by record producer Nic Nac, who helped to write the song with Ray J and Brackins.

Controversy

The song is a reference to Ray J's past relationship with American reality star Kim Kardashian. In spite of Ray J's comments about the subject of the song, there are numerous allusions to his stint with his former girlfriend and bragging about it in his song openly. The cover art for the single features a pixelated image of Kardashian. Kardashian's then husband and rapper, Kanye West and former husband and basketball player, Kris Humphries are indirectly referenced in the song, with the chorus saying: "She might move onto rappers, and ball players, but we all know I hit it first". Ray J also hints toward Kanye West with the lyrics "But now baby chose to go West". Also mentioned in the song is the sex tape which he made with Kardashian that launched her career as a reality star.[1][2]

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[3] 39
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[4] 132
US Billboard Hot 100[5] 51
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 11

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States April 9, 2013[7] Digital download Knockout Entertainment, Fifth Amendment Entertainment, E1 Music

References

  1. ^ Boardman, Madeline (8 April 2013). "Ray J's Kim Kardashian Song, 'I Hit It First,' Isn't About Kim, Singer Claims". Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  2. ^ Boardman, Madeline (6 April 2013). "'I Hit It First,' Ray J's New Single, Reportedly Aimed At Kim Kardashian". Huffington Post. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  4. ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update – 11.05.2013 (wk18)". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  5. ^ "Ray J Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Ray J Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  7. ^ "I Hit It First (feat. Bobby Brackins) – Single by Ray J". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
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