Children (V V Brown song)

"Children"
Single by V V Brown featuring Chiddy
from the album Lollipops & Politics
Released 20 September 2011 (US)
Format Digital download, 7" Vinyl
Genre Indie pop
Length 3:15
Label Capitol Records
Writer(s) V V Brown, C. Harmon, E. Kidd Bogart & Chidera Anamege
V V Brown singles chronology
"J'ai fait tout ça pour vous"
(2010)
"Children"
(2011)
"Samson"
(2013)
Chiddy singles chronology
"Mind Your Manners"
(2011)
"Children"
(2011)
"Ray Charles"
(2011)

"Children" is a song by English recording artist V V Brown, initially released as the lead single from her shelved second studio album Lollipops & Politics.[1] Written by Brown, the song also guest features American rapper Chiddy and was released to US iTunes on 20 September 2011. Brown later confirmed via Facebook that the song would be released in Europe at a future date; however this planned release was scrapped when Brown decided not to release the album. The song samples the classic children's playground song "Do Your Ears Hang Low?" in the beginning and end of the song.

Critical reception

Rap-Up described 'Children' as an "Irrisistible pop-gem that you can knock in your whip or jump rope to." It has been credited for its upbeat catchy tune and boasts an infectious hook.[2]

Arjanwrites gave the song a positive review, complimenting Brown on "serving up something fresh, but also for speaking her mind honestly with a compelling call to action that will leave listeners inspired." They praise Brown for creating a song that is fresh and different, yet distinctly very 'VV Brown.'[3]

Music video

The video is set in downtown Los Angeles and shows Brown riding her bike through the street, playing basketball with the people, dancing down the sidewalk, as well as showing groups of families. The video also shows Brown standing amongst people reflecting the town in a mirror to the camera. Brown described the video as 'Real' and shows her enjoying the simple things in life.[4]

In 2015, four years after the record's cancellation, Brown expressed distaste for the music video, claiming it was a sign that she had "soul her soul."[5]

Track listings and formats

  1. "Children" (feat. Chiddy) - 3:15
  2. "Children" - 3:14

Release history

Country Release Date Format Label
United States September 20, 2011[7] Digital download Capitol Records

References

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