I Hit It First
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| Single by Ray J featuring Bobby Brackins | ||||||||||
| Released | April 9, 2013 | |||||||||
| Format | Digital download | |||||||||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||||||||
| Genre | R&B, Hip hop | |||||||||
| Length | 3:25 | |||||||||
| Label | Knockout, Fifth Amendment, E1 | |||||||||
| Writer(s) | William Norwood, Jr., Bobby Brackins, Nicholas Baldings, Cash McElroy Jones | |||||||||
| Producer(s) | Nic Nac | |||||||||
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"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 remonstrations as to who or what exactly the song is about, 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 current 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 | |
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| scope="row" | UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[3] | 39 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[4] | 132 | |
| scope="row" | US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 51 |
| scope="row" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 11 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | April 9, 2013[7] | Digital download | Knockout Entertainment, Fifth Amendment Entertainment, E1 Music |
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2013-04-20" UK R&B Chart. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ↑ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update – 11.05.2013 (wk18)". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Ray J – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Ray J. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ↑ "Ray J – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Ray J. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ↑ "I Hit It First (feat. Bobby Brackins) – Single by Ray J". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
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