Main Chick
| "Main Chick" | ||||
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| Song by Kid Ink featuring Chris Brown from the album My Own Lane | ||||
| Released | January 7, 2014 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Tha Alumni Music Group, 88 Classic, RCA Records | |||
| Writer | Brian Collins, Chris Brown, Jeremy Felton, Dijon McFarlane, Glenda Proby | |||
| Producer | DJ Mustard | |||
| My Own Lane track listing | ||||
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"Main Chick" is the sixth track on American rapper Kid Ink's second studio album My Own Lane (2014). The song features a guest appearance by Chris Brown, with production provided by DJ Mustard. "Main Chick" was origionally included on Chris Brown's X-Files mixtape, and after the positive response, it was included on My Own Lane. It debuted at number 69 on the UK Singles Chart upon the album's release.
Background and recording
"Main Chick" was produced by DJ Mustard and was recorded by Chris Brown and Kid Ink, during the same session as their hit single "Show Me".[1] The song was originally not going to be featured on the album, so it was included on Chris Brown's mixtape X-Files as a bonus track.[2] It ended up receiving an extremely positive response from fans, making him reconsider the decision to include it on the album.[3] Following the release of the track list for My Own Lane, it was confirmed that the song would be featured on Ink's second studio album after all.[4] However, Kid Ink made slight adjustments to the album version of the song.[5]
Live performances and remixes
On January 12, 2014, Kid Ink performed "Main Chick" live in-studio while on DJ Whoo Kid's radio show.[6] Rapper Tyga, a frequent collaborator of Kid Ink released a remix to the song on January 30, 2014.[7]
Critical reception
"Main Chick" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Edwin Ortiz of HipHopDX said, the song displays "early and often Ink's penchant for tailoring melodies for the masses."[8] Sheldon Pearce of XXL called it a certified hit in any time zone.[9] Grant Jones of RapReviews praised the song's production and called it on of the album's best songs.[10] David Jeffries of AllMusic called it a light, airy and attractive track.[11] Brent Faulkner of Starpulse said, the song was good, but not elite.[12]
Chart performance
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[ 1] | 161 |
| Germany (Media Control AG)[ 1] | 99 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[ 1] | 69 |
| UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[ 1] | 13 |
| US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
References
- ↑ "Kid Ink Speaks On New Album "MY OWN LANE"". YouTube. 2014-01-08. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ↑ "Chris Brown "X Files" EP". Complex. 2013-11-19. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ↑ "Kid Ink Almost Included Pharrell On His Album - Page 2 of 3 - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-01-09. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ↑ *Please enter your name. (2013-12-13). "Kid Ink Reveals 'My Own Lane' Album Tracklist". Theboombox.com. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ↑ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/kid-ink-was-surprised-how-big-show-me-was/
- ↑ "Kid Ink Performs 'Main Chick' On Shade 45 With DJ Whoo Kid [Video". ThisIs50.com. 2014-01-12. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ↑ http://www.complex.com/music/2014/01/tyga-kid-ink-chris-brown-main-chick-remix
- ↑ Ortiz, Edwin. "Kid Ink - My Own Lane | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ↑ "Kid Ink Is Unpredictable And Entertaining On 'My Own Lane' - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ↑ http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2014_01_myownlane.html
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/my-own-lane-mw0002599704
- ↑ "Review: Kid Ink, My Own Lane". Starpulse.com. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
- ↑ "Kid Ink – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
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