I Hit It First

"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
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
Producer(s) Nic Nac
Ray J singles chronology
"Bananaz"
(2011)		 "I Hit It First"
(2013)
Bobby Brackins 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 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 single cover actually is a photo-shopped picture 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". He also hints toward Kanye West with the lyrics "But now baby chose to go West". Ray J also mentions in the song the sex tape which he made with Kardashian that launched her career as a reality star.[1][2]

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
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
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. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2013-04-20" UK R&B Chart. 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 Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Ray J. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  6. ↑ "Ray J Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Ray J. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  7. ↑ "I Hit It First (feat. Bobby Brackins) – Single by Ray J". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 13 September 2013.