Classic Man
"Classic Man" | ||||
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Single by Jidenna featuring Roman GianArthur | ||||
from the album Wondaland Presents: The Eephus | ||||
Released | February 3, 2015 | |||
Format | Digital download | |||
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3:46 (original version) 3:55 (remix version) | |||
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"Classic Man" is a song by American singer Jidenna, released on February 3, 2015 as his commercial debut single. The song, which features vocals from fellow American singer Roman GianArthur, was included on Janelle Monáe's Wondaland Records collective EP, The Eephus, as the lead single. In December 2015, it was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.[1] The song was produced by Jidenna, alongside Nana Kwabena and Nate "Rocket" Wonder.
Critical reception
Billboard ranked "Classic Man" at number 13 on its year-end list for 2015: "You might not expect the man behind 2015's coolest R&B thing to count Nat King Cole as his swag idol, but Jidenna tells you right there in the title: He's a "Classic." The Nigerian-American singer/songwriter hit the Billboard Hot 100 top 25 with the song, imparting the importance of a tailored suit and slanging "cane like a dandy" (yes, as in an actual cane) while also dropping enough "mummafunkas" that you can't accuse him of being too fancy. This mean-and-clean cut was a burst of cool air on radio this yea,r made even cooler by a Kendrick Lamar-assisted remix this summer. We'll see if it takes home the best rap/sung collaboration Grammy come February."[2]
Composition
The song samples Australian rapper Iggy Azalea's 2014 single "Fancy", which features English singer Charli XCX and production from The Invisible Men, with all the original writers and composers being credited on "Classic Man".[3]
Music video
The music video of the song was released to YouTube on February 20, 2015. The video shows Jidenna at a party, walking on the street, and at a martial arts school.[4] The video was directed by Alan Ferguson.[5] The music video for the remix was released on July 15, 2015. It features Jidenna and Kendrick Lamar rapping in various locations. Rapper/singer Ty Dolla Sign, Janelle Monáe, Roman GianArthur, and hip-hop producer Hit-Boy make cameo appearances in the music video.[6]
Commercial performance
"Classic Man" debuted at number 89 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated May 23, 2015.[7] The song peaked at number 22 in its sixteenth week on the chart.[8] As of August 2015, the song has sold 399,000 copies in the US.[9]
Remix
Jidenna and Wondaland Records released a remix of the song featuring American rapper Kendrick Lamar, included as a bonus track on The Eephus EP. The remix was accompanied by a music video, which premiered on July 15, 2015.[10] Jamaican rapper Sean Paul also released a remix of this song called "Ganja Man".[11]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
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United States (RIAA)[25] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
References
- ↑ "Grammy Nominations 2016: See the Full List of Nominees". Billboard. December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Billboard 25 Best Songs of 2015: Critics' Picks". Billboard.com.
- ↑ Tharpe, Frazier (15 July 2015). "Jidenna's "Classic Man" Samples Iggy Azalea's "Fancy"". complex.com.
- ↑ "Jidenna - Classic Man on YouTube". VEVO. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ Zeichner, Naomi. "Jidenna Premieres "Classic Man" Video". The FADER. THE FADER, INC.
- ↑ "Jidenna - Classic Man (Remix) ft. Kendrick Lamar on YouTube". VEVO. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ↑ "The Hot 100: The Week of May 23, 2015". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ "The Hot 100: The Week of September 3, 2015". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ↑ Steinfeld, Mitchell (August 8, 2015). "Hip Hop Single Sales: The Weeknd, Silento & Fetty Wap". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Jidenna - Classic Man (Remix) ft. Kendrick Lamar". VEVO. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/seanpaul/posts/10153649757564668
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Jidenna feat. Roman GianArthur – Classic Man" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban.
- ↑ "Lescharts.com – Jidenna feat. Roman GianArthur – Classic Man" (in French). Les classement single.
- ↑ "EMA Top 10 Airplay: Week Ending 2015-09-01". Entertainment Monitoring Africa. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40 - 21 August 2015 - 27 August 2015". officialcharts.com. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ↑ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart: CLUK Update 15.08.2015 (wk33)". Zobbel.de. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Jidenna – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Jidenna. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Jidenna – Chart history" Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay for Jidenna. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Jidenna – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Jidenna. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Jidenna – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Jidenna. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Jidenna – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Jidenna. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ↑ "2015 Year End Charts – Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ↑ "2015 Year End Charts – Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ↑ "2015 Year End Charts – Rhythmic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ↑ "RIAA Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - Jidenna". Recording Industry Association of America.