"Zipper" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American hip hop boy band Brockhampton, released on December 15, 2017, as a single from their third studio album Saturation III (2017). It contains a sample of "Cha Cha Cha!" by Optigan.
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| Single by Brockhampton | ||||
| from the album Saturation III | ||||
| Released | December 15, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | August–November 2017 | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
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Composition
editThe instrumental features a dusty western piano riff, which along with the first verse (performed by Joba) has been described as similar to rapper Eminem's early music style,[1] and a police siren.[2] In the song, members provide vocals in Auto-Tune, while Matt Champion performs in a "sleepy flow".[3] Kevin Abstract performs the chorus. The song also shouts out to Anthony Fantano.[1]
Will Rosebury of Clash commented the song "bounces with a sense of euphoria reminiscent of Stankonia-era OutKast."[4]
Critical reception
editOwl Beanie of Sputnikmusic commented the song's vocals are "characteristically manipulated into textures that make you go: 'ok what is this I want more of it cheers.'"[2] Veronica Irwin of The Quietus criticized the song, stating "the evil-clown rhythm of 'Zipper' coming off as some tacky and unwanted German polka after spending months waiting for more digestible hits along the lines of Saturation II's 'Sweet' and 'Gummy.'"[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Brockhampton Ends 'the Saturation' Trilogy with Their Most Cohesive Album Yet". Hypebeast. December 28, 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ a b Beanie, Owl (December 15, 2017). "Brockhampton - SATURATION III (album review 2)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Pearce, Sheldon (December 15, 2017). "BROCKHAMPTON: Saturation III Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Rosebury, Will (December 22, 2017). "Brockhampton – Saturation III". Clash. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Irwin, Veronica (December 20, 2017). "Saturation III". The Quietus. Retrieved 26 December 2023.