Iffy (song)

"Iffy" is a song by American singer Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the lead single from his tenth studio album, Breezy, on January 14, 2022.[2]

"Iffy"
Single by Chris Brown
from the album Breezy
ReleasedJanuary 14, 2022
GenreR&B[1]
Length3:38
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Goodbye"
(2021)		 "Iffy"
(2022)		 "Warm Embrace"
(2022)
Music video
"Iffy" on YouTube

Background

On the first day of 2022, Brown announced that "Iffy" would be released as the lead single from his upcoming tenth studio album Breezy, posting a teaser clip on Instagram with the caption "Breezy Season Coming! 2022 New Era Unlocked".[3]

Content

A press release explained that the song's lyrics contain "Brown boasting about his cars and money".[4] British radio station Capital Xtra wrote that Brown mentions "his elementary school hobby, basketball and some famous players" on the song,[5] with Brown singing:

"It's your birthday, put your hands in the air if it's your birthday / And you know we don't give a **** it's not your birthday. 24 on the jersey, just for Mamba and shit".

The lyrics also pay tribute to Kobe Bryant.[6]

Music video

An accompanying music video was released on January 14, 2022, and directed by Joseph Kahn. The video was described by Trent Clark of HipHopDX as taking place in a "Fast & Furious-type drag racing underworld".[7]

Charts
Chart performance for "Iffy"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[8] 148
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 75
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 71
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 25
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] 1

References
  1. Dowlatt, Orlando (January 14, 2022). "Chris Brown Drops "Iffy" Visual To Kick Off New Breezy Era". Urbanislandz. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  2. "Chris Brown Returns with New Single "Iffy"". January 14, 2022.
  3. "Chris Brown Announces New Single 'Iffy'". Rap-Up. January 1, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  4. "Chris Brown Releases New Song 'Iffy'". Melody Maker Magazine. January 14, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  5. "Chris Brown 'Iffy' lyrics meaning explained". Capital Xtra. January 14, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  6. Anthony, Kiyonna (January 14, 2022). "He's Back: Chris Brown Returns With Brand New Single "Iffy"". iHeartMedia. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  7. Clark, Trent (January 15, 2022). "Chris Brown 'Iffy' Video Doubles As A Sci-Fi, Kung-Fu Thriller". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  8. "Chris Brown Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  10. "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  11. "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  12. "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
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