Iffy (song)

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"Iffy"
Iffy Chris Brown.jpg
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)
Music video
"Iffy" on YouTube

"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]

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] 4

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 March 15, 2022.
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