"Iffy" is a song by American singer Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the lead single from his 10th album Breezy on January 14, 2022.[3]
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| Single by Chris Brown | ||||
| from the album Breezy | ||||
| Released | January 14, 2022 | |||
| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 2:53[2] | |||
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| "Iffy" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
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".[4] The song ended up being included as the album's bonus track on the standard edition.[5]
Content edit
A press release explained that the song's lyrics contain "Brown boasting about his cars and money".[6] According to British radio station Capital Xtra, lyrically the song has Brown "discussing cars, jewellery, and other lavish items".[7][8]
Music video edit
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".[9]
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 148 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 75 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[12] | 38 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 71 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 25 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 12 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] | 3 |
Year-end charts edit
| Chart (2022) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[17] | 94 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[18] | 26 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | January 18, 2022 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | RCA | [19] |
| Urban contemporary radio | [20] |
References edit
- ^ Dowlatt, Orlando (January 14, 2022). "Chris Brown Drops "Iffy" Visual To Kick Off New Breezy Era". Urbanislandz. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Iffy - Single by Chris Brown".
- ^ "Chris Brown Returns with New Single "Iffy"". January 14, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Brown Announces New Single 'Iffy'". Rap-Up. January 1, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Everything We Know About Chris Brown's New Album 'Breezy'". 8 June 2022.
- ^ "Chris Brown Releases New Song 'Iffy'". Melody Maker Magazine. January 14, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Brown 'Iffy' lyrics meaning explained". Capital Xtra. January 14, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ Anthony, Kiyonna (January 14, 2022). "He's Back: Chris Brown Returns With Brand New Single "Iffy"". iHeartMedia. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ Clark, Trent (January 15, 2022). "Chris Brown 'Iffy' Video Doubles As A Sci-Fi, Kung-Fu Thriller". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ "Urban/R&B Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
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