This Is New York

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"This Is New York" is a song by American rapper ScarLip, released in April 2023. Considered her breakout hit, it gained popularity on the video-sharing app TikTok.

"This Is New York"
Single by ScarLip
ReleasedApril 10, 2023
Genre
Length2:17
Label
Songwriter(s)Sierra Lucas
Producer(s)NY Bangers
ScarLip singles chronology
"Glizzy Gobbler"
(2022)
"This Is New York"
(2023)
"No Statements"
(2023)
Music video
"This Is New York" on YouTube
"This Is Cali" on YouTube
Alternate cover

Background

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In an interview with Complex, ScarLip spoke about her inspiration behind the song:

Yo son, I'll make up mad music. And then I was just like, "Yo, I have always been inspired by DMX." So I'm like, "Yo, I need to bring some hard shit to the table." I was like, I ain't tap into that lately. And then I was just already mad because I'm like, "His niggas just doing boss shit and shit like that." So I was just like, God got in the booth, I was just like, "Something make me want to tell a nigga, back the fuck up." Something just make me want to grab a nigga up. And that's what I do to niggas. I grab their little ass up. So I had to let these niggas know, they always in your face playing with you, "Back the fuck up." And then I started talking that shit, "This is New York," 'cause that's where I'm from.[1]

The song was originally released on April 2, 2023.[2] It was subsequently released to streaming services twice, on April 10[3] and April 11, 2023.[4]

Composition and lyrics

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The production of the song combines boom bap and drill elements[5][6] and uses a "stomping, warped bassline",[7] over which ScarLip raps in a raspy voice and aggressive and threatening manner, directing at anyone who brings trouble to her.[6] She also delivers tongue-in-cheek lines such as "This is New York, fuck I look like tellin' a nigga good morning?"[6][7][8] In the hook, she tells others to "back the fuck up".[1]

Release and promotion

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The song began to gain traction across Twitter, Instagram and TikTok upon release, leading to ScarLip receiving cosigns from rappers including Cardi B.[1][6][9] Rapper Busta Rhymes collaborated with ScarLip for a remix to the song, which they teased on social media.[1]

Music video

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The music video was directed by WhoTheWizz. It sees ScarLip mobbing in different places in Harlem, including on Frederick Douglass Boulevard and the nearby St. Nicholas Houses.[10]

Remix

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On May 11, 2023, ScarLip revealed a DM exchange with rapper Snoop Dogg on Instagram, in which he agreed to collaborate with her on a remix to "This Is New York".[11] The official remix, featuring Snoop Dogg and released on May 18, 2023, is titled "This is Cali".[2][5][12]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Rose, Jordan (May 16, 2023). "An Animated Conversation With Scar Lip, the Spirit of the Bronx". Complex. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b Griffin, Marc (May 19, 2023). "Snoop Dogg Jumps On Scar Lip's "This Is New York" Remix". Vibe. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  3. ^ "This Is New York - Single". Apple Music. April 10, 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  4. ^ "This Is New York - Single". Apple Music. April 11, 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  5. ^ a b Nevares, Gabriel Bras (May 18, 2023). "Snoop Dogg & Scar Lip Show Us That "This Is Cali" On New Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d "ScarLip Turns Pain Into Power as She Creates Her Debut Project Scars & Stripes Read More: ScarLip Interview - 'This Is New York,' Scars & Stripes Project". XXL. December 15, 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  7. ^ a b Hobbs, Thomas (December 6, 2023). "ScarLip Is Speaking The Ugly Truth". Stereogum. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  8. ^ Williams, Aaron (June 2, 2023). "Who Is Scar Lip? Meet The Bronx Rapper". Uproxx. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  9. ^ Creekmur, Chuck (May 3, 2023). "Scar Lip: On Scarface's Influence, DMX's Impact And How Cardi B Could Change Her Life". AllHipHop. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  10. ^ Powell, Jon (April 10, 2023). "Scar Lip declares "This Is New York" in new visual". Revolt. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  11. ^ Mendez, Marisa (May 12, 2023). "Scar Lip Co-signs Continue As Snoop Dogg Agrees To Do 'This Is New York' Remix". HipHopDX. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  12. ^ Oatman, Alexis (May 18, 2023). "Snoop Dogg Makes Good On His Promise To Scar Lip With 'This Is Cali'". HipHopDX. Retrieved 21 January 2024.