"Bipp" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song by English record producer Sophie. It was released as a single on 17 June 2013 as Sophie's first release on the label Numbers, backed by the B-side "Elle". Upon release, the song became a critical success, appearing on numerous end-of-year single polls and bringing Sophie early attention.[5]

"Bipp"
Single by Sophie
from the album Product
B-side"Elle"
Released17 June 2013
Genre
Length
  • 3:01 (digital)
  • 3:44 (vinyl)
LabelNumbers
Songwriter(s)Sophie Xeon
Producer(s)Sophie Xeon
Sophie singles chronology
"Nothing More to Say"
(2013)
"Bipp"
(2013)
"Elle"
(2013)

Reception

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"Bipp" received attention from music critics, topping XLR8R's year-end list of tracks and placing 17 on Pitchfork's list.[7][8] Pitchfork described the track as "rearranging emblazoned beats and rollercoaster dynamics in favor of vigorous sound design and the sticky hooks,"[9] and later ranked "Bipp" 56 on its list of the best tracks from 2010 to 2014.[10] Resident Advisor described the track as "wet and slippery", and praised its pitched-up vocal, stating that "'Bipp' takes a tired device and revitalizes it through sheer insistence.[6] B-side "Elle" features more chaotic rhythm and synths, drawing comparisons to TNGHT and Rustie.[6][11] The Forty-Five's Sophie Walker named it the 24th best hyperpop song of all time.[12]

Track listing

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12" single
No.TitleLength
1."Bipp"3:44
2."Elle"3:44
Total length:7:28
Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Bipp"3:01
2."Elle"3:44
Total length:6:45

Credits

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  • Sophie – production, composition

References

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  1. ^ Hunt, El (3 February 2021). "15 essential songs from SOPHIE, the artist and producer who changed the course of pop". NME. Archived from the original on 3 February 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  2. ^ Bortoli, Danilo (30 November 2015). "Sophie: Product". PopMatters. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  3. ^ Walker, Sophie (10 February 2021). "The 45 best hyperpop songs of all time". The Forty-Five. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  4. ^ Cills, Hazel. "How do you finish a visionary artist's final album?". NPR. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  5. ^ Simpson, Paul. "Sophie – Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  6. ^ a b c Ryce, Andrew (9 July 2013). "Sophie – Bipp / Elle on Numbers (Single)". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  7. ^ Powell, Mike (16 December 2013). "The Top Tracks of 2013". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  8. ^ Reynaldo, Shawn (13 December 2013). "XLR8R's Best of 2013: Tracks". XLR8R. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Bipp - single review". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  10. ^ Gaerig, Andrew (18 August 2014). "The 200 Best Tracks of the Decade So Far (2010–2014)". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 6 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  11. ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (17 June 2013). "Sophie: "Elle"". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  12. ^ Walker, Sophie (10 February 2021). "The 45 best hyperpop songs of all time". The Forty-Five. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
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