Format Digital download Length 3:13 | Genre Pop
dance Label Cherrytree
Interscope | |
Released January 13, 2015 (2015-01-13) Writer(s) Ivy Rose Levan
Lucas Banker
Patrick Nissley
William Pounds | ||
"Biscuit" is a song performed by American recording artist Ivy Levan. It was written by Levan alongside Lucas Banker, William Pounds and Patrick Nissley, for her upcoming first studio album. The song was released as the opening single on January 13, 2015 through Interscope records and a music video was released later the same day. Musically, it is a horn-driven pop and dance song, where Levan sings about kissing her "biscuit", which is actually a euphemism for her buttocks, derived from the Southern expression "butter my butt and call me a biscuit". The song gained international attention when it garnered approval from the likes of singer Adam Lambert.
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Critical reception
The song received positive reviews from the critics, who defined the song style as an effective mix among Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Porcelain Black, and Natalia Kills. Albumconfessions called the chorus explosive and suggestive, made powerful thanks to an impressive voice which immediately sets her apart from the rest of the young, bubblegum pop crowd. Muumuse also written about "Biscuit" defining it a rowdy, grit-filled kiss-off full of sassy horns and gruff pipes, sounding like the perfect theme song for a new season of Mob Wives. Idolator.com also praised the song, calling it more than up to the Ivy's hype. Overall, the critics found strong similarities to "Not Myself Tonight" by Christina Aguilera, "Kiss It" by Dev, and "Walk This Way" by Aerosmith.
Music video
The music video premiered on January 13, 2015. It shows Levan in different frames. At first, she is seen stirring a cauldron like a witch. Then a puppet-like biscuit comes out from the pot, accompanying the singer in her choreography. At other times, Levan is shot in the foreground, first with round spectacles similar to those used by Lady Gaga in her video for "Paparazzi", then while she is wearing headphones and blowing bubbles of chewing gum.
- "Biscuit" – 3:13
- "Biscuit" (Dave Audé Remix) – 3:48
- "Biscuit" (Wayne and Woods Remix) – 5:35
- "Biscuit" (Top $helf Remix) – 3:22
- "Biscuit" (Butter Butter Remix) – 3:38
- "Biscuit" (Michael Teixeira Remix) – 3:07