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'''"Hoodie"''' is the fourth single from hip hop artist [[Lady Sovereign]]'s debut album ''[[Public Warning]]'', following the release of her first UK top 40 hit, "[[9 to 5 (Lady Sovereign song)|9 to 5]]". The single was produced by UK dance outfit [[Basement Jaxx]] and became her third top 75 hit, peaking at #44 in the UK Singles Chart. The single's B-side was her debut 12" single "[[Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)]]".
'''"Hoodie"''' is the fourth single from hip hop artist [[Lady Sovereign]]'s debut album ''[[Public Warning]]'', following the release of her first UK top 40 hit, "[[9 to 5 (Lady Sovereign song)|9 to 5]]". The single was produced by UK dance outfit [[Basement Jaxx]] and became her third top 75 hit, peaking at #44 in the UK Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web |title=HOODIE LADY SOVEREIGN |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/hoodie/ |website=Official Charts |accessdate=16 November 2018}}</ref> The single's B-side was her debut 12" single "[[Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=Lady Sovereign ‎– Hoodie |url=https://www.discogs.com/Lady-Sovereign-Hoodie/master/98745 |website=Discogs |accessdate=16 November 2018}}</ref>


[[Total Country|Channel U]] soon became impressed with her song and became her second #1 hit on the Channel U Airplay Chart for a single week after the success of her debut ''[[Random (Lady Sovereign song)|Random]]''.
[[Total Country|Channel U]] soon became impressed with her song and became her second #1 hit on the Channel U Airplay Chart for a single week after the success of her debut ''[[Random (Lady Sovereign song)|Random]]''.{{cn}}


The single was recorded to coincide with her "Save the Hoodie" campaign. Lady Sovereign wrote the single as she was angry that individuals wearing [[hoodie]]s were being persecuted against due to people stating that they created social fear [https://www.theguardian.com/g2/story/0,3604,1482816,00.html]. Lady Sovereign stated at the time, "I'm all about standing up for the hoodie. They wanna have a moan about people that wear them, but I wear them all the time and I don't like the way some other people dress" [http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity_interviews/Lady+Sovereign+Interview-10214.html].
The single was recorded to coincide with her "Save the Hoodie" campaign.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Colothan |first1=Scott |title=Lady Sovereign Starts 'Save The Hoodie' Campaign |url=https://www.gigwise.com/news/9059/ |website=www.gigwise.com |accessdate=16 November 2018 |date=6 October 2005}}</ref> Lady Sovereign wrote the single as she was angry that individuals wearing [[hoodie]]s were being persecuted against due to people stating that they created social fear [https://www.theguardian.com/g2/story/0,3604,1482816,00.html]. Lady Sovereign stated at the time, "I'm all about standing up for the hoodie. They wanna have a moan about people that wear them, but I wear them all the time and I don't like the way some other people dress" [http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity_interviews/Lady+Sovereign+Interview-10214.html].


Lady Sovereign references the [[Three stripes]] trademark of [[Adidas]] in the song.
Lady Sovereign references the [[Three stripes]] trademark of [[Adidas]] in the song.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lady Sovereign: The country's fourth biggest chav |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/lady-sovereign-the-countrys-fourth-biggest-chav-6103616.html |website=The Independent |accessdate=16 November 2018 |date=15 April 2006}}</ref>


The song had been featured on a ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' advertisement in 2007.
The song had been featured on a ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' advertisement in 2007.
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
* [http://www.savethehoodie.com/site.php Save the Hoodie campaign website]


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 15:53, 16 November 2018

"Hoodie"
Single by Lady Sovereign
from the album Public Warning
Released21 November 2005
Recorded2005
GenreRap, grime, hip hop
Length3:23
LabelDef Jam, Casual
Songwriter(s)Louise Harman & Gabriel Olegavich
Producer(s)Medasyn
Lady Sovereign singles chronology
"9 to 5"
(2005) 		"Hoodie"
(2005) 		"Nine2Five"
(2006)

"Hoodie" is the fourth single from hip hop artist Lady Sovereign's debut album Public Warning, following the release of her first UK top 40 hit, "9 to 5". The single was produced by UK dance outfit Basement Jaxx and became her third top 75 hit, peaking at #44 in the UK Singles Chart.[1] The single's B-side was her debut 12" single "Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)".[2]

Channel U soon became impressed with her song and became her second #1 hit on the Channel U Airplay Chart for a single week after the success of her debut Random.[citation needed]

The single was recorded to coincide with her "Save the Hoodie" campaign.[3] Lady Sovereign wrote the single as she was angry that individuals wearing hoodies were being persecuted against due to people stating that they created social fear [1]. Lady Sovereign stated at the time, "I'm all about standing up for the hoodie. They wanna have a moan about people that wear them, but I wear them all the time and I don't like the way some other people dress" [2].

Lady Sovereign references the Three stripes trademark of Adidas in the song.[4]

The song had been featured on a Mario Party DS advertisement in 2007.

Track listing

CD single 1

  1. "Hoodie" (Radio Mix) - 3:23
  2. "Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)" - 4:40

CD single 2

  1. "Hoodie" (Radio Mix) - 3:23
  2. "Hoodie" (Alternative Medasyn Mix) - 3:37
  3. "Hoodie" (Brucker & Sinden Remix featuring Tinchy Stryder) - 4:04
  4. "Hoodie" (Mizz Beats Remix featuring Skepta, JME, Jammer, Ears & Baby Blue) - 4:08
  5. "Hoodie" (Video)

12" single

  • A1 "Hoodie" (Basement Jaxx Remix)
  • A2 "Hoodie" (Brucker & Sinden Remix featuring Tinchy Stryder)
  • A3 "Hoodie" (Mizz Beats Remix featuring Skepta, JME, Jammer, Ears & Baby Blue)
  • B2 "Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)"

References

  1. ^ "HOODIE LADY SOVEREIGN". Official Charts. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Lady Sovereign ‎– Hoodie". Discogs. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  3. ^ Colothan, Scott (6 October 2005). "Lady Sovereign Starts 'Save The Hoodie' Campaign". www.gigwise.com. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  4. ^ "Lady Sovereign: The country's fourth biggest chav". The Independent. 15 April 2006. Retrieved 16 November 2018.

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