"Pop the Glock" is a single by French-American recording artist
Uffie
Anna-Catherine Hartley (born December 9, 1987), known professionally as Uffie (), is an American-French singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ, and fashion designer formerly signed to French electronic music record label Ed Banger Records.
Uffie's music ...
. The re-released single was released as a 12" vinyl on November 30, 2009. "Pop the Glock" was
Uffie's first single and an international underground hit. It was originally released in early 2006 by
Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records (sometimes referred to as Ed Rec) is a French electronic music record label founded by Pedro Winter in 2003 as a division of Headbangers Entertainment. It focuses on house music, particularly French house, as well as alternati ...
on the ''
Pop the Glock/Ready to Uff
"Pop the Glock / Ready to Uff" is the first release from French-American singer Uffie. The release includes "Pop the Glock" and "Ready to Uff", her first two singles. "Pop the Glock" started out as a Myspace demo and ended up gaining Uffie interna ...
'' EP.
The original release gained Uffie attention from the media, fans and critics alike and landed her a record deal with French electronic label
Ed Banger Records
Ed Banger Records (sometimes referred to as Ed Rec) is a French electronic music record label founded by Pedro Winter in 2003 as a division of Headbangers Entertainment. It focuses on house music, particularly French house, as well as alternati ...
. "Pop the Glock" was written by Uffie and produced by
Feadz
Feadz (born Fabien Pianta) is a French music producer, DJ and songwriter currently signed by French music label Ed Banger Records. He combines the genres of hip hop, electronic, techno and French house in his music and frequently collaborates ...
, and is in large-part based both lyrically and musically on
Audio Two
Audio Two was the Brooklyn, New York hip hop duo of emcee Kirk "Milk Dee" Robinson and DJ Nat "Gizmo" Robinson, most famous for its first hit "Top Billin'".
History
The duo's debut single, "Make it Funky", was released in 1987, but it was ...
's "
Top Billin".
Re-release
"Pop the Glock" was re-released as an EP on November 30, 2009 as a promotional tool for her debut album ''
Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans
''Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans'' is the debut studio album by French-American singer Uffie. It was released on June 14, 2010, by Ed Banger Records and Because Music. Produced by Feadz, J-Mat, Mr. Oizo, Mirwais Ahmadzaï, Mirwais and Sebastian (Frenc ...
'' (2010), where it was ultimately included. The release also included three remixes of "Pop the Glock" by producers
Mirwais (who collaborated with Uffie on her upcoming album),
Felix da Housecat
Felix da Housecat (born Felix Stallings Jr., August 25, 1971) is an American DJ and record producer, mostly known for house music and electro. Felix is regarded as a member of the second wave of Chicago house
Musical career Early life
Stall ...
and
Ellen Allien
Ellen Fraatz, known professionally as Ellen Allien, is a German electronic musician, music producer, and the founder of BPitch Control music label. Her album ''Stadtkind'' was dedicated to the city of Berlin, and she cites the culture of reunif ...
.
[Uffie - Pop the Glock EP at CoolCats](_blank)
, CoolCats. A music video for "Pop the Glock" was also released in late 2009.
[Busy P Blog (10/03/2009)](_blank)
, CoolCats.
The
picture disc
Picture discs are gramophone (phonograph) records that show images on their playing surface, rather than being of plain black or colored vinyl. Collectors traditionally reserve the term picture disc for records with graphics that extend at lea ...
vinyl was officially released on January 5, 2010.
[Pop the Glock - Uffie at Amazon](_blank)
Amazon.com.
Track listing
*;Digital release
#"Pop the Glock" – 3:29
#"Pop the Glock" (
Mirwais Pop Remix) – 2:31
#"Pop the Glock" (
Felix da Housecat
Felix da Housecat (born Felix Stallings Jr., August 25, 1971) is an American DJ and record producer, mostly known for house music and electro. Felix is regarded as a member of the second wave of Chicago house
Musical career Early life
Stall ...
/Pink Enemy Remix) – 5:38
#"Pop the Glock" (
Ellen Allien
Ellen Fraatz, known professionally as Ellen Allien, is a German electronic musician, music producer, and the founder of BPitch Control music label. Her album ''Stadtkind'' was dedicated to the city of Berlin, and she cites the culture of reunif ...
"Bang the Glock Mix 2009") – 7:36
#"Pop the Glock" (video) – 3:29
*;12" single
:A1. "Pop the Glock" – 3:29
:A2. "Pop the Glock" (Mirwais Pop Remix) – 2:31
:B1. "Pop the Glock" (Felix da Housecat/Pink Enemy Remix) – 5:38
:B2. "Pop the Glock" (Ellen Allien "Bang the Glock Mix 2009") – 7:36
Charts
References
External links
"Pop the Glock" 12" singleat CoolCats
"Pop the Glock" digital downloadat
7digital
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2009 singles
Uffie songs
2009 songs