"Random" is the first
CD single
A CD single (sometimes abbreviated to CDS) is a music single in the form of a compact disc. The standard in the Red Book for the term ''CD single'' is an 8 cm (3-inch) CD (or Mini CD). It now refers to any single recorded onto a CD of any si ...
from UK
hip hop artist
Lady Sovereign
Louise Amanda Harman (born 19 December 1985), better known by the stage name Lady Sovereign, is a British rapper, best known for the songs "9 to 5" and "Love Me or Hate Me".
Early life and family
Lady Sovereign grew up in Chalkhill Estate in ...
, following the release of her 12" vinyl single "
Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)" in 2004. It was her second and last single for Casual Records in 2005.
The single was Lady Sovereign's first to make the UK top 75, peaking at #73 there and spending one week within the top 75. After the single release, she was signed by
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop.
The l ...
and this single is considered to be her breakthrough into the mainstream market.
"Random" was featured on an episode of ''
The O.C.
''The O.C. '' is an American teen drama television series created by Josh Schwartz that originally aired on the Fox network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 22, 2007, running a total of four seasons. "O.C." is an initiali ...
'' aired on April 27, 2006, playing in the background during the senior prom in Season 3, Episode 23 - "
The Party Favor" and was featured as a track on ''
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition'' Remix. A remix of this song was played on the "Jamalot" episode of ''
CSI: NY''.
The first rapped line in the song references the hit song "
Tipsy" by
J-Kwon
Jerrell C. Jones (born March 28, 1986), better known by his stage name J-Kwon, is an American rapper best known for his 2004 single " Tipsy," which peaked at number two in 2004.
Life and career
At age 12, Jones was expelled from his home for a ...
.
Track listing
The Remixes - 12" Promo single
* A1 "Random" (Menta Remix feat. Riko)
* A2 "Random" (Menta Instrumental)
* B1 "Random" (A. Rucker & Sinden Vocal Mix)
* B2 "Random" (A. Rucker & Sinden Instrumental)
* B3 "Random" (Menta Accapella feat. Riko)
12" single
* A1 "Random" (Original Mix)
* A2 "Random" (Instrumental)
* B3 "Random" (Accapella)
* B1 "Random" (Menta Remix feat. Riko)
* B2 "Random" (A. Rucker & Sinden Remix)
CD single
#"Random" (Original Radio Edit) - 3:39
#"Random" (Menta Remix feat. Riko) - 4:57
#"Random" (A. Brucker & Sinden Remix) - 3:50
#Video #1
#Video #2
Digital EP
#"Random" (Menta Remix) - 5:01
#"Random" - 3:46
#"Random" (A. Brucker & Sinden Vocal Mix) - 3:49
2004 songs
2005 singles
Lady Sovereign songs
Songs written by Lady Sovereign
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