"Young, Fresh n' New" is a song by American singer Kelis from her second studio album, ''

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'' (2001). Kelis co-wrote the song with its producers,

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(consisting of

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and Chad Hugo). It was released on September 25, 2001, as the only single from the album. The single peaked at number 32 on the

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. In the United States, however, it became her third consecutive single to miss the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Nevertheless, German producer Timo Maas' remix of the song managed to chart on ''

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''s Hot Dance Club Play at number 15 in January 2002. The accompanying music video was directed by Diane Martel and filmed in

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over the weekend of June 9–10, 2001.

Critical reception

"Young, Fresh n' New" received positive reviews from music critics. Rupert Howe from '' Blender'' referred to the song as "a delirious four and a half minutes of rasping, intergalactic

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which sounds as if it was recorded in the engine room of the '' U.S.S. Enterprise''", while noting that "there's a tripped-out, space-vixen vitality to Kelis's vocals, as if she's no longer overawed by the mad skills of her production Svengalis." Sal Cinquemani of ''

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'' described it as "a track ripe with the production duo's signature electronic synth spirals and

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-strength basslines." Andy Kellman of

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wrote that the song is "particularly stunning, a buzzing grind with a chaotic loop that could've been lifted from a pinball machine. As a song, it doesn't have much grounding, yet the Neptunes cast their disorienting eccentricities all over it and come up with a production that could've only been suited for Kelis." ''

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'' reviewer Victoria Segal called the song "startling" and stated that " ere's sudden splashes of synthetic soul sighing, perfectly timed shouts of 'hey!', an unsettling underage vibe in the lyrics and a vocal that doesn't so much drip attitude as oil-spill it."

Track listings

*UK CD single and European CD maxi single #"Young, Fresh n' New" (UK radio edit) – 3:30 #"Young, Fresh n' New" ( Timo Maas remix – full vocal) – 7:03 #"Young, Fresh n' New" ( So Solid remix – full vocal) – 5:42 #"Young, Fresh n' New" (video) – 3:30 *European CD single #"Young, Fresh n' New" (UK radio edit) – 3:30 #"Young, Fresh n' New" (Timo Maas Remix – full vocal) – 7:03 *UK 12" single :A1. "Young, Fresh n' New" – 4:37 :A2. "Young, Fresh n' New" (So Solid remix – vocal mix) – 5:42 :B1. "Young, Fresh n' New" (Timo Maas remix – full vocal) – 7:03 *US 12" single :A1. "Young, Fresh n' New" (radio edit) – 3:38 :A2. "Young, Fresh n' New" (album instrumental) – 4:37 :A3. "Daddy" (featuring Malice of

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) – 3:50 :B1. "The Spot" – 3:58 :B2. "The Spot" (instrumental) – 3:58 :B3. "Daddy" (instrumental) – 3:50

Charts

References

{{Authority control 2001 singles 2001 songs Funk songs Kelis songs Music videos directed by Diane Martel Song recordings produced by the Neptunes Songs written by Chad Hugo Songs written by Kelis Songs written by Pharrell Williams Virgin Records singles