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"Ass on the Floor"
Song

"Ass on the Floor" (clean version: "A** on the Floor") is a song performed by Diddy and his band Dirty Money, lifted from their debut album, Last Train to Paris. It was released as the fifth single from album, after already being released as a free download through Swizz Beatz' Monster Mondays initiative. The up-tempo club song was which was produced and co-written by Beatz, was also written by Diddy-Dirty Money and Leroy Watson.

Background and composition

"Ass on the Floor" was first released as part of Swizz Beatz' Monster Mondays on November 29, 2010.[1] The song's production consists of "pounding drums" and "glittery synthesizers" whilst the vocals focus primarily on Dirty Money's two females, Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper.[1] Beatz handles the chorus while Diddy drops a verse near the end of the song.[1] Jamie from Freshness said "With 'Ass on the Floor', the group not only opts for a heavy club vibe in terms of titling, but in sound as well... [which includes a] decisive marching beat".[2]

Critical reception

Jamie from Freshness said the choice of visuals to accompany the single and "marching beat" means that the "chances are this fresh track with Swizz Beatz will be heard in clubs all over the world."[2]

Music video

According to Rap-Up magazine, the Colin Tilley directed clip premiered on December 13, 2010. In the "winter wonderland"-themed clip Richard and Harper take the lead while Swizz Beatz and Diddy make background appearances.[3] Staff from E! Online were impressed with the clip saying that "Just in time for blizzard season, the video features Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper singing and dancing in the snow like ultrafoxy versions of the Snow Miser. In other words: It's icy hot!"[4] Robbie Daw from Idolator was also impressed. He said "[the] somber dance jam 'Ass On The Floor' and its frosty visual are proving that old adage that third time’s a charm, [referring to the third video Diddy had released that week]. Maybe the winter wonderland displayed here is just getting us into the spirit of the season?".[5]

Credits

"Ass on the Floor" was recorded at Daddy's House Recording Studios in New York City, NY.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "NEW MUSIC: DIDDY-DIRTY MONEY F/ SWIZZ BEATZ – 'ASS ON THE FLOOR'". Rap-Up. 2010-11-29. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
  2. ^ a b Jamie (2010-12-14). "Diddy-Dirty Money – Ass On The Floor Ft. Swizz Beatz". Freshnessmag. FRESHNESS Creative Company. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
  3. ^ "VIDEO: DIDDY-DIRTY MONEY F/ SWIZZ BEATZ – 'ASS ON THE FLOOR'". Rap-Up. 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
  4. ^ "Get Your "Ass on the Floor" With Diddy-Dirty Money". E! Online. E!. 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
  5. ^ Daw (2010-12-13). "Diddy-Dirty Money Serve Up A Chilly "Ass On The Floor" Video". Idolator. Retrieved 2010-12-28. ((cite web)): Text "first-Robbie" ignored (help)
  6. ^ Last Train to Paris (Media notes). Los Angeles, CA: Bad Boy, Interscope Records (Cat no. 0602527403076). 2010. ((cite AV media notes)): |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |albumlink= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help)
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