Lifted (CL song)

"Lifted" is a song by South Korean singer and songwriter CL. It was released as her debut American single on August 19, 2016.[1]

"Lifted"
Single by CL
ReleasedAugust 19, 2016 (2016-08-19)
Genre
Length2:55
LabelYG
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Park
CL singles chronology
"Daddy"
(2015)		 "Lifted"
(2016)		 "Dopeness"
(2018)
Music video
"Lifted" on YouTube

Background

The song was written by CL, Asher Roth, and Teddy Park, with the production being handled by the latter.[2] It heavily samples the song "Method Man" by Wu-Tang Clan.[2]

Critical reception

Colette Bennett of The Daily Dot said "something about [the song] seems too simple" and went on to say that "CL's rapping is strong as usual" and "the song has a chill, reggae-inspired vibe".[3] Billboard's Tamar Herman stated that the song "diverges sharply from CL's image as one of South Korea's most prominent female rappers and eschews her typical aggressive style. Referencing drugs and liquor liberally while roaming around New York City, this isn't the same CL that K-pop fans are used to. Built for listening to on a hazy summer day, 'Lifted' takes a step back from CL's typical raps, aside from a quick bit at the beginning of the song."[4] Nolan Feeney of Entertainment Weekly labeled it "a solid-gold banger".[5]

Music video

A music video for the song, directed by Dave Meyers, was released on August 18, 2016.[6]

Live performances

CL performed the song live for the first time on The Late Late Show with James Corden on September 15, 2016.[7] It was also performed throughout CL's Hello Bitches Tour in late 2016. She also performed the song on SBS Gayo Daejun, the first time the song was performed in Korea.

Charts
Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 94

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide August 19, 2016 Digital download YG [1]

References
  1. Worldwide digital release of "Lifted":
  2. "CL's First English Language Solo Single 'Lifted' Takes Flight Today". PopCrush. Townsquare Media. August 18, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  3. Bennett, Colette (August 18, 2016). "K-Pop Star CL Debuts American Rap Single, 'Lifted'". The Daily Dot. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  4. Herman, Tamar (August 18, 2016). "K-Pop Star CL Reaches New Heights on Debut Single 'Lifted'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  5. Feeney, Nolan (August 23, 2016). "Bob Weir, CL, Danny Brown, and more: Grading the week's best (and worst) new singles". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  6. "CL - 'Lifted' M/V". YouTube. August 18, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  7. Lipshutz, Jason (September 16, 2016). "CL Gets 'Lifted' With James Corden on 'Late Late Show': Watch". Fuse. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  8. "CL Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
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