New York (Angel Haze song)

"New York"
Single by Angel Haze
from the album Reservation
ReleasedOctober 8, 2012 (2012-10-08)
Recorded2012
GenreHip hop
Length3:27
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Angel Haze
  • William "The 83rd" McNair
Producer(s)William "The 83rd" McNair
Angel Haze singles chronology
"New York"
(2012) 		"Echelon (It's My Way)"
(2013)

"New York" is the debut single by American rapper Angel Haze released on October 8, 2012.[1] The song was released as a single from their third mixtape Reservation, subsequently featuring on their debut extended play New York and the deluxe edition of their debut studio album Dirty Gold. Produced by The 83rd,[2] the beat samples a clapping loop from Gil Scott-Heron’s track “New York Is Killing Me”.[3] The official music video for the song was directed by Adrienne Nicole.[4]

Charts

Chart (2012) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 58
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[6] 12

References

  1. ^ "New Music: Angel Haze – "New York"". Consequence of Sound. July 5, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  2. ^ Pelly, Jenn (June 28, 2012). "Angel Haze: "New York" | Tracks". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  3. ^ "Angel Haze's New York sample of Gil Scott-Heron's "New York Is Killing Me"". WhoSampled. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  4. ^ Breihan, Tom (August 3, 2012). "The 5 Best Videos Of The Week". Stereogum. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  5. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  6. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.

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