Birthday (K. Michelle song)

2017 single by K. Michelle

"Birthday"

Single by K. Michelle
from the album  Kimberly: The People I Used to Know
Released| September 8, 2017
Recorded| 2017
Genre|

* R&B
* soul

Length| 4:01
Label| Atlantic Records
Songwriter(s)| Pate, Ward, Nowee, Samuels, Sonyae Elise
K.Michelle singles chronology
| "If It Ain't Me"
(2017)  | "Birthday"
(2017)  | "Either Way"
(2017)

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"Birthday" is a song by American R&B singer K. Michelle, for her fourth studio album "Kimberly: The People I Used to Know" (2017).[1] The song was released on September 8, 2017, through Atlantic Records.[2]

## Background and release

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Speaking on the track Michelle stated in an interview with Billboard magazine "Birthday is just the fun song going out, but I can honestly say this is my best vocal album and you will get those in ballads like "Brain On Love" and "No Not You". That speaks to who I am and the person and the woman that I’ve become. So I just say it's a little piece on this roller coaster journey that the album takes you in."[3]

## Critical reception

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The song gained positive reviews from critics. HotNewHipHop gave the track a positive review rating it a 3.7 out of 5 stars stating "Heavy enough for the club but slow enough for the bedroom, "Birthday" starts out as an aqueous R&B track akin to Rihanna's "Needed Me." However, K has some tricks up her sleeve; intensifying her vocal delivery as the song progresses, moving from a cooed approach to a more rhythmic, but still half-sung second verse."[4] Vibe praised the song stating "The song, which is the second single from the forthcoming Kimberly: The People I Used to Know, is perfect for both the club scene and the bedroom, as K. provides smooth, sultry vocals that later transition into a rap that brings major vibes."[3] Rap-Up stated "On the seductive “Birthday,” the Memphis songstress caters to her man. After rolling an L and pouring a drink, K gets right. “Come on eat this cake, it’s your birthday,”".[5]

## Music video

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"Birthday" was directed by Art by Child in, October 25, 2017.

## Formats and track listings

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* Explicit digital download[2]

1. "Birthday" – 4:01

* Clean digital download[6]

1. "Birthday" – 4:01

## Release history

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Country  | Date  | Format  | Version  | Label  | Ref.

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United States  | September 8, 2017  | Digital download |

* Clean
* Explicit

| Atlantic Records | [2][6]
United Kingdom  | Explicit  | [7]
France  | [8]

## References

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1. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. "K. Michelle On New Album 'Kimberly: The People I Used to Know,' R. Kelly Allegations and Surrogacy With Fiance". Billboard. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
2. ^ a b c "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
3. ^ a b Jefferson, J'na. "K. Michelle's Versatility Takes The Cake On "Birthday"". Vibe. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
4. ^ "K. Michelle Showcases Her Versatile Voice On "Birthday"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
5. ^ "NEW MUSIC: K. MICHELLE – 'BIRTHDAY' + 'EITHER WAY' FEAT. CHRIS BROWN". Rap-Up. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
6. ^ a b "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
7. ^ "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (UK Store). Retrieved 15 September 2017.
8. ^ "Birthday - Single by K. Michelle". Apple Music (France Store). Retrieved 8 September 2017.

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K. Michelle

* Discography

Studio albums|

* Rebellious Soul (2013)
* Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? (2014)
* More Issues Than Vogue (2016)
* Kimberly: The People I Used to Know (2017)
* All Monsters Are Human (2020)
* I'm the Problem (2023)

Singles|

* "V.S.O.P."
* "Can't Raise a Man"
* "Love 'Em All"
* "Maybe I Should Call"
* "Hard to Do"
* "Not a Little Bit"
* "Ain't You"
* "Mindful"
* "Birthday"
* "Either Way"
* "Make This Song Cry"
* "The Rain"
* "Scooch"

Promotional singles|

* "Fakin' It"
* "How Do You Know?
* "Time"

Other songs|

* "Drake Would Love Me"
* "Something About the Night"

Featured singles|

* "Put it In"
* "If They Knew"
* "Love Me Jeje (Remix)"

Official tours|

* My Twisted Mind Tour

Related articles|

* Love & Hip Hop
* Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
* K. Michelle: My Life
* Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood
* Bianca Atterberry

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