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1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)
| cover = 1,_2,_3,_4_(sumpin'_new).jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Coolio
| album = Gangsta's Paradise
| B-side = "Kinda High", "Kinda Drunk"
| released =
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 3:20
| label = Tommy Boy
| writer = Artis Ivey Jr., Adrian Sear, Tom Browne
| producer = Jammin James Carter, Poison Ivey
| prev_title = Too Hot
| prev_year = 1995
| next_title = Payback
| next_year = 1996
| misc =
}}
"'1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)'" is a song by American rapper Coolio. It was the third single released from his second studio album, 'Gangsta's Paradise' (1995), in February 1996. Initially entitled "Sumpin' New", the song uses a sample from "Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move)", recorded in 1981 by American jazz trumpeter Tom Browne, and also includes a vocal sample from "Wikka Wrap" by the Evasions, from 1981.Elia Habib, 'Muz hit. tubes', p. 353 The song achieved success in several countries, including the United States, France, Iceland, and New Zealand, where it was a top-10 hit.
Critical reception
Ralph Tee from 'Music Week's 'RM' Dance Update rated the song four out of five. He added, "Unlike so many hip hop singles which lean towards often depressing issues, this is a spirited happy record about having a great party. It kicks off with a sample from The Evasions' 1981 novelty hit 'Wikka Wrap', the Alan Whicker impersonation leading towards an upbeat disco rap which utilises the much-used Chic bassline from 'Good Times' and some sampled Tom Browne horns. A strong third single from the hottest rapper in the biz right now." Another editor, James Hamilton deemed it an "ultra infectious jiggly rap smacker".
Music video
A music video (directed by David Dobkin) for the Timber mix was released, featuring Coolio attempting to get to a party. Jamie Foxx and A. J. Johnson are also in the music video. A music video featuring the Muppets was released and premiered on the Disney Channel. This music video was also used as the closing number on the 'Muppets Tonight' episode which guest-starred Coolio. The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video.
Video credits
* Coolio* A. J. Johnson
* Jamie Foxx and guest stars
* Directed by David Dobkin
* Director of photography unknown
* Editor unknown
Track listings
* '7-inch single'
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)"
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix)
* '12-inch maxi'
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix / extended version) 4:11
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix / instrumental) 3:40
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (album version) 3:33
# "Kinda High, Kinda Drunk" (album version) 3:46
* 'CD single'
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix) 3:20
# "Smilin'" 4:09
* 'CD maxi'
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (clean version) 3:20
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (extended version) 4:33
# "Straight Pass" (straight pass) 3:31
# "Kinda High, Kinda Drunk" 3:44
* 'Cassette'
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix / clean version)
# "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (clean album version)
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"!scope="col"|Chart (1996)
!scope="col"|Position
|-
!scope="row"|Australia (ARIA)
|29
|-
!scope="row"|France (SNEP)
|39
|-
!scope="row"|Iceland (slenski Listinn Topp 40)
|29
|-
!scope="row"|Sweden (Swedish Dance Chart)
|19
|-
!scope="row"|US 'Billboard' Hot 100
|40
|-
!scope="row"|US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ('Billboard')
|100
|}
Certifications
Release history
References
Category:1995 songs
Category:1996 singles
Category:Coolio songs
Category:Music videos directed by David Dobkin
Category:Songs written by Coolio
Category:Tommy Boy Records singles
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