Liquorice

Azealia Banks

About Liquorice

"Liquorice" is a song by American rapper Azealia Banks, taken from her debut extended play (EP) titled 1991 (2012). The song was released onto Banks' Tumblr account on December 18, 2011, and was later released for digital download on December 4, 2012. Built around Lone's song "Pineapple Crush", "Liquorice" is an acid house track that incorporates synthesizers in its composition. Lyrically, the song contains wordplay from Harlem, Banks' origin, and is inspired by interracial dating. A music video for the single was directed by Rankin and was released in June 2012. "Liquorice" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised the use of "Pineapple Crush" on the song and deemed it catchy. The single charted at number 73 on the Flemish Ultratip of Belgium in July 2012. In support of the song and 1991, Banks included "Liquorice" on the set list for her Mermaid Ball tour and performed the song at BBC's Radio 1's Hackney Weekend in 2012 and the 2013 Glastonbury Festival. 


Year:
2012
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Look, n****s really wanna beat they chests, for b-a-n-k-s
These n****s be gorillas for the pin-k flesh
These n****s be vanilla, the chips be legitimate
They just want the pumpernickel sis in the linens with em
So since you vanilla men spend, can my hot fudge b****es get with your vanilla friends?
Hey, I’m the liquorice b****, you know I’m looking for these n****s if these n****s is rich
I make hits ,motherf***er, do you jiggle ya dick when ya b**** pop singing on the liquorice hit, 
Ya know?

Can I catch your eye, sir?
Can I be what you like, yeah
I could be the right girl
Tell me if you like your lady in my-my color
Can I be your type? yeah 

Can I catch your eye, sir?
Can I be what you like, yeah
I could be the right girl
Tell me if you like your lady in my-my color
Can I be your type? yeah

I could set you right, whoa
How are you tonight, sir?
I’m living my life, ooh
Hope ya feel alright, yeah

Hey, I’m the liquorice b****, you know I’m looking for these n****s if these n****s is rich
Ya got creme for ya colors and a blue eye too
Hi, I wanna get the number to ya two-one-two line, maybe we could slumber, we could woo woo woo!
Why I don’t do yay, but if you want to, fine
Your fantasy could get that pitch black
Cause it’s gon’ erupt when ya slip in betwixt that black snatch
Ya like blizzack-ker cat, ema-nem-manating where ya mizzat-mustache at?
Huh, I bet ya been extra gassed, bet ya really wanna touch up on the molasses a**
Bet ya really wanna tongue up on her kizzat today
'Cause her kizzat sh-shaved, you wanna cuddle with ya b**** after, eh?
But I gotta dip I gotta get at the cake
Lotta scrilla to make, and the dick don’t f*** up any scrillac for banks
No issues picking money over ha-ha, ya beige in her
She just wanna see the best in Greece with some gentlemen and check these beats in the sun
He just wanna see the wet-wet weave when I’m swimmin' in the west indies
Then I sit up and catch these breeze, sip a little bit of rum and ting, n****

These b****es know that I be on that black girl s***
That black girl pin-up with that black girl dip
Put that black girl spin up on ya whack girl tip
Ain’t official till it been up in that black girl kit
Pick out ya mans and attack real quick, I’ma hit him with that venom and that rap girl hip
I slip out the denims, know that black girl fit, get that Remy in a did and hit that black girl switch
B****es better tan for the summer, and for the haters, quit that chit chat, and get ya paper
Quote the cinnamon, the cherry-melange b**** verbatim when I speak about ya face in the clam with the flavors
Ya get that? And stimulate her
Take a lick up on my genital, then sit to savor
Do ya man’s and his liquorice interest a favor

Can I catch your eye, sir?
Can I be what you like, yeah
I could be the right girl
Tell me if you like your lady in my-my color
Can I be your type? Yeah

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Azealia Banks

Azealia Amanda Banks (born May 31, 1991) is an American rapper and singer. Originally from Harlem, New York, Banks at a young age pursued an interest in musical theatre before eventually becoming interested in a career as a recording artist. She adopted the pseudonym "Miss Bank$" and began releasing her music onto the internet in early 2009. more »

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Written by: AZEALIA BANKS, MATTHEW CUTLER

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Artist Information
"Liquicy" is performed by Azealia Banks, an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who first rose to prominence with her debut single "212".
Song Release
The song was released officially on December 18, 2011 as the second track in her EP "1991".
EP success
The EP "1991", on which "Liquorice" was included, reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart, illustrating Banks' commercial success.
Interdisciplinary Approach
The song "Liquorice" showcases Banks' remarkable ability to incorporate a fusion of rap, house and electronic music, a mashup of genres for which she is well-known.
Song Content
Banks wrote "Liquorice" as a commentary on race and sexuality, a theme often seen in her lyrics.
Video Director
The music video for the song "Liquorice" was directed by British music video director, Rankin.
Video Theme
In the "Liquorice" music video, Banks is surrounded by American iconography as part of the video's exploration of racial stereotypes.
Creative Control
Azealia Banks also co-created the concept for the "Liquorice" music video, making a statement on her artistic involvement in all processes.
Listener Reception
The song got very positive reviews from critics and has been described as an example of Banks' unique style, complex lyricism and impressive flow.
Cultural Impact
The song contributes to Banks' larger body of work, which has been praised for challenging the traditional boundaries and stereotypes of the rap industry.

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