"Classic Man" | ||||
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Single by Jidenna featuring Roman GianArthur | ||||
from the album Wondaland Presents: The Eephus | ||||
Released | January 4, 2015 | |||
Format | Digital download | |||
Genre | Electro-hop | |||
Length | 3:46 (original version) 3:55 (remix version) |
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"Classic Man" is a song by American rapper Jidenna, released on February 3, 2015 as his commercial debut single. The song, which features vocals from fellow American singer Roman GianArthur, was included on Janelle Monáe's Wondaland Records collective EP, The Eephus, as the lead single. In December 2015, it was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. The song was produced by Jidenna, alongside Nana Kwabena and Nate "Rocket" Wonder.
The song samples Australian rapper Iggy Azalea's 2014 single "Fancy", which features English singer Charli XCX and production from The Invisible Men, with all the original writers and composers being credited on "Classic Man".
The music video of the song was released to YouTube on February 20, 2015. The video shows Jidenna at a party, walking on the street, and at a martial arts school. The video was directed by Alan Ferguson. The music video for the remix was released on July 15, 2015. It features Jidenna and Kendrick Lamar rapping in various locations. Rapper/singer Ty Dolla Sign, Janelle Monáe, Roman GianArthur, and hip-hop producer Hit-Boy make cameo appearances in the music video.
"Classic Man" debuted at number 89 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated May 23, 2015. The song peaked at number 22 in its sixteenth week on the chart. As of August 2015, the song has sold 399,000 copies in the US.