How Many Fucks
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| Single by Erika Jayne | ||||
| Released | April 19, 2016 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2015–16 | |||
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| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Pretty Mess Records | |||
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| Producer(s) | Adam "Gage" Bruce | |||
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"How Many Fucks" (censored as "How Many F**ks") is a song recorded by American singer Erika Jayne for her upcoming second studio album. Released as the album's lead single, the song was first distributed digitally on April 19, 2016, accompanied by the simultaneous release of a music video. In the video, Jayne performed "seductive" dance moves and wore "risqué" costumes.
The song was written by Justin Tranter and Myah Marie, while Adam "Gage" Bruce solely produced the track. Musically, the single is a pop-rap and EDM track that discusses living carefree and without doubt. After its release, "How Many Fucks" received positive reviews from music critics, with some complimenting its "sexy" appeal. A music video was released the same day of the single release, and featured Jayne in several "risqué" outfits.
"How Many Fucks" was written by Justin Tranter and Myah Marie, while its production was handled by Adam "Gage" Bruce. As described by Jennifer Pearson of Daily Mail stated that the single would likely "lift her from relative obscurity" and joked that the lyrics "drop[ped] the F-bomb several times to answer that question," referring to the song's title.
Musically, "How Many Fucks" is a pop rap song with a heavy beat. A critic from josepvinaixa.com compared the single to Fergie's 2006 single "London Bridge", also stating it was influenced by K-pop music. Erica Russell from Pop Crush called it a "bouncy electro-pop/hip-hop track" that confirms Jayne's "philosophy" of "take nothing seriously".
After its release, "How Many Fucks" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. In a highly positive review, Julia Brucculieri of The Huffington Post praised both the track and its corresponding video for being catchy and sexy. Erika Harwood of MTV called it "perfect", while Jordan Miller of BreatheHeavy praised it for being "fire".Idolator's Mike Wass was more critical of the song, describing it as a "parody of her old material".
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