International Party

"International Party"
Single by Swizz Beatz featuring Alicia Keys
Released August 1, 2011 (2011-08-01)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre Hip hop
Length 2:37
Label Everest Entertainment
Songwriter(s)
  • Kasseem Dean
  • Avery Chambliss
  • Tyrone Reginald Johnson
Producer(s) Swizz Beatz
Swizz Beatz singles chronology
"Everyday (Coolin')"
(2011)		 "International Party"
(2011)		 "Street Knock"
(2012)

"Everyday (Coolin')"
(2011)		 "International Party"
(2011)		 "Street Knock"
(2012)
Alicia Keys singles chronology
"Wait Til You See My Smile"
(2010) Wait Til You See My Smile2010		 "International Party"
(2011) International Party2011		 "New Day"
(2012) New Day2012
Music video
"International Party" on YouTube

"International Party" is a song by American rapper and record producer Swizz Beatz, released as a single on August 1, 2011 via Everest Entertainment. The song was written by Swizz Beatz, Avery Chambliss and Tyrone Reginald Johnson, and produced by Beatz. It features vocals from American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. The accompanying music video for the single was directed by Chris Robinson.[1] The song is perhaps best known for being used in Reebok's Reethym of Lite footwear campaign.[2]

Rap-Up wrote that the "feel good" song "boasts a rock-tinged beat".[3] The Boombox described it as "electronic dance track that marks a stylistic departure from Alicia and Swizz' respective genres".[4] Writer for PopCrush opined that Beatz and Keys "seem to be out of their elements with this hyper dance track" adding that Beatz "could use some work on his rap skills" while Keys "phon[ed] in her vocals".[5] On 22 August 2011, Beatz performed the song live at Reethym of Lite event during the Magic trade show at the Mandalay Bay’s Moorea Beach Club in Las Vegas.[6]

Music video

Commissioned by Reebok, music video for the song, directed by Chris Robinson, was filmed at Downey Studios in March 2011.[7][3] Robinson said of the video that "it’s about connecting all the continents on the planet on the world stage".[8] Choreographer Hi-Hat selected dancers to appear in the video, including street dancers Lil Buck, Haspop, Destini Rogers, B-Boy L.L. Flex, Kelli Divincen, Daniel Graham, Duncan Tran and B-Boy Lil’ Bob.[7] Anthony Osei from Complex described the video as "high-powered and light scattering".[9] The video was released on August 1, 2011.[8]

Track listing

Digital download[10]
No.TitleLength
1."International Party"2:37

References

  1. ↑ Maloy, Sarah (2011-08-02). "Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Team Up for 'International Party' Video". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  2. ↑ Foster, Leonard (2011-07-21). "Exclusive shots from Reethym of Lite launch party – P Dippy, Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, Busta Rhymes & Pharrell Williams". Flavourmag. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  3. 1 2 "Swizz Beatz Throws an 'International Party' with Alicia Keys". Rap-Up. 2011-03-15. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  4. ↑ Gayles, Contessa (2011-08-01). "Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz Stage 'International Party' in Video". The Boombox. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  5. ↑ Fitzgerald, Trent (2011-08-02). "Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys Throw Their Hands Up for 'International Party' Video". PopCrush. Townsquare Media. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  6. ↑ Horowitz, Steven (2011-08-31). "Swizz Beatz & Chris Brown Perform At Reebok & Complex's Reethym Of Lite Event". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  7. 1 2 "Reebok and Swizz Beatz Announce "It's Showtime!"". Business Wire. 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  8. 1 2 "Video: Swizz Beatz f/ Alicia Keys – 'International Party'". Rap-Up. 2011-08-01. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  9. ↑ Osei, Anthony (2011-08-01). "Video: Swizz Beatz f/ Alicia Keys "International Party"". Complex. Verizon Hearst Media Partners. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  10. ↑ "International Party (feat. Alicia Keys) – Single by Swizz Beatz". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
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