| "How Many Fucks" | ||||
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| Single byErika Jayne | ||||
| Released | April 19, 2016 (2016-04-19) | |||
| Recorded | 2015–16 | |||
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| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Pretty Mess Records | |||
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| Producer(s) | GAGE | |||
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"How Many Fucks" (censored as "How Many F**ks") is a song recorded by American singerErika Jayne and released as her second album's lead single.
The song was written byJustin Tranter and Myah Marie, while Adam "Gage" Bruce solely produced the track. The single is apop-rap andEDM track that discusses living carefree and without doubt.
"How Many Fucks" was written byJustin Tranter and Myah Marie, while its production was handled by Adam "Gage" Bruce. It is apop rap song with a heavy beat. Erica Russell from Pop Crush called it a "bouncy electro-pop/hip-hop track" that confirms Jayne's "philosophy" of "take nothing seriously".[1]
After its release, "How Many Fucks" received generally favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. In a highly positive review, Julia Brucculieri ofThe Huffington Post praised both the track and its corresponding video for being catchy and sexy.[2] Erika Harwood ofMTV called it "perfect".[3]Idolator's Mike Wass was more critical of the song, describing it as a "parody of her old material".[4] Jessica P. Ogilvie ofLos Angeles Magazine called the song "an instant classic" and "amazing".[5]
A music video, directed by Mikey Minden, was released on April 19, 2016, and . In the video, Jayne wears several "rather risqué" costumes, including a "money-print dress" and shimmery clothing to appear as a "golden goddess".[6] According toE! Online, several of the dance moves performed arenot safe for work.[6] Evan Real ofUs Weekly described the video as Jayne "show[ing] off her killer curves in a variety of skin-baring ensembles as she cavorts across mini-movie's several sets."[7]
The video opens with Jayne exiting aLamborghini into an empty warehouse along with two backup dancers. The song begins and the three begin totwerk and perform choreography. Various scenes show Jayne licking a lollipop in a pink room while wearing pink clothing, in addition to her wearing gold clothing in a gold room while caressing her jacket seductively.[7] Other scenes include Jayne sitting atop a Ferrari and whipping her hair back and forth. According toUs Weekly, the scene where Jayne utters "Alligator, alligator dripping stones / 18 carat, 18 carat up in my bones" reportedly refers to her relationship withThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills's co-star,Lisa Vanderpump.[7]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "How Many F***s" (Autoerotique Remix) | 3:09 |
| 2. | "How Many F***s" (DJLW Remix) | 4:15 |
| 3. | "How Many F***s" (David Aude Remix) | 5:16 |
| 4. | "How Many F***s" (RNG Remix) | 5:36 |
| Chart (2016) |
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| USDance Club Songs (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | April 19, 2016 | Digital download | Pretty Mess Records | [8][11] |