Bottom of the Bottle

For the song by Texas Hippie Coalition, see Ride On (Texas Hippie Coalition album).
"Bottom of the Bottle"
Single by Curren$y featuring August Alsina and Lil Wayne
from the album Canal Street Confidential
ReleasedAugust 28, 2015
Recorded2015
GenreHip hop
Length3:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Curren$y singles chronology
"Don't Shoot"
(2014) 		"Bottom of the Bottle"
(2015)
August Alsina singles chronology
"Why I Do It"
(2015) 		"Bottom of the Bottle"
(2015) 		"Gold Slugs"
(2015)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Why I Do It"
(2015) 		"Bottom of the Bottle"
(2015) 		"Switch Up"
(2015)

"Bottom of the Bottle" is a song by American rapper Currensy released by Jet Life Recordings and Atlantic Records on August 28, 2015, as the lead single from his eighth studio album, Canal Street Confidential (2015). It features guest appearances from fellow Louisiana-based acts, R&B singer August Alsina and rapper Lil Wayne; all three performers co-wrote the song with American singer Muni Long, along with its producers, Dun Deal, DJ Spinz and Geoffro.

Background and release

The song premiered on August 27, 2015,[1] and the next day was released for digital download as a single on iTunes.[2] The album, Canal Street Confidential, was released on December 4, 2015.[3] While talking about "Bottom of the Bottle" in an interview with Billboard magazine, Curren$y said;[4]

I was concerned about how people was gon' feel about that record. When I put it out, I thought people might have been shocked because it was so radio-friendly and might turn their backs. They actually generally understood and was happy to even hear me on the radio.

Critical reception

Uproxx's Beware Bowdon wrote that "Currensy might have his most viable single to date with "Bottom Of The Bottle"", also saying that the song "features all the elements of an actual radio hit".[5] Alex Hudson of Exclaim! praised Alsina's vocals, writing that he has provided a "soulful hook" for the song.[1] BET's Eric Diep wrote that it is a "radio-friendly single that has the potential to get some spins in the near future".[6] Ryan Staskel from Consequence of Sound wrote that the song "showcases the album’s shortcomings with some cringe-worthy lyrics epitomized by Lil’ Wayne".[7]

Music video

The official music video premiered on WorldStarHipHop October 30, 2015 and was uploaded to Currensy's official YouTube account November 2, 2015.[8] August Alsina does not appear in the video.

Commercial performance

"Bottom of the Bottle" is Currensy's only single to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 97.

Charts

Chart (2015–16) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 97
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 29
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 23

References

  1. ^ a b ""Bottom of the Bottle" (ft. Lil Wayne & August Alsina)". Exclaim!. August 27, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "Bottom of the Bottle (feat. August Alsina & Lil Wayne) - Single by Curren$y". iTunes. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  3. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (2015-10-30). "Curren$y "Canal St. Confidential" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  4. ^ "Curren$y Talks Maintaining His 'Underground Position' With 'Canal Street Confidential'". Billboard. August 28, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  5. ^ "Get Toasty With Curren$y, Lil Wayne And August Alsina On 'Bottom Of The Bottle'". Uproxx. August 28, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  6. ^ "Curren$y and Lil Wayne Reunite Again on 'Bottom of the Bottle'". BET. August 28, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  7. ^ "Curren$y – Canal Street Confidential". Consequence of Sound. December 11, 2015. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "Curren$y ft Lil Wayne and August Alsina - Bottom of the Bottle (Official Video)". YouTube. 2 November 2015.
  9. ^ "Curren$y Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  10. ^ "Curren$y Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  11. ^ "Curren$y Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 22, 2015.