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1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)

1996 single by Coolio

1996 single by Coolio

FieldValue
name1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)
cover1,_2,_3,_4_(sumpin'_new).jpg
typesingle
artistCoolio
albumGangsta's Paradise
released
genre
length3:20
labelTommy Boy
prev_titleToo Hot
prev_year1995
next_titlePayback
next_year1996
misc

| B-side =

  • "Smilin'"
  • "Kinda High, Kinda Drunk"
  • Artis Ivey Jr.
  • Adrian Sear
  • Tom Browne
  • Jammin James Carter
  • Poison Ivey "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" is a song by American rapper Coolio. It was the third single released from his second studio album, Gangsta's Paradise (1995), in February 1996 by Tommy Boy Entertainment. Initially entitled "Sumpin' New", the song uses a sample from "Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move)", recorded in 1981 by American jazz trumpeter Tom Browne, and also includes a vocal sample from "Wikka Wrap" by the Evasions, from 1981. The song achieved success in several countries, including the United States, France, Iceland, and New Zealand, where it was a top-10 hit.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard magazine described the song as "a jumpy, funk-lined jeep anthem that allows Coolio plenty of room to work up a fun, lyrical sweat." He added, "The sample-happy groove provides a wigglin' good time, riding primarily on a prominent snippet of the early '80s 12-incher 'Wikka Wrap' by the Evasions. Lighter in content than Coolio's recent releases, this is a hit-bound jam that will leave you gleefully twitching and grinning from ear to ear." Gil L. Robertson IV from Cash Box named "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" a standout track of the Gangsta's Paradise album.

Ralph Tee from *Music Week'''s RM Dance Update gave the song a score of four out of five. He remarked, "Unlike so many hip hop singles which lean towards often depressing issues, this is a spirited happy record about having a great party. It kicks off with a sample from The Evasions' 1981 novelty hit 'Wikka Wrap', the Alan Whicker impersonation leading towards an upbeat disco rap which utilises the much-used Chic bassline from 'Good Times' and some sampled Tom Browne horns. A strong third single from the hottest rapper in the biz right now." Another *RM'' editor, James Hamilton described it as an "ultra infectious jiggly rap smacker".

Music video

A music video (directed by David Dobkin) for the Timber mix was released, featuring Coolio attempting to get to a party. Jamie Foxx and A. J. Johnson are also in the music video. A music video featuring the Muppets was released and premiered on the Disney Channel. This music video was also used as the closing number on the Muppets Tonight episode which guest-starred Coolio. The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video.

Track listings

  • US 7-inch and cassette single, UK cassette single
  1. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix clean version) – 3:20
  2. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (clean album version) – 3:20
  • US, UK, and European CD single
  1. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix) – 3:20
  2. "Smilin'" – 4:09

  • US 12-inch single :A1. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix extended version) :A2. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix instrumental) :A3. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix a cappella) :B1. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (album version) :B2. "Kinda High, Kinda Drunk" (album version)

  • UK 12-inch single :A1. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix extended version) :A2. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix instrumental) :B1. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (album version) :B2. "Kinda High, Kinda Drunk" (album version)

  • German CD single

  1. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix clean version) – 3:20
  2. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix extended version) – 4:33
  3. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix straight pass) – 3:31
  4. "Kinda High, Kinda Drunk" – 3:44
  • Australian CD and cassette single
  1. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix)
  2. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (clean album version)
  3. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix extended version)
  4. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix instrumental)
  5. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (a cappella)
  6. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (album version)
  7. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix straight pass)
  8. "Smilin'"
  • Japanese CD single
  1. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix)
  2. "Smilin'"
  3. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (Timber mix instrumental)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1996)Peak
positionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100)Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)Italy (*Musica e dischi*)Italy Airplay (*Music & Media*)Sweden (Swedish Dance Chart)US *Cash Box* Top 100
28
2
11
2
3
4

Year-end charts

Chart (1996)PositionAustralia (ARIA)France (SNEP)Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)Sweden (Swedish Dance Chart)US *Billboard* Hot 100US Hot R&B Singles (*Billboard*)US Hot Rap Singles (*Billboard*)US Top 40/Mainstream (*Billboard*)US Top 40/Rhythm-Crossover (*Billboard*)
29
39
29
19
40
100
22
79
22

Certifications

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.United StatesUnited KingdomJapan
February 13, 1996Rhythmic contemporary radioTommy Boy
March 25, 1996
April 21, 1996CD

References

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