Push (Pharoahe Monch song)

Infobox Single
Name = Push
Artist = Pharoahe Monch


from Album = Desire
A-side =
B-side =
Released = September 11 2006
Format = CD single, digital download, 12" vinyl
Recorded = Mirror Image Studios; New York, NY
Genre = hip hop
Length = 2:52
Label = SRC Records/Universal Motown Records
Writer = Pharoahe Monch
Joe Zawinul
Producer = Pharoahe Monch
Certification =
Last single = "Agnet Orange"
(2003)
This single = "Push"
(2006)
Next single = "Let's Go"
(2006)

"Push" is the first single from Pharoahe Monch's 2007 album "Desire". The single was released September 11 2006 as a 12" vinyl, but was later released as a CD single and a digital download. Produced by Pharoahe Monch, the song features an upbeat sound and a prominent use of horns played by Tower of Power. It features encouraging raps provided by Pharoahe Monch as well as background vocals sung by MeLa Machinko and Showtyme. The song contains an interpolation from Joe Zawinul's "Country Preacher." Its music video, directed by Paul Minor, features Monch rapping during the New York City blackout of 1977.

The song failed to chart, yet it received generally positive critical attention. According to Dave Maher of Pitchfork Media, "the song is an effective throwback to 70s funk" despite the fact that it "could be two or three times longer."Maher, Dave. [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/page/news/39358-stream-pharoahe-monch-push "Stream: Pharoahe Monch: 'Push'"] . Pitchfork Media. October 27, 2007. Retrieved December 15, 2007.] John Murphy of musicOMH.com labels "Push" a "typically articulate and intense number," while hailing its overlooked "dark, dramatic" lyrics.Murphy, John. [http://www.musicomh.com/singles/pharoahe-monch_0906.htm "Track Reviews: Pharoahe Monch - Push (Island)"] . musicOMH.com. Retrieved December 15, 2007.] "Spin" also hails "Push" citing Monch's powerful vocals and lyrics. [http://www.spin.com/reviews/2007/04/0704_pharoahemonch/ "Reviews: Pharoahe Monch - Desire"] . "Spin". April 16, 2007. Retrieved December 15, 2007.]

Track listing

CD single/Digital download

# "Push" (2:54)
# "Let's Go" (3:08)

12" vinyl

A-Side

# "Push" (2:54)

B-Side

# "Let's Go" (3:08)
# "Push (Instrumental)" (2:54)

References

External links

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NwYSu5qMOA "Push" music video on YouTube]