| "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" | ||||
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| SinglebyCoolio | ||||
| from the album Gangsta's Paradise | ||||
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| Released | February 13, 1996 (1996-02-13) | |||
| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | Tommy Boy | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Artis Ivey Jr., Adrian Sear, Tom Browne | |||
| Producer(s) | Jammin James Carter, Poison Ivey | |||
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| "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)"onYouTube | ||||
"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. 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.[1][2] The song achieved success in several countries, including the United States, France, Iceland, and New Zealand, where it was a top-10 hit.
Larry Flick from Billboard 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."[3] Gil L. Robertson IV from Cash Box picked "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" as a "standout track" of the Gangsta's Paradise album.[4]
Ralph Tee from Music Week'sRM Dance Update rated the song 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."[5] Another editor, James Hamilton described it as an "ultra infectious jiggly rap smacker".[6]
Amusic 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.[7] 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.
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| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[49] | Gold | 35,000^ |
| France (SNEP)[50] | Gold | 250,000* |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[51] | Gold | 5,000* |
| United States (RIAA)[53] | Gold | 700,000[52] |
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| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | February 13, 1996 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Tommy Boy | [54] |
| United Kingdom | March 25, 1996 |
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| Japan | April 21, 1996 | CD | [56] |
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