Sex Rules
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"Sex Rules" is a song by American recording artist Sky Ferreira for her debut extended play As If (2011). It was released on March 1, 2011 by Capitol Records as the lead single from the record. The song was written by Ferreira, Greg Kurstin, Billy Steinberg, and Daniel Lutrell, while production was handled by Kurstin. Looking to transition from the disco music elements seen in her earlier single "17", Ferreira explored electropop and synthpop styles with "Sex Rules". In the track, Ferreira frankly declares her infatuation for sexual intercourse.
Background and composition
After releasing the tracks "17", "One", and "Obsession", Ferreira announced that her debut studio album would be released on January 11, 2011.[1] However, it was instead replaced by her first extended play (EP) As If, which was made available on March 22.[2] In anticipation of its release, Capitol Records commissioned "Sex Rules" as the lead single from the project; it was released through the iTunes Store on March 1, 2011.[3] The track, and Ferreira herself, were featured in a commercial for the American fashion house Calvin Klein; she believed that the publicity she received from her projects in the fashion industry was beneficial to her aspirations in the music industry, and specifically credited her first collaboration with Calvin Klein with "[making] a lot of different audiences, both in fashion and music, aware of my work."[4]
"Sex Rules", in addition to the remaining four tracks featured on As If, was co-written by Ferreira. Greg Kurstin, Billy Steinberg, and Daniel Lutrell provided songwriting contributions during its creation, while Kurstin was solely responsible for overseeing its production.[5] The track prominently explores electropop[4] and synthpop[6] musical styles, particularly showcasing trends popularized with 1980s music.[7] It represents a stylistic departure from Ferreira's previous tracks and her later projects; "17" was noted for its blending of disco components,[8] while tracks on her second extended play Ghost (2012) and debut studio album Night Time, My Time (2013) experimented with elements more commonly associated with indie pop.[9] In "Sex Rules", Ferreira verbalizes her appreciation for sexual intercourse;[7] during the chorus, she sings "Sex rules, use your god-given tools / Sex rules, I pity the fools who realize too late / Love, sex, and god are great / Oh oh, oh oh, sex rules."[10]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sex Rules" |
| Kurstin | 2:44 |
| Total length: | 2:44 | |||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | March 1, 2011 | Digital download | Capitol | [3] |
References
- ^ Daw, Robbie (August 23, 2010). "Sky Ferreira Broadens Her Horizons On New Track "Whatcha Gonna Do"". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ^ Daw, Robbie (March 1, 2011). "Sky Ferreira 'As If!' EP Cover Revealed". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ^ a b c "iTunes - Music - Sex Rules - Single by Sky Ferreira". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. March 1, 2011. Archived from the original on March 4, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ a b Nika, Colleen (August 13, 2010). "Sky Ferreira: Meet the CK One Vixen Out To Save Pop". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media, LLC. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ As If (Media notes). Sky Ferreira. Capitol Records. 2011.
{{cite AV media notes}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help)CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Ganz, Caryn (March 25, 2011). "Sex Rules". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media, LLC. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ a b James, Nicole (March 25, 2011). "Song You Need To Know: Sky Ferreira, 'Sex Rules'". MTV Buzzworthy. Viacom. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ Ryan, Chris (April 6, 2010). "New Video: Sky Ferreira, '17'". MTV Buzzworthy. Viacom. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ Abebe, Nitsuh (October 27, 2013). "Sky Ferreira Will Be a Pop Star on Her Own Terms — Or Not At All". Vulture. New York Media, LLC. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ "Sky Ferreira - Sex Rules Lyrics". MetroLyrics. Retrieved April 20, 2014.