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{{Infobox song| Name = 4x4 |
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| Artist = ] featuring ] |
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| Recorded = 2013<br/>Circle House Studios<br/>(], ])<br/>Glenwood Studios<br/>(]) |
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*Miley Cyrus |
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| Producer = Williams |
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| Label = ] |
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"'''4x4'''" is a song by American recording artist ] featuring American rapper ] from Cyrus' fourth ] '']'' (2013). It was written and produced by ], with additional songwriting provided by Cyrus and Nelly. The song is a ] track that discusses having fun through the metaphor of a ]. The song is sampled in British ] band ]'s 2014 single "]".<ref name="NME">{{cite web |url=http://www.nme.com/news/alt-j/78015 |title=Alt-J say Miley Cyrus sample adds 'unexpected element' to comeback single |work=] |date=19 June 2014 |accessdate=24 June 2014}}</ref> |
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"4x4" received generally favorable reviews from ], who appreciated its overall production and individuality compared to the other tracks included on ''Bangerz''. Despite not having been released as a single, it peaked at number 41 on the U.S. '']'' Pop Digital Songs chart. Cyrus first performed the song during her episode of '']'' in January 2014, and has also performed it during her ]. In August 2014, ] revealed that the song will appear in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/13/gamescom-2014-8-more-songs-revealed-for-just-dance-2015|title=GAMESCOM 2014: 8 MORE SONGS REVEALED FOR JUST DANCE 2015|author=Sirani, Jordan|date=August 13, 2014|publisher=]|accessdate=August 20, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Background and composition== |
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| title = "4x4" |
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| description = A sample of "4x4" by Miley Cyrus featuring Nelly, where the first chorus is heard. |
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In 2012, Cyrus announced plans to focus on her film career, effectively putting her musical endeavors on hiatus. That year, she appeared in the films '']'' and '']''. She was also confirmed as a primary voice actress in the feature film '']'', but dropped out of the project to coordinate a musical comeback.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/69288/Miley-Cyrus-Drops-Out-Of-Film-Role-To-Make-Pop-Comeback |title=Miley Cyrus Drops Out Of Film Role To Make Pop Comeback |author=Shaun Kitchener |publisher=Entertainmentwise. ] |date=February 10, 2012 |accessdate=September 21, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907040549/http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/69288/Miley-Cyrus-Drops-Out-Of-Film-Role-To-Make-Pop-Comeback |archivedate=September 7, 2014 }}</ref> In January 2013, Cyrus ended her recording contract with ], under which she released the ]s '']'' (2007), '']'' (2008), '']'' (2010), and the ] (EP) '']'' (2009). Later that month, she signed a recording contract with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1536344/miley-cyrus-signs-with-rca-will-work-with-dr-luke-on-new-lp|title=Miley Cyrus Signs With RCA, Will Work With Dr. Luke on New LP|author=Andrew Hampp|work=]|publisher=]|date=January 30, 2013|accessdate=January 26, 2014}}</ref> In March, she confirmed that her fourth studio album would be released by the end of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1551141/miley-cyrus-my-new-music-is-gonna-shut-everyone-up|title=Miley Cyrus: 'My New Music Is Gonna Shut Everyone Up'|author=Jason Lipshutz|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=March 7, 2013|accessdate=August 25, 2013}}</ref> |
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It was announced that ] would appear on Cyrus' album '']'' (2013) when its track listing was confirmed on September 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1713778/miley-cyrus-bangerz-track-list.jhtml|title=Miley Cyrus Tweets Shock-Filled Bangerz Track List|author=Gil Kaufman|publisher=]. ]|date=September 10, 2013|accessdate=March 2, 2014}}</ref> Their collaboration, "4x4", was written by Cyrus, Nelly, and ]; it was produced by Williams and engineered by John Hanes. Andrew Coleman arranged, recorded, and edited the song with assistance from Todd Hurtt and Matthew Desrameaux; it was later mixed by Serban Ghenea.<ref name="LinerNotes"/> Nelly commented that the track blends elements of ], ], and ], and elaborated that "it's about having fun; kind of how a 4x4 truck symbolizes rebelliousness ... you know, mashing out, wanting to ride with the bad boys." He added that Cyrus "does a little rapping and a little singing" on the song, which he felt was a way in which she "expresses herself".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1714045/miley-cyrus-nelly-4x4-bangerz-collaboration.jhtml|title=Miley's 'Mashing Out' With Nelly On Bangerz Track '4x4'|author=James Montgomery|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=September 13, 2013|accessdate=March 2, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Critical reception== |
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"4x4" received generally favorable reviews from ]. Writing for ], Heather Phares described the track as an "improbable but entertaining piece of country-rap", and distinguished it as a stand-out track from ''Bangerz''.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/bangerz-mw0002577863|title=Bangerz - Miley Cyrus|author=Heather Phares|publisher=]. ]|date=October 8, 2013|accessdate=October 6, 2013}}</ref> Marah Eakin from '']'' opined that its "progressive" production was similar to a "'']''-era ]", and commented that its lyrical content " the song in a silly ] direction".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/review/miley-cyrus-ibangerzi-103885|title=Miley Cyrus: Bangerz: Music: MusicalWork Review|author=Mariah Eakin|work=]|publisher=]|date=October 8, 2013|accessdate=October 10, 2013}}</ref> Nick Catucci from '']'' was complimentary towards the "winningly nutty Pharrell production",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20740686,00.html|title=Bangerz - Miley Cyrus|author=Nick Catucci|work=]|publisher=]|date=October 1, 2013|accessdate=October 1, 2013}}</ref> while Kyle Fowle from ] commented that Cyrus "explores ideas of femininity with a sinister, determined edge" by assuming the position of the "other woman" mentioned in "]" by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/miley-cyrus-bangerz |title=Miley Cyrus: Bangerz: Music Review|author=Kyle Fowle|publisher=]|date=October 6, 2013|accessdate=October 10, 2013}}</ref> Writing for '']'', Evan Sawdey described "4x4" as an "almost throwaway squaredance of a club song ... complete with some accordion work", and suggested that it was the most inventive track from the record because it was "absurd, ridiculous, and actually playful in a way in which these other ''Bangerz'' aren't."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/175706-miley-cyrus-bangerz/|title=Miley Cyrus: Bangerz|author=Evan Sawdey|publisher=]|date=October 6, 2013|accessdate=October 10, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Live performances== |
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An episode of '']'' starring Cyrus premiered through MTV on January 29, 2014;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/21/showbiz/tv/miley-cyrus-unplugged-ew/|title=Miley Cyrus will star in her own 'MTV Unplugged'|last=Rahman|first=Ray|publisher=]|date=January 21, 2014|accessdate=January 21, 2014}}</ref> she performed an ] version of "4x4", among several additional tracks from ''Bangerz''. The entire episode followed a theme inspired by ]; during "4x4" in particular, Cyrus was dressed in red-checkered outfit with a blonde wig, white hat, and light blue purse. She made several provocative gestures throughout the performance, and additionally ] on performers dressed in a large horse costume.<ref>{{Cite episode|title=Miley Unplugged|url=http://www.mtv.com/shows/miley_cyrus_unplugged/4x4-live-uncensored/1000167/video/#id=1721798|accessdate=March 5, 2014|series=]|network=]|date=January 29, 2014}}</ref> Later that year, Cyrus performed the track during her ongoing ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5915641/miley-cyrus-kisses-katy-perry-sings-with-flaming-lips-at-los|title=Miley Cyrus Kisses Katy Perry, Sings With Flaming Lips at Los Angeles Concert: Video|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=February 23, 2014|accessdate=March 1, 2014}}</ref> The performance received positive reviews from critics. Blake Hannon praised Cyrus' vocals and commented that he loved "the knee-slapping, country-inspired 4X4."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kentucky.com/2014/08/10/3374057/review-miley-cyrus-at-the-yum.html?sp=/99/684/|title=Review: Miley Cyrus at the Yum! Center in Louisville|author=Hannon, Blake|date=August 10, 2014|publisher=Kentucky|accessdate=August 11, 2014}}</ref> Cyrus returned to perform the song during the musical festival on June 21, 2014, ] at ] of ], in front of 80,000 people.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cyrus|first=Miley|date=June 22, 2014|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/miley-cyrus/news/summertime-ball-2014-setlist/|title=Miley Cyrus Brings Her Naughty Side - And Her Sister - To The #CapitalSTB!|publisher=June 21, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Credits and personnel== |
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Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Bangerz''.<ref name="LinerNotes">{{Cite AV media notes|title=]|others=Miley Cyrus|year=2013|publisher=RCA Records}}</ref> |
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;Recording |
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*Recorded at Circle House Studios (], ]); Glenwood Studios (]) |
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*Mixed at MixStar Studios (]) |
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;Personnel |
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*Andrew Coleman – arranger, recording, digital editing |
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*] – songwriter, vocals |
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*Matthew Desrameaux – assistant recording |
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*Serban Ghenea – mixer |
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*John Hanes – mixing engineer |
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*Todd Hurtt – assistant recording |
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*] – songwriter, vocals |
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*] – songwriter, producer |
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==Charts== |
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"4x4" debuted at number 41 on the U.S. '']'' Pop Digital Songs chart,<ref name="PopDigital"/> and reached number 64 on the Canadian ''Billboard'' ] chart.<ref name="CanDigital"/> The track also charted at numbers 7 and 64 on the South Korean ] and the Flanders Ultratip chart in Belgium, respectively.<ref name="FlandersTip"/><ref name="SouthKorea"/> |
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! scope="row" {{singlechart|Flanders Tip|35|artist=Miley Cyrus feat. Nelly|song=4x4|accessdate=January 17, 2014|refname="FlandersTip"}} |
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! scope="row" {{singlechart|Dutch100|56|artist=Miley Cyrus feat. Nelly|song=4x4|accessdate=June 11, 2014}} |
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==References== |
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{{reflist|30em}} |
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==External links== |
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* {{MetroLyrics song|miley-cyrus|4-x-4}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider --> |
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