Azealia Banks - Liquorice Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Liquorice' by Azealia Banks first released?

   'Liquorice' was first posted on Azealia Banks' Tumblr account on December 18, 2011, and was later released as a digital download on December 4, 2012.

2. What genre does the song 'Liquorice' belong to?

   'Liquorice' is primarily an acid house track that incorporates synthesizers in its composition, built around the house song 'Pineapple Crush' by British electronic musician Lone.

3. Who directed the music video for 'Liquorice'?

   The music video for 'Liquorice' was directed by Rankin and styled by Nicola Formichetti. It was released on June 14, 2012, and features Azealia Banks as a cowgirl riding through the desert.

4. Has 'Liquorice' been performed live?

   Yes, Azealia Banks included 'Liquorice' on the set list for her Mermaid Ball tour, performed it at BBC's Radio 1's Hackney Weekend in 2012, and featured the song at the 2013 Glastonbury Festival.

5. What inspired the lyrics of 'Liquorice'?

   The lyrics of 'Liquorice' include 'Harlem-street-slang-derived wordplay' and are inspired by interracial dating. Azealia Banks has mentioned that the song was partly inspired by American producer Diplo and reflects her experiences dating white men.

6. How was 'Liquorice' received by critics?

   'Liquorice' received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised its use of 'Pineapple Crush' and called it catchy. However, some critics provided mixed reviews, like Alex Macpherson from Fact, who felt Banks was slightly overwhelmed by the track's broad synth brushstrokes.