Switch (Iggy Azalea song)

Azalea's sophomore studio album was originally entitled Digital Distortion and set to be released in 2016, with its lead-single "Team", being released in March 2016. However, the album was postponed several times in 2016, with Azalea initially addressing the delay due to her stint as a judge on the eighth season of The X Factor Australia, Eventually, the album was postponed to 2017, since Azalea claimed she experienced both personal and creative changes. In March 2017, she released a second single titled "Mo Bounce". Quickly afterwards, Azalea teased a snippet of a song in an Instagram video with the caption: "IGGY X ANITTA" in early April, indicating that she was collaborating with Brazilian recording artist Anitta. Later in the same month, they were seen together in the studio to finish the track. Eventually, Azalea revealed that the track was called "Switch" by posting its cover art on 2 May 2017. In the cover art, she is "staring into the camera while wearing a one-piece maroon bathing suit," as described by Billboard Gil Kaufman. It was released digitally on 19 May 2017 by Def Jam Recordings, and was sent to both contemporary hit radio and rhythmic contemporary radio on 23 May 2017. == Recording ==

"Switch" was recorded by Azalea in August 2016. Anitta's part on the track was only recorded in February 2017, where Azalea helped her with the song's cadence and spelling of some words. In another interview, she described Anitta as a "very unapologetic and strong but super feminine. We clicked straight away." == Composition and lyrics ==

"Switch" was written by Azalea, Anton Hård af Segerstad, Akil King, Christopher Martin, Georgia Ku, Kyle Owens and Maurice "Verse" Simmonds. "Switch" is a pop song, having a "tropical vibe and Latin flavor" as described by Azalea herself. As claimed by Azalea, "I wanted to make a song that could be fun to dance to, but the lyrics when you really listen to them are very powerful." During the chorus, the sexual lyrics "likens her moves to a traffic light that shifts from red to yellow to green," as they sing: "Red light, yellow light, green light, Switch!/This is about the time you recognize I’m that bitch." In its bridge, as noted by Entertainment Weekly Joey Nolfi, "Azalea seemingly references her separation from former fiancé Nick Young, rapping, 'He don’t love you, that ring ain’t big enough.'" She also raps about "boasting about going topless, along with having a top-tier booty that 'deserves an applause.'" == Critical reception ==

Mike Wass of Idolator called it a "feel-good anthem," adding that "Switch" "has a massive chorus, bone-rattling beats and endlessly quotable lyrics. It’s proof that the 26-year-old has finally discovered a sound that plays to her strengths." Joey Nolfi of Entertainment Weekly agreed, classifying it as "a summer-ready club banger" with an "easily danceable chorus." Lindsey India of XXL wrote that the song "could easily become a pop party anthem this summer," while Melody Chiu of People named it "powerful". Joshua Espinoza of Complex opined that the song "uses the same formula as Iggy’s breakout song 'Fancy,' noting that it has "infectious beat," a "catchy hook" and "cocky lyrics." ==Music video==

A few days after the song's release, an unfinished version of its music video was leaked. After this, Azalea stated that an official version of the music video would not be released. In the music video, Azalea and her team of dancers remake an empty pool and use it as their matching red, yellow and green backdrop. Anitta also makes an appearance, pretending to watch ice sculptures of alligators before lounging in a pool with Azalea. The pair later wear matching cheetah print outfits while surrounded by the large cats. ==Track listing==

• Digital download (Explicit version) • "Switch" (featuring Anitta) (Loud Luxury Remix) – 3:20 • "Switch" (featuring Anitta) (Aazar Remix) – 3:15 • "Switch" (featuring Anitta) (Feenixpawl Remix) – 4:10 • "Switch" (featuring Anitta) (Vertue Remix) – 3:34 • "Switch" (featuring Anitta) (Tom Swoon Remix) – 3:42 ==Charts==

Weekly charts Year-end charts ==Certifications==