Bottom of the Bottle explained

"Bottom of the Bottle" is a song by American rapper Currensy released by Jet Life Recordings and Atlantic Records on August 28, 2015, as the lead single from his eighth studio album, Canal Street Confidential (2015). It features guest appearances from fellow Louisiana-based acts, R&B singer August Alsina and rapper Lil Wayne; all three performers co-wrote the song with American singer Muni Long, along with its producers, Dun Deal, DJ Spinz and Geoffro.

Background and release

The song premiered on August 27, 2015, and the next day was released for digital download as a single on iTunes.^[1] The album, Canal Street Confidential, was released on December 4, 2015.^[2] While talking about "Bottom of the Bottle" in an interview with Billboard magazine, Curren$y said;^[3]

Critical reception

Uproxx's Beware Bowdon wrote that "Currensy might have his most viable single to date with "Bottom Of The Bottle"", also saying that the song "features all the elements of an actual radio hit".^[4] Alex Hudson of Exclaim! praised Alsina's vocals, writing that he has provided a "soulful hook" for the song.^[5] BET's Eric Diep wrote that it is a "radio-friendly single that has the potential to get some spins in the near future".^[6] Ryan Staskel from Consequence of Sound wrote that the song "showcases the album’s shortcomings with some cringe-worthy lyrics epitomized by Lil’ Wayne".^[7]

Music video

The official music video premiered on WorldStarHipHop October 30, 2015 and was uploaded to Currensy's official YouTube account November 2, 2015.^[8] August Alsina does not appear in the video.

Commercial performance

"Bottom of the Bottle" is Currensy's only single to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 97.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bottom of the Bottle (feat. August Alsina & Lil Wayne) - Single by Curren$y . . October 19, 2016.
2. Web site: Hernandez . Victoria . Curren$y "Canal St. Confidential" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist . HipHopDX . 2015-10-30 . 2015-11-20.
3. Curren$y Talks Maintaining His 'Underground Position' With 'Canal Street Confidential' . . August 28, 2015 . October 19, 2016.
4. Web site: Get Toasty With Curren$y, Lil Wayne And August Alsina On 'Bottom Of The Bottle' . . August 28, 2015 . October 19, 2016.
5. Web site: "Bottom of the Bottle" (ft. Lil Wayne & August Alsina) . . August 27, 2015 . October 19, 2016.
6. Web site: Curren$y and Lil Wayne Reunite Again on 'Bottom of the Bottle' . . August 28, 2015 . October 19, 2016.
7. Web site: Curren$y – Canal Street Confidential . . December 11, 2015 . October 19, 2016.
8. Web site: Curren$y ft Lil Wayne and August Alsina - Bottom of the Bottle (Official Video). 2 November 2015 . YouTube.