Liberation (Lippy Lou song)

"Liberation" is a 1995 song by British recording artist Lippy Lou. It is also her debut single. "Liberation" was described by Billboard as a "coming out anthem."[1] The single was produced by German DJ and producer Mike Koglin, and released on Boy George's record label More Protein.

"Liberation"
Single by Lippy Lou
Released1995
Genre
Length3:34
LabelMore Protein
Songwriter(s)
  • Neale
  • Themis
  • Koglin
Producer(s)Mike Koglin
Lippy Lou singles chronology
"Liberation"
(1995)		 "Freaks"
(1995)
Music video
"Liberation" on YouTube

"Liberation" entered the UK top 100 singles chart where it peaked at number 57.[2] In Australia, the song peaked at number 102. A music video was made for the song, directed by director Ben Unwin.[3] It has a blue sepia tone.

In 1996 the song was again released as "Liberation (The CD Comeback Mixes)", with new remixes.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard noted that Lippy Lou "raps and toasts on the virtues of homosexual freedom" in "a flurry of slick Euro-dance grooves". He added that the track "has ferocious energy and passion that grabs the mind and body at the same time," and that the radio version "will not offend or scare listeners, while the original version has red-hot lyrics that are both brave and amusing."[4]

Track listing
CD maxi, United Kingdom
No.TitleLength
1."Liberation" (Come Out on the Radio Mix)3:34
2."Liberation" (Shut Up & Suck Mix)7:32
3."Liberation" (Pussy Dread Dub)6:28
4."Liberation" (Shut Up on the Radio Mix)4:28

Chart performance

Weekly charts
Chart (1995) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 102
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[6] 71
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[2] 57
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[7] 8
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References
  1. Flick, Larry (9 September 1995). "Positive Vibes From Warner's Sisters of Glory". Google Books (original source published by Billboard). Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  2. "Official Charts > Lippy Lou". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  3. "Lippy Lou artist videography". mvdbase.com. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  4. "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. 3 June 1995. p. 83. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. "Response from ARIA re: chart inquiry, received 9 November 2015". Imgur.com. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  6. "Scottish Singles Chart 16 April 1995 – 22 April 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
  7. "UK Dance Singles Chart Top 40 16 April 1995 – 22 April 1995". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
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