Strip

About this song

The track was first released on Chris Brown's August 2011 mixtape Boy In Detention, and later came out as a promotional single from his fifth studio album, Fortune. Kevin McCall, a frequent collaborator and producer, is featured on the song, and lyrics from a May 2010 Chris Brown track are interpolated in the chorus. It peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and No. 12 on the Rhythmic Songs chart.

What it's about

The song sees Chris Brown urging a stripper to undress for him and tease him as she does so.

Fun facts

• Covered once, including “Strip by Jason Derulo”.
• Written by Chris Brown, Kevin McCall, Tha Bizness, Justin Henderson, Christopher Whitacre and Lonny Bereal.
• Produced by Tha Bizness.
• Recorded at Chalice Recording Studios.