Iffy (song)

2022 single by Chris Brown

"Iffy"

Single by Chris Brown

from the album Breezy

Released

January 14, 2022

Genre

R&B^[1]

Length

2:53^[2]

Label

Songwriter(s)

Chris Brown
Eric Bellinger
Michael "PopGod" Jiminez

Producer(s)

OG Parker
Smash David
Blaq Tuxedo

Chris Brown singles chronology

"Goodbye"
(2021)

"Iffy"
(2022)

"WE (Warm Embrace)"
(2022)

Music video

"Iffy" on YouTube

"Iffy" is a song by American singer Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the lead single from his 10th album Breezy on January 14, 2022.^[3]

Background

On the first day of 2022, Brown announced that "Iffy" would be released as the lead single from his upcoming tenth studio album Breezy, posting a teaser clip on Instagram with the caption "Breezy Season Coming! 2022 New Era Unlocked".^[4] The song ended up being included as the album's bonus track on the standard edition.^[5]

Content

A press release explained that the song's lyrics contain "Brown boasting about his cars and money".^[6] According to British radio station Capital Xtra, lyrically the song has Brown "discussing cars, jewellery, and other lavish items".^[7]^[8]

Music video

An accompanying music video was released on January 14, 2022, and directed by Joseph Kahn. The video was described by Trent Clark of HipHopDX as taking place in a "Fast & Furious–type drag racing underworld".^[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Iffy"
Chart (2022)	Peak position
Global 200 (Billboard)^[10]	148
South Africa (TOSAC)^[11]	73
UK Singles (OCC)^[12]	75
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[13]	38
US Billboard Hot 100^[14]	71
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[15]	25
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[16]	12
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[17]	3

Year-end charts

2022 year-end chart performance for "Iffy"
Chart (2022)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[18]	94
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[19]	26

Release history

"Iffy" release history
Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	January 18, 2022	Rhythmic contemporary radio	RCA	^[20]
United States	January 18, 2022	Urban contemporary radio	RCA	^[21]

References

^ Dowlatt, Orlando (January 14, 2022). "Chris Brown Drops "Iffy" Visual To Kick Off New Breezy Era". Urbanislandz. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
^ "Iffy - Single by Chris Brown".
^ "Chris Brown Returns with New Single "Iffy"". January 14, 2022.
^ "Chris Brown Announces New Single 'Iffy'". Rap-Up. January 1, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
^ "Everything We Know About Chris Brown's New Album 'Breezy'". 8 June 2022.
^ "Chris Brown Releases New Song 'Iffy'". Melody Maker Magazine. January 14, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
^ "Chris Brown 'Iffy' lyrics meaning explained". Capital Xtra. January 14, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
^ Anthony, Kiyonna (January 14, 2022). "He's Back: Chris Brown Returns With Brand New Single "Iffy"". iHeartMedia. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
^ Clark, Trent (January 15, 2022). "Chris Brown 'Iffy' Video Doubles As A Sci-Fi, Kung-Fu Thriller". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 03-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
^ "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
^ "Urban/R&B Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.