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"International Party" is a song by American record producer and rapper Swizz Beatz, released as a single through Everest Entertainment on August 1, 2011. The song was written by Beatz, Avery Chambliss and Tyrone Reginald Johnson, and produced by Beatz. It features vocals from American singer Alicia Keys. The music video for the single was directed by Chris Robinson. The song was released as part of the Reethym of Lite footwear campaign by Reebok Classic, for which Beatz at the time served as creative director.

Background

In April 2011, while working on his second studio album Haute Living, it was reported that Beatz was appointed global creative director for Reebok Classics. In July 2011, Reebok and Beatz launched the Reethym of Lite campaign for Reebok Lite footwear and apparel collection. Beatz said that he "directed, wrote the treatment" for the campaign. Beatz chose the song "International Party" for the campaign, because "for me, the Reethym of Lite is an 'International Party' – it connects the sneakers being light, the rhythm of dance, music, art and style and the rhythm of the people". Beatz further explained that “When I finished the record I knew it was a perfect fit for the campaign - it just felt right”. The song was also going to be featured on the Haute Living album, but Beatz decided not to release the album, but instead release individual songs, saying:

"I don't wanna do the week thing -- I wanna put out every single as a movement. Right now I got 'International Party,' which is now the global campaign for Reebok. I got 'Rock'N'Roll,' me, Lenny Kravitz, Lil Wayne… I want people to feel every single like it's an album."

Music video

Commissioned by Reebok, music video for the song, directed by Chris Robinson, was filmed at Downey Studios in March 2011. Robinson said of the video that "it’s about connecting all the continents on the planet on the world stage". Choreographer Hi-Hat selected dancers to appear in the video, including street dancers Lil Buck, Haspop, Destini Rogers, B-Boy L.L. Flex, Kelli Divincen, Daniel Graham, Duncan Tran and B-Boy Lil’ Bob. The video features laser lights installations by artist Eliav Kadosh. Anthony Osei from Complex described the video as "high-powered and light scattering". The video was released on August 1, 2011 and reportedly cost $1.4 million to make.

Composition and critical reception

"International Party" is a dance track that runs for a duration of two minutes and thirty-seven seconds. The website Freshness Mag described the song as "fast paced techno dance anthem". Rap-Up wrote that the "feel good" song "boasts a rock-tinged beat" while according to MTV News the song is a "grinding, electro-hop track". The Boombox described it as "electronic dance track that marks a stylistic departure from Alicia and Swizz' respective genres". Trent Fitzgerald from PopCrush opined that Beatz and Keys "seem to be out of their elements with this hyper dance track" adding that Beatz "could use some work on his rap skills" while Keys "phon in her vocals".

Live performances

On 22 August 2011, Beatz performed the song live at Reethym of Lite event during the Magic trade show at the Mandalay Bay’s Moorea Beach Club in Las Vegas.

References

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v t e Swizz Beatz
Discography Production discography
Studio albums	One Man Band Man Poison
Compilations	G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories
Mixtapes	Monster Mondays Vol. 1
Singles	"It's Me Bitches" "Money in the Bank" "Top Down" "International Party"
Featured singles	"Get It on the Floor" "Set It Off" "Like That" "Whuteva" "New York Shit" "We in Here" "My Drink n My 2 Step" "C'mon Baby" "Blow Ya Mind" "Swing Ya Rag" "Who's Real" "Million Bucks" "I Do" "I Can Transform Ya" "On to the Next One" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti "Fancy" "Gucci Time" "Start It Up" "Can a Drummer Get Some?" "Ass on the Floor" "Throw It Away" "Famous" "Uproar"
Promotional singles	"Return of the Hustle" "Hi Hater (Remix)" "All I Do Is Win (Remix)"
Other songs	"It's Me...(Remix)" "Candy Green" "Where the Cash At?" "Lord Lord Lord" "So Appalled"
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v t e Alicia Keys songs
Discography
Songs in A Minor	"Girlfriend" "How Come You Don't Call Me" "Fallin'" "A Woman's Worth"
The Diary of Alicia Keys	"Karma" "If I Was Your Woman / Walk On By" "You Don't Know My Name" "If I Ain't Got You" "Diary"
Unplugged	"Unbreakable" "Every Little Bit Hurts" "Wild Horses" "Love It or Leave It Alone / Welcome to Jamrock"
As I Am	"Superwoman" "No One" "Like You'll Never See Me Again" "Teenage Love Affair"
The Element of Freedom	"Doesn't Mean Anything" "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" "Wait Til You See My Smile" "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)" "Put It in a Love Song" "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" "We're Almost There"
Girl on Fire	"Brand New Me" "New Day" "Girl on Fire" "Fire We Make" "Tears Always Win" "Not Even the King"
Here	"Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" "In Common"
Alicia	"Show Me Love" "Time Machine" "Underdog" "So Done" "Perfect Way to Die" "Good Job" "Love Looks Better" "A Beautiful Noise" "Wasted Energy"
Keys	"Lala" "Best of Me" "Trillions" "Come for Me"
Santa Baby	"December Back 2 June" "The Christmas Song"
As featured artist	"Brotha" "Calma" "Empire State of Mind" "Fireworks" "Gangsta Lovin'" "Ghetto Story" "I Will Pray (Pregherò)" "International Party" "Looking for Paradise" "New Day" "What's Going On"
Other songs	"28 Thousand Days" "America the Beautiful" "Another Way to Die" "Back to Life" "City of Gods" "Die Without You" "Don't Give Up (Africa)" "Finally" "Lifeline" "If This World Were Mine" "It's On Again" "Kaleidoscope" "Little Drummer Girl" "My Boo" "People Get Ready" "Rapture" "Someday We'll All Be Free" "Speechless" "Us" "Wake Me Up" "We Are Here" "We Gotta Pray"
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