Hungry (Fergie song)


"Hungry" is a song recorded by American singer and rapper Fergie, featuring guest vocals from American rapper Rick Ross. It was released officially on August 25, 2017, as a promotional single from Fergie's second studio album, Double Dutchess. Although the song was only officially released in August 2017, Fergie teased the song posting "Hungry " and "Hungry " in June 2016. Musically, the song is a hip hop track with a "stuttering beat" and Middle Eastern elements. The track contains a sample of Dead Can Dance's 1987 song "Dawn of the Iconoclast".
The song received a positive feedback from music critics, with most praising Fergie's vocals and the production, although some felt the track came across as more of an interlude. The music video was directed by Bruno Ilogti.

Critical reception

Upon release, the song received generally positive reviews. Jon Wiederhorn of Radio.com praised for "stuttering beat and sensual vocals". Idolator's Mike Wass described the song as "hypnotic hip-hop track" and believed that it "sounds more like an interlude than an actual song".

Music videos

"Hungry " was released on June 9, 2016. After its release, it was presumed that "Hungry" would be an intro track for Fergie's sophomore album. In the video, there are snakes, spiders, fire and a broken glass. MTV's Madeline Roth described the music video as "exciting, promising sign of more to come". Brennan Carley of Spin called it "stylish as hell".
"Hungry " was released on June 28, 2016. In the video, it confirmed the title of Fergie's second studio album, as her husband Josh Duhamel said in an interview, Double Dutchess. The official music video was released on August 24, 2017. It was directed by Bruno Ilogti and Giovanni Bianco.
The official music video was released on August 24, 2017. It features Rick Ross is featured on it, and was also directed by Bruno Ilogti and Giovanni Bianco.

Credits and personnel

Recording and management
Personnel
Credits adapted from Double Dutchess liner notes.

Release history