"Random" is the first CD single from UK hip hop

Hip hop music

Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...

 artist Lady Sovereign

Lady Sovereign

Louise Amanda Harman , better known by the stage name Lady Sovereign, is an English rapper & grime artist. She is noted for her professional success in performing styles of music generally dominated by males...

, following the release of her 12" vinyl single "Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)

Ch Ching (Cheque 1 2)

"Ch Ching " is the debut single from UK hip hop artist Lady Sovereign. It was her first single for Casual Records in 2004. The single failed to chart, unsurprising since was only available on vinyl...

" in 2004. It was her second and last single for Casual Records in 2005.

The single was Lady Sovereign's first to make the UK top 75, peaking at #73 there and spending one week within the top 75. After the single release, she was signed by Island Records

Island Records

Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...

 and this single is considered to be her breakthrough into the mainstream market.

"Random" was featured on an episode of The O.C.

The O.C.

The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...

aired on April 27, 2006, playing in the background during the senior prom in Season 3, Episode 23 - "The Party Favor" and was featured as a track on Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition

Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition

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Remix. A remix of this song was played on the "Jamalot" episode of CSI: NY

CSI: NY

CSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...

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The first rapped line in the song references the hit song "Tipsy

Tipsy (song)

"Tipsy" is the title of a song recorded by J-Kwon. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, being held off the top spot by Usher's "Yeah!", and number four in the United Kingdom. To date, "Tipsy" has been his only hit, with his next single "You and Me" being a moderate success peaking in...

" by J-Kwon

J-Kwon

Jerrell Jones, better known by his stage name J-Kwon, is an American rapper from St. Louis best known for his 2004 hit single "Tipsy".-Biography:...

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Track listing

The Remixes - 12" Promo single

• A1 "Random" (Menta Remix feat. Riko)
• A2 "Random" (Menta Instrumental)

• B1 "Random" (A. Rucker & Sinden Vocal Mix)
• B2 "Random" (A. Rucker & Sinden Instrumental)
• B3 "Random" (Menta Accapella feat. Riko)

12" single

• A1 "Random" (Original Mix)
• A2 "Random" (Instrumental)
• B3 "Random" (Accapella)

• B1 "Random" (Menta Remix feat. Riko)
• B2 "Random" (A. Rucker & Sinden Remix)

CD single

1. "Random" (Original Radio Edit) - 3:39
2. "Random" (Menta Remix feat. Riko) - 4:57
3. "Random" (A. Brucker & Sinden Remix) - 3:50
4. Video #1
5. Video #2

Digital EP

1. "Random" (Menta Remix) - 5:01
2. "Random" - 3:46
3. "Random" (A. Brucker & Sinden Vocal Mix) - 3:49