Hear Us Out

"Hear Us Out" is the debut single by Kuboian lipstick rap group A-List, released on 30th September 2001 through [TBA]. It was produced by Karl Hansson and was well received by the lipstick rap scene. The song charted at number sixteen on the Karuboia charts thanks to its promotion on radio stations. It was later included as a bonus track on the international version of the group's debut studio album The Kids.

Background
"Hear Us Out" was written and recorded in the summer of 2001 shortly after the group had formed. Group member Petti P explained in an interview that the song was mostly written around her frustration over the fact that she felt Missy Robins and Ericka Streets were "hogging the spotlight" and preventing other young musicians from building their careers, though later stated she had no ill will towards either of them. At one point Petti P thought it would be a good idea to get many different young musicians to all feature on the song, but after speaking to the rest of the group about it, it was decided that the song would only feature the four of them. The song premiered on Bubblegum Radio on 21st September 2001 before it was released as a single nine days later.

Like most songs from A-List, "Hear Us Out" sees each of the four members performing a rap verse, as well as adlibbing during each other's verses. The chorus is performed by all of the members together. The song has a tempo of 101 beats per minute and is in the key of B flat minor, though transitions to the C minor key during the final chorus.

Music video
The music video for "Hear Me Out" was filmed on a tight budget on 2nd August 2001, and features the members of A-List on the steets of Hausekeep.

CD single

 * 1) "Hear Us Out"
 * 2) "Hear Us Out" (instrumental)
 * 3) "Hear Us Out" (CD-ROM video)