Vispop favorite Kurt Fick releases “9/10” today, October 15, and it comes with a few firsts. It is his first independent release and the first song to carry his own writing credit. The music video premieres the same day, sponsored by Jameson.
“9/10” starts with a pick-up line. Kurt once told a girl, “You’re a 9 out of 10 because I’m the 1 you need.” It went over well, until it turned out she wasn’t ready. The song picks up from there, with Kurt choosing to wait. The chorus says it plainly: “I can wait, bisag late.” It is a slow-burn love song for the yearners, and Kurt’s lambing era in full.
Musically, “9/10” is a funky disco dance track. Kurt grew up a Michael Jackson fan, even cosplaying as the King of Pop in contests, and there is a touch of Gary V energy in the mix too.
Kurt wrote the song with Jericho Streegan, Dave Evans, and Jerika Teodorico, who also wrote his 2022 hit “DI NA.” It was co-produced with Barry Villacarillo, with young multi-instrumentalist Azi Rodriguez playing on some of the instruments.
“It was a big risk, both creatively, since this is my first time writing, and business-wise, since I’m going independent,” Kurt says of the track.
“I originally wanted to release this on September 10, because it’s 9/10, but life had other plans. Things got busy, and it got delayed, but here we are, and I’m super proud of the work the team put in. There’s a line in the bridge, ‘all the good things in life take their time,’ and I guess I had to live that out myself.”
“9/10” is out now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms. The music video is live on YouTube and Facebook.
Credits
Written by Kurt Fick, Jericho Streegan, Dave Evans, and Jerika Teodorico
Produced by Kurt Fick and Barry Villacarillo
Additional vocal production by [Jericho/Jerico] Streegan
Additional instrumentation by Azi Rodriguez
Recorded by Barry Villacarillo at OC House
Mixed and mastered by Barry Villacarillo
