Released at the height of the 2014 "Mustard-on-the-beat" era, the remix of "Main Chick" serves as a definitive snapshot of the West Coast hip-hop and R&B crossover movement. While the original track was a standout on Kid Ink's second studio album, My Own Lane , the star-studded remix featuring Chris Brown and Tyga transformed it into a club and radio staple. Release and Origins
The song first appeared on Chris Brown’s X-Files mixtape. Released at the height of the 2014 "Mustard-on-the-beat"
Two major versions of the remix exist. An early version featuring Tyga was released on January 30, 2014 . A later, "extended" official remix was released on July 8, 2014 , adding verses from French Montana , Yo Gotti , and Lil Bibby . Production and Sound Two major versions of the remix exist
Produced by , the track features his signature minimalist, "ratchet" production style characterized by heavy bass, rhythmic finger snaps, and catchy melodic loops. Production and Sound Produced by , the track
