Slow Clap (song)

"Slow Clap"
The artwork for Gwen Stefani's single "Slow Clap" features Stefani wearing a white, bejeweled cowgirl outfit and hat. She is shown lifting the hat above her head and is surrounded by various inanimate objects, including an alarm clock, basketball, bicycle, boombox, cassette tape, and school lockers. Stretched diagonally from the upper left corner to the bottom right corner read "Slow Clap" in a non-capitalized orange font.
Single by Gwen Stefani
ReleasedMarch 11, 2021 (2021-03-11)
GenreReggae pop
Length2:30
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Luke Niccoli
Gwen Stefani singles chronology
"Let Me Reintroduce Myself"
(2020) 		"Slow Clap"
(2021) 		"Light My Fire"
(2022)
Music video
"Slow Clap" on YouTube

"Slow Clap" is a song by American singer Gwen Stefani. She wrote the song with Ross Golan and the song's sole producer, Luke Niccoli. It was released on March 11, 2021, by Interscope Records, originally as the second single from her unreleased fifth studio album. It also debuted alongside a line of Amazon-exclusive merchandise. The song is a reggae and pop track that was compared to Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" and work with No Doubt. "Slow Clap" originated as an emotional love song, but transitioned into a positive one following recommendations from Niccoli and Golan. The song's lyrics speak of resilience and its title was inspired by films that portray an underdog.

A version of "Slow Clap" featuring American rapper Saweetie was released on April 9, 2021. Stefani expressed interest in working with Saweetie after viewing her Instagram profile, which resulted in the scheduling of their collaboration the next day. Its accompanying music video was directed by Sophie Muller, and filmed inside of a high school gymnasium and locker rooms.