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== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
Upon its release, "How It Is (Wap, Bap ...)" was met with generally negative reviews from contemporary [[Music journalism|music critics]]. The main points of criticism were the lyrics, the voice and pronunciation of the singer, as well as the use of [[Auto-Tune]]. Nicolas Heine, writing for German online magazine ''[[:de:Dance-Charts|Dance-Charts]]'', criticized the song as flat and childish, while comparing it to advertising jingles. Heine concluded that the song's success was the only positive aspect, mostly attributed to it being unoffensive.<ref>Nicolas Heine: [http://www.dance-charts.de/201705058614/musikvideo-bibi-h-how-it-is-wap-bap ''Top oder Flop? Musikvideo » Bibi H - How It Is (Wap Bap).''] In: ''Dance-Charts''</ref> Carsten Heidböhmer from ''[[Stern (magazine)|Stern]]'' similarly gave a negative review of the song, pointing out the chorus as obtrusive and the concept of the lyrics trite. Heidböhmer jokingly noted that "How It Is (Wap, Bap ...)" has "the potential to become the most unpopular song of all time.".<ref name="stern" /> Beyond the widely negative feedback from critics, "How It Is (Wap, Bap ...)" was also accused of plagiarizing "[[The Show (Lenka song)|The Show]]" (2008) by Australian singer [[Lenka]]. Multiple publications have noted the rhythm, melody and notes as being very similar.<ref>[https://www.n-joy.de/entertainment/Alles-nur-geklaut-Bibis-Song-klingt-wie-Lenka,bibisbeautypalace102.html ''Alles nur geklaut? Bibis Song klingt wie Lenka.''] In: ''[[N-Joy]]''</ref><ref>[https://www.tz.de/stars/abgekupfert-vorwuerfe-gegen-bibi-heinicke-von-bibisbeautypalace-wegen-song-how-it-is-zr-8271442.html ''Schwere Vorwüfe gegen Bibi von BibisBeautyPalace.''] In: ''TZ''</ref><ref>[http://www.kronehit.at/news/vorwuerfe-bibis-song-ist-geklaut ''Vorwürfe: Bibis Song ist geklaut.''] In: ''Kronehit''</ref>
The promotional campaign of the song also aroused criticism. NotWhile many peoplecritics believed the announcement that additional CDs would only be produced if there was a high number of pre-orders . Insteadwas untrue, it was also assumed to be an agenda for higher profit.<ref>[https://noisey.vice.com/de/article/bibisbeautypalace-versetzt-popmusik-den-todestoss-und-das-internet-sendet-fluche-aus ''BibisBeautyPalace versetzt Popmusik den Todesstoß und das Internet sendet Flüche aus''] auf ''Noisey''</ref> Additionally, the question of the reason for the publicationrelease of the song was raised,questioned especiallydue if that song emphasizedto the vlogger's lack of talentHeinicke's assinging a singerabilities.<ref>[https://www.kreiszeitung.de/laeuft/bibi-song-how-it-is-8259937.html ''Ein Kommentar zu #bibissong: Achtung! Bibi singt.''] In: ''Kreiszeitung ''</ref> Two days after the release, Heinicke prominently responded to the reproaches and the criticism, appearing surprised by the massive attention in one of her [[Video blog|vlog]]a. She further emphasized that not everybody had to like the song and that everybody should judge it for themselves.<ref>[http://www.fr.de/kultur/netz-tv-kritik-medien/netz/bibis-song-ich-haett-gerne-noch-mehr-geld-a-1274370 ''Bibis Song: „Ich hätt' gerne noch mehr Geld“.''] In: ''Frankfurter Rundschau''</ref><ref>[http://www.rp-online.de/digitales/internet/youtube-star-bibi-mein-song-muss-nicht-jedem-gefallen-aid-1.6804599 ''YouTube-Star Bibi: "Mein Song muss nicht jedem gefallen".''] In: ''RP Online''</ref> ▼The music video is the most disliked video on any German YouTube channel, more than twice as much as the former record holder. Worldwide, it is the sixth most disliked YouTube video, with only about 44.5 million views.<ref name=playlist /> ▼
The song received predominantly negative reviews. Main points of criticism were the lyrics, the voice and pronunciation of the singer, as well as the use of [[pitch correction]]. Nicolas Heine from the online magazine ''Dance-Charts'' said Heinicke's pronunciation was very bad and afflicted with a strong accent. He also criticized the song in general, saying it was flat and childish, and comparing it to advertising jingles. In his opinion, the song's success was the only positive aspect about it, and it was most likely due to the song being so unoffensive.<ref>Nicolas Heine: [http://www.dance-charts.de/201705058614/musikvideo-bibi-h-how-it-is-wap-bap ''Top oder Flop? Musikvideo » Bibi H - How It Is (Wap Bap).''] In: ''Dance-Charts''</ref>
Carsten Heidböhmer, writer for the magazine ''Stern'', criticized the overall concept of the song: build-up and lyrics, as well as the image of Heinicke and the potential. According to Heidbröhmer, the chorus is obtrusive and the concept of the lyrics trite. The song has "the potential to become the most unpopular song of all time," he says further.<ref name="stern" />
Beyond the widely negative feedback, there were allegations that "How It Is" plagiarized the song "The Show" by the Australian musician [[Lenka]]; rhythm, melody, and notes are said to be very similar.<ref>[https://www.n-joy.de/entertainment/Alles-nur-geklaut-Bibis-Song-klingt-wie-Lenka,bibisbeautypalace102.html ''Alles nur geklaut? Bibis Song klingt wie Lenka.''] In: ''[[N-Joy]]''</ref><ref>[https://www.tz.de/stars/abgekupfert-vorwuerfe-gegen-bibi-heinicke-von-bibisbeautypalace-wegen-song-how-it-is-zr-8271442.html ''Schwere Vorwüfe gegen Bibi von BibisBeautyPalace.''] In: ''TZ''</ref><ref>[http://www.kronehit.at/news/vorwuerfe-bibis-song-ist-geklaut ''Vorwürfe: Bibis Song ist geklaut.''] In: ''Kronehit''</ref>
▲The promotional campaign of the song also aroused criticism. Not many people believed the announcement that additional CDs would only be produced if there was a high number of pre-orders. Instead it was assumed to be an agenda for higher profit.<ref>[https://noisey.vice.com/de/article/bibisbeautypalace-versetzt-popmusik-den-todestoss-und-das-internet-sendet-fluche-aus ''BibisBeautyPalace versetzt Popmusik den Todesstoß und das Internet sendet Flüche aus''] auf ''Noisey''</ref> Additionally, the question of the reason for the publication of the song was raised, especially if that song emphasized the vlogger's lack of talent as a singer.<ref>[https://www.kreiszeitung.de/laeuft/bibi-song-how-it-is-8259937.html ''Ein Kommentar zu #bibissong: Achtung! Bibi singt.''] In: ''Kreiszeitung''</ref>
Two days after the release, Heinicke responded to the reproaches and the criticism for the first time. In her [[Video blog|vlog]], she appeared surprised about the massive attention and emphasized that not everybody had to like the song and everybody should judge for themself.<ref>[http://www.fr.de/kultur/netz-tv-kritik-medien/netz/bibis-song-ich-haett-gerne-noch-mehr-geld-a-1274370 ''Bibis Song: „Ich hätt' gerne noch mehr Geld“.''] In: ''Frankfurter Rundschau''</ref><ref>[http://www.rp-online.de/digitales/internet/youtube-star-bibi-mein-song-muss-nicht-jedem-gefallen-aid-1.6804599 ''YouTube-Star Bibi: "Mein Song muss nicht jedem gefallen".''] In: ''RP Online''</ref>
=== Commercial success ===
"How It Is (Wap Bap …)" moved into the top 3 of several online music services in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland within the first day.<ref>[http://kworb.net/ww/archive/20170324.html Worldwide iTunes Song Chart - 2017/05/05.] In: ''Kworbs''</ref> The song entered the official single charts at #9, whereby Heinicke registered her first single ranking position.
=== Further reaction ===
▲The music video is the most disliked video on any German YouTube channel, more than twice as much as the former record holder. Worldwide, it is the sixth most disliked YouTube video, with only about 44.5 million views.<ref name=playlist />
With over 2.5 million dislikes on September 9, 2017, the music video became one of the top ten most disliked videos on YouTube only a few days after uploading.<ref>{{citation/core|Surname1=Leonie Feuerbach|Periodical=Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung|Title=Negativrekord für Youtube-Star: Bibis Musikvideo gefällt 1,7 Millionen Menschen – nicht|ISSN=0174-4909|Date=2017-05-09|language=German|URL=http://www.faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/menschen/musikvideo-von-youtuberin-bibi-bekommt-1-7-mio-dislikes-15007026.html|AccessDate=2017-05-15
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