The song was produced by Hit-Boy, who is signed to West’s label GOOD Music. The song contains vocal samples of American funk musician James Brown’s 1974 song “Funky President (People It’s Bad)”
“Clique” is a song by American rappers Kanye West, Jay-Z and Big Sean. The song serves as the fourth single from the upcoming album Cruel Summer (2012), a collaboration between members of West’s label GOOD Music. The song’s production was handled by Hit-Boy. “Clique” was released as a single to the iTunes Store on September 7, 2012. Additional vocals on the song are provided by American R&B singer-songwriter James Fauntleroy II, who performs the song’s introduction.