"Backbone" is a song by British electronic music duo Chase & Status and rapper Stormzy. It was released on 8 August 2024 through EMI. After having been performed several times in the months leading up to the release, the song marks the first time the two acts have collaborated on record.
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| Single by Chase & Status and Stormzy | ||||
| Released | 8 August 2024 | |||
| Genre | Drum and bass | |||
| Length | 2:46 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Chase & Status | |||
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| Stormzy singles chronology | ||||
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| "Backbone" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
editThe song was first performed as part of the band's Coachella set in April 2024 and again later at the Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel in June.[1] It was further teased across a string of festival dates that summer.[2] In a statement, Chase & Status expressed how "gassed" they were to collaborate with the "legend that is Stormzy", revealing that they always wanted to "bring his energy" into their world.[3]
"Backbone" merges the "signature high-energy beats" of Chase & Status and Stormzy's "powerful and commanding lyricism" into an "electrifying anthem"[4] as a clash of "two musical titans from different genres".[5]
Music video
editAn accompanying music video was filmed during a surprise performance at the Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel on 30 June 2024 and released alongside the song on 8 August.[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[7] | 32 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[8] | 35 |
References
edit- ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (9 August 2024). "Listen to Chase & Status and Stormzy's powerful new single "Backbone"". NME. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Suffolk, Anna (9 August 2024). "Stormzy and Chase & Status "Backbone": Inside the lyrics". Capital Xtra. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Eede, Christian (9 August 2024). "Chase & Status and Stormzy share single, "Backbone": Listen". DJ Mag. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Marwood, Harvey (9 August 2024). "Stormzy And Chase & Status Drop Explosive New Collaborative Single "Backbone"". Mixtape Madness. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ ""Backbone" – Chase & Status; Stormzy". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ Lindert, Hattie (8 August 2024). "Listen to Chase & Status and Stormzy's new song "Backbone"". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 August 2024.