"Explode" is the fourth single to be released by Barbados-based pop group Cover Drive. The song was released on 26 August 2012 as a digital download in the United Kingdom, taken from their debut studio album, Bajan Style. The single version of the track has been remixed to feature vocals from British grime rapper Dappy.
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| Single by Cover Drive featuring Dappy | ||||
| from the album Bajan Style | ||||
| Released | 26 August 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011-2012 | |||
| Genre | Electropop, reggae fusion | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Karen Reifer, Thomas Ray Armstrong, Jamar Harding, Barry Hill, Costadinos Contostavlos, Steve Mac | |||
| Producer(s) | Steve Mac | |||
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| Dappy singles chronology | ||||
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Music video edit
A music video to accompany the release of "Explode" was first released on YouTube on 23 July 2012 at a total length of three minutes and fifty-four seconds. The video features the band performing the track in a club, while Dappy sits in the audience watching the performance.[1]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Explode" (featuring Dappy) | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Explode" (Moto Blanco Remix) | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Explode" (Mike Delinquent Radio Edit) | 4:29 |
| 4. | "Explode" (Acoustic Version) | 3:18 |
Chart performance edit
| Chart (2012) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[3] | 27 |
| Scotland (OCC)[4] | 27 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 29 |
Release history edit
| Country | Release date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26 August 2012[2] | Digital download | Polydor Records |
References edit
- ^ Cover Drive - Explode ft. Dappy . YouTube
- ^ a b "Explode (feat. Dappy) - By Cover Drive". iTunes. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 35, 2012". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.