We Break the Dawn
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| Single by Michelle Williams from the album Unexpected |
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| Released | April 15, 2008 (U.S. digital) July 8, 2008 (U.S. physical) |
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| Format | Digital download, maxi single, digital single | ||||
| Genre | R&B, Dance-pop | ||||
| Length | 3:54 | ||||
| Label | Music World/Columbia | ||||
| Writer(s) | Andrew Frampton, Michelle Williams, Solange Knowles | ||||
| Producer | Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton | ||||
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"We Break the Dawn" is a R&B/dance-pop song recorded by American singer-songwriter Michelle Williams. It was co-written by Andrew Frampton, Williams and Solange Knowles, and produced by Wayne Wilkins and Frampton for Williams' third studio album Unexpected (2008). The song was released as the album's leading single on the People.com website on March 31, 2008,[1] and was nominated for a New Now Next Music award for Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Female Artist.[2]
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[edit] Release and reception
"Stop This Car", the original rumored lead-off single,[3] has since been confirmed as the second single but was changed in favor of "The Greatest".[4] The song was sent to radio stations on June 23, 2008. The remix version of the song was produced by DJ Montay and features Florida rapper Flo Rida who raps in the intro and has a verse towards the end of the song.
In describing the forthcoming album, Hillary Crosley writes, "there's a clear move away from the gospel."[4] When the song premiered on People.com, Brian Orloff posted, "It's a hot new look and new sound."[1]
In the UK, the single was released digitally on the 22nd september but failed to make any impact. She has promoted the single and album by appearing on UK television shows such as Loose Women. Digital Spy have made a Michelle Williams blogspot. Additionally the video is now uploaded on their website for viewing, they have also created a Michelle Williams blogspot. The video premiered on 4music on the 23rd of August.
[edit] Music video
The music video for the song was shot on April 23 in Los Angeles, California.[5] It premiered on May 20, 2008 and was directed by Phil Griffin. It features Williams dancing in a empty city with her background dancers.
[edit] Chart performance
In April of 2008, "We Break the Dawn" was released digitally, and physically in July of 2008. The song has currently peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart.
In August, 2008 the single reached the top 10 on the Brazil Hot 30 Dance Club Play and has peaked at #5. It eventually sold 35,000 copies and was certified Gold in that country. The single received some airplay in European countries, such as Poland , Finland and Sweden.[citation needed]
[edit] Formats and track listing
- CD single
- "We Break the Dawn (Album Version)" – 3:52
- "We Break the Dawn (Lost Daze Club Mix)" – 6:14
- "We Break the Dawn (Karmatronic Club Remix)" – 5:25
- "We Break the Dawn (Mr. Mig Remix)" – 6:02
- "We Break the Dawn (Maurice Joshua Remix)" – 6:36
- "We Break the Dawn (Lost Daze Dub Mix)" – 6:11
- "We Break the Dawn Part 2 (DJ Montay Remix)" (featuring Flo Rida) – 4:22
- UK digital download only release [6]
- "We Break the Dawn (Album Version)" – 3:52
- "We Break the Dawn Part 2 (DJ Montay Remix)" (featuring Flo Rida) – 4:22
- "We Break the Dawn (Moto Blanco Radio Mix)" – 4:04
- "We Break the Dawn (Wideboys Remix - Radio Edit)" – 3:25
- "We Break the Dawn (Karmatronic Remix - Radio Edit)" – 2:56
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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| Global Dance Tracks[7] | 26 |
| UK Singles Chart | 47 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales | 12 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[8] | 1 |
[edit] References
- ^ a b ""EXCLUSIVE FIRST LISTEN: A New Sound for Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams"". People.com. Retrieved on March 30, 2008.
- ^ ""Music World/Columbia Records Set to Release 'Unexpected'"". EarthTimes. Retrieved on April 2, 2008.
- ^ Michelle Williams "Stop This Car"
- ^ a b ""Williams In A Dance Mood On Third Solo Disc"". Billboard. Retrieved on March 30, 2008.
- ^ ""We Break The Dawn Video shoot"". Michelle Williams Shoots "We Break the Dawn" Music Videotvblog. Retrieved on April 18, 2008.
- ^ UK Digital download release information source
- ^ "Chart Search Result". Billboard. Retrieved on 2008-08-23.
- ^ Billboard- Updated Album Charts from the most Trusted Music Magazine
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