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| Format = [[CD single]], [[music download|digital download]]
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| Recorded = 2012
| Recorded = 2012
| Genre = [[House music|House]], [[eurodisco]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
| Genre = [[House music|House]], [[eurodisco]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
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"'''Radioactive'''" is a song recorded by British recording artist [[Rita Ora]], from her debut studio album, [[Ora (Rita Ora album)|ORA]]. The song will be released as the fourth single from ''Ora'' in UK on 11 February 2013. The song was co-written by Sia Furler and Greg Kurstin, while the latter also produced the cut.
"'''Radioactive'''" is a song recorded by British recording artist [[Rita Ora]], and released as the fourth overall single from her debut studio album, ''[[Ora (Rita Ora album)|ORA]]''. The single will be released on February 11, 2013. The song was co-written by Sia Furler and Greg Kurstin, while the latter also produced the cut. Musically, "Radioactive" is a uptempo dance song with influences of electronic and R&B music.

Musically, "Radioactive" is a uptempo dance song with influences of electronic and R&B music.


==Release==
==Release==
In July 2012, it was announced that ''Radioactive'' would serve as the third single from ''ORA'' to be released in the US.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rita Ora Says Next U.S. Single Will Be ‘Radioactive’|url=http://popcrush.com/rita-ora-next-u-s-single-radioactive/|accessdate=10 January 2013}}</ref> In November 2012, it was confirmed that ''Radioactive'' would serve as her fourth single from ''ORA'' to be released in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rita Ora confirms new single 'Radioactive' - listen|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a436967/rita-ora-confirms-new-single-radioactive-listen.html|accessdate=10 January 2013}}</ref> The cover artwork for the song was revealed on January 9, 2012, and features Rita against a backdrop of colorful stars.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rita Ora reveals new single 'Radioactive' artwork|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a449769/rita-ora-reveals-new-single-radioactive-artwork-picture.html|accessdate=10 January 2013}}</ref>
In July 2012, it was announced that ''Radioactive'' would serve as the third single from ''ORA'' in the [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rita Ora Says Next U.S. Single Will Be ‘Radioactive’|url=http://popcrush.com/rita-ora-next-u-s-single-radioactive/|accessdate=10 January 2013}}</ref> In November 2012, it was confirmed that ''Radioactive'' would serve as the fourth single from ''ORA'' in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rita Ora confirms new single 'Radioactive' - listen|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a436967/rita-ora-confirms-new-single-radioactive-listen.html|accessdate=10 January 2013}}</ref> The cover artwork for the song was revealed on January 9, 2012, and features Rita against a backdrop of colorful stars.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rita Ora reveals new single 'Radioactive' artwork|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a449769/rita-ora-reveals-new-single-radioactive-artwork-picture.html|accessdate=10 January 2013}}</ref> The track was serviced to Australian radio only four weeks after [[Shine Ya Light]], and has so far peaked at #73 on the Australian Radio Airplay chart<ref name="AUM Report">[http://aumreport.com/amr100.html] AUM Report. Retrieved 2013-1-13</ref>.

The track was serviced to Australian radio only four weeks after [[Shine Ya Light]], and has so far peaked at #73 on the Australian Radio Airplay chart<ref name="AUM Report">[http://aumreport.com/amr100.html] AUM Report. Retrieved 2013-1-13</ref>.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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==Music video==
==Music video==
=== Background===
The music video, directed by Syndrome, premiered on YouTube on 10 December 2012, at a total length of four minutes and twenty-two seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI6VfwBV8Gc|title=RITA ORA - Radioactive|publisher=[[YouTube]] |10 January 2013 }}</ref> The music video features intense animation and graphics, along with futuristic fashion and robotics. On December 18, 2012, a behind-the-scenes video was posted on her official VEVO page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTSRrs0npa0 |title=RITA ORA - Radioactive - Behind The Scenes |publisher=[[YouTube]] |10 January 2013 }}</ref>
The music video, directed by Syndrome, premiered on YouTube on 10 December 2012, at a total length of four minutes and twenty-two seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI6VfwBV8Gc|title=RITA ORA - Radioactive|publisher=[[YouTube]] |10 January 2013 }}</ref> The music video features intense animation and graphics, along with futuristic fashion and robotics. On December 18, 2012, a behind-the-scenes video was posted on her official VEVO page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTSRrs0npa0 |title=RITA ORA - Radioactive - Behind The Scenes |publisher=[[YouTube]] |10 January 2013 }}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
*;Digital Remixes<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/radioactive-remixes/id592411848</ref>
* '''Digital download'''<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/radioactive-remixes/id592411848</ref>
# "Radioactive" – 4:11
# "Radioactive" – 4:11
# "Radioactive" (Zed Bias Remix) – 6:16
# "Radioactive" (Zed Bias Remix) – 6:16
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# "Radioactive" (Baggi Begovic Remix) – 5:46
# "Radioactive" (Baggi Begovic Remix) – 5:46
# "Radioactive" (Lucien Foort Remix) – 6:22
# "Radioactive" (Lucien Foort Remix) – 6:22

* '''Promotional CD single'''
# "Radioactive" – 4:11
# "Radioactive" (Radio Cut) - 3:23


===Weekly charts===
===Weekly charts===
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI6VfwBV8Gc Official music video] on [[YouTube]]

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[[Category:2013 singles]]
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[[Category:Rita Ora songs]]
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[[Category:Songs written by Sia Furler]]
[[Category:Songs written by Sia Furler]]
[[Category:Songs written by Greg Kurstin]]
[[Category:Songs written by Greg Kurstin]]

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Revision as of 12:21, 25 January 2013

"Radioactive"
Song

"Radioactive" is a song recorded by British recording artist Rita Ora, and released as the fourth overall single from her debut studio album, ORA. The single will be released on February 11, 2013. The song was co-written by Sia Furler and Greg Kurstin, while the latter also produced the cut. Musically, "Radioactive" is a uptempo dance song with influences of electronic and R&B music.

Release

In July 2012, it was announced that Radioactive would serve as the third single from ORA in the United States.[1] In November 2012, it was confirmed that Radioactive would serve as the fourth single from ORA in the United Kingdom.[2] The cover artwork for the song was revealed on January 9, 2012, and features Rita against a backdrop of colorful stars.[3] The track was serviced to Australian radio only four weeks after Shine Ya Light, and has so far peaked at #73 on the Australian Radio Airplay chart[4].

Critical reception

"Radioactive" received favorable reviews from music critics. Scott Kara from New Zealand Herald found it a highlight on the album and called it a "serenade" track.[5] Robert Corpsey from Digital Spy said he sees her in "Guetta-style dancefloor mode." He found the song a highlight on the album.[6] Jon O'Brien from Yahoo! Music called it a "gleaming neo-disco number."[7] Laurence Green from MusicOMH was very positive towards his statements of the song, calling it a "David Guetta-esque euro-techno" song and branded it "excellent."[8]

Music video

The music video, directed by Syndrome, premiered on YouTube on 10 December 2012, at a total length of four minutes and twenty-two seconds.[9] The music video features intense animation and graphics, along with futuristic fashion and robotics. On December 18, 2012, a behind-the-scenes video was posted on her official VEVO page.[10]

Track listing

  • Digital download[11]
  1. "Radioactive" – 4:11
  2. "Radioactive" (Zed Bias Remix) – 6:16
  3. "Radioactive" (Waze and Odyssey Remix) – 6:44
  4. "Radioactive" (The Flexican Remix) – 5:08
  5. "Radioactive" (Baggi Begovic Remix) – 5:46
  6. "Radioactive" (Lucien Foort Remix) – 6:22
  • Promotional CD single
  1. "Radioactive" – 4:11
  2. "Radioactive" (Radio Cut) - 3:23

Weekly charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 73
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 60

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 11 February 2013 Digital download Roc Nation

References

  1. ^ "Rita Ora Says Next U.S. Single Will Be 'Radioactive'". Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Rita Ora confirms new single 'Radioactive' - listen". Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Rita Ora reveals new single 'Radioactive' artwork". Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  4. ^ [1] AUM Report. Retrieved 2013-1-13
  5. ^ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10833577
  6. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/albumreviews/a402243/rita-ora-ora-album-review.html
  7. ^ Yahoo! Music Ora Review.
  8. ^ MusicOMH Ora Review
  9. ^ "RITA ORA - Radioactive". YouTube. {{cite web}}: Text "10 January 2013" ignored (help)
  10. ^ "RITA ORA - Radioactive - Behind The Scenes". YouTube. {{cite web}}: Text "10 January 2013" ignored (help)
  11. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/radioactive-remixes/id592411848
  12. ^ "Chart Track: Week 03, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
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