Energy (Stay Far Away)
| "Energy (Stay Far Away)" | ||||
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| Single by Skepta and Wizkid | ||||
| Released | June 20, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:19 | |||
| Label | Boy Better Know | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Sarz | |||
| Skepta singles chronology | ||||
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"Energy (Stay Far Away)" is a song by English grime artist Skepta and Nigerian musician Wizkid.[1] It initially debuted at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart, but reached a peak of number 59 following the release of its music video in September. The song spent a total of 15 weeks on the UK Singles chart.[2][3][4] It has been certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Critical reception
Pulse Nigeria called it a "groovy song which has a message for anyone with a negative vibe" and a "perfect anthem for clubs".[5] HotNewHipHop called it an "underrated banger" and "just the record to seal Skepta's ambitious switch to the big stage".[6]
Music video
The music video for the song was directed by Meji Alabi and features Skepta and Wizkid partying on a beach in Lagos, Nigeria.[3] It pays homage to Fela Kuti.[5] The Fader magazine said the video was full of "palm trees, white beaches, beautiful people, and good vibes",[7] while Hypebeast considered it to be flaunting Nigeria's "enticing culture".[8]
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 59 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[9] | 37 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/energy-stay-far-away-single/1400760994
- ^ https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20180629/7501/
- ^ a b https://www.complex.com/music/2018/09/skepta-wizkid-energy-stay-far-away-video
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ a b https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/watch-wizkid-and-skepta-video-for-energy-stay-far-away-id8817677.html
- ^ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/skepta-plans-his-homecoming-with-wizkid-on-energy-stay-far-away-new-video.44371.html
- ^ https://www.thefader.com/2018/09/06/skepta-wizkid-energy-video
- ^ https://hypebeast.com/2018/9/skepta-wizkid-energy-stay-far-away-music-video
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ id MUST BE PROVIDED for UK CERTIFICATION.
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