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"Calabria"
Single by Rune
Released2003
GenreHouse
Length
  • 7:45 (original mix)
  • 3:35 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Producer(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Rune singles chronology
"Calabria"
(2003) 		"Nothing New"
(2003)

"Calabria" is a song by Danish DJ/producer Rune Reilly Kölsch. It was originally released in 2003 by Credence, a sublabel of Parlophone Records.

The song has been remixed or released in numerous other versions by different artists, the most successful being "Calabria 2007" by Enur with vocals by Natasja Saad. Others include records by Drunkenmunky, Dirty Laundry and Kaner in 2004, by Alex Gaudino featuring vocals from Crystal Waters on "Destination Calabria" in 2006, by Criminal Vibes in 2013 and by Firebeatz and Jaques Le Noir in 2014. In 2007, Pitbull and Lil Jon sampled "Calabria 2007" in "The Anthem".

In 2014, British musician Guppy Slim played a set dedicated to "Calabria" at Casa Del Vibe in Bristol. It was recorded and played on BBC Radio 6 Music at various times following its performance.

In June 2022, two songs that sample "Calabria" were found climbing the UK top 30 at the same time.[1] The higher charting track of the two, as of 17 June 2022, was "21 Reasons" by DJ Nathan Dawe and singer Ella Henderson at number 9, while eight places below was West London drill rapper Benzz with "Je M'appelle".[2][3] Both songs sample the riff from "Calabria", while "Je M'appelle" also samples vocals from "Calabria 2007".

Calabria is the name of a region in southern Italy.

Track listing

2003 12" vinyl
  1. "Calabria" (Original Mix) – 7:45
  2. "Calabria" (Artificial Funk Remix) – 9:14
  3. "Calabria" (DJ Tool) – 2:05

Charts

Chart (2004) Peak
position
Greece (IFPI)[4] 30
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] 48

Drunkenmunky version

"Calabria"
Single by Drunkenmunky
B-side"Das Bass"
Released2004
GenreEurodance
Length
  • 5:41 (euro mix)
  • 2:45 (radio mix)
LabelD'n'A
Songwriter(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Producer(s)Klubbheads
Drunkenmunky singles chronology
"Yeah!"
(2003) 		"Calabria"
(2004) 		"Geht's Noch"
(2004)

Dutch group Drunkenmunky produced and released their version of "Calabria" in 2004. A remix in 2007 titled "Calabria (2007 Jump Mix)" was released which also charted.

Charts

"Calabria"
Chart (2004) Peak
position
Denmark (Tracklisten)[6] 4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] 38
"Calabria (2007 Jump Mix)"
Chart (2007) Peak
position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 61

Dirty Laundry version

Chart (2004) Peak
position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 80

"Calabria 2007" (Enur remix)

"Calabria 2007"
Single by ENUR featuring Natasja
from the album Raggatronic
Released13 March 2007
Genre
Length
  • 6:31 (club mix)
  • 3:51 (radio mix)
  • 3:58 (video version)
Label
Songwriter(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Producer(s)Johannes Torpe
Enur singles chronology
"You Got Me EP"
(2005) 		"Calabria 2007"
(2007) 		"Yesteryear" / "Run In"
(2007)

In 2007, a remix with additional dancehall beats and vocals by Danish reggae singer Natasja Saad was released, titled "Calabria 2007", by Rune and Johannes Torpe under the name Enur. This reggae fusion version has been very successful around the world and gained popularity in the United States in mid-to-late 2007. It received heavy club play, eventually entering the playlist of major Top-40/Dance radio stations such as Z100 and KTU. It placed at #80 on Z100's top 100 songs of 2007.[10] This version was featured in a Target advertisement for the 2007–2008 school year, featuring college dorm supplies, and due to the song's prominence in the ad, the song received much exposure.[11]

In 2008, the song hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 46, making it one of the highest peaking reggae fusion songs in 2008. There is also another remix featuring Mims[12] and a Dominican rap remix featuring Dominican artist Punto Rojo.[13] On 16 January 2008 the song reached number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart.

Track listing

CD single
  1. "Calabria 2007" (Radio Edit) – 3:52
  2. "Calabria 2007" (Club Mix) – 6:31
  3. "Calabria 2007" (Instrumental Mix) – 6:31

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2007–2008) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[14] 4
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[15] 21
France (SNEP)[16] 9
US Billboard Hot 100[17] 46
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[18] 1
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[19] 1
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[20] 28

Year-end charts

Chart (2007) Position
France (SNEP)[21] 54
Chart (2008) Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[22] 71
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[23] 21

Note: Months after the release of "Calabria 2007", its vocalist, Natasja Saad died in a car accident.

"Calabria (Firebeatz Remix)"

"Calabria (Firebeatz Remix)"
Single by Rune RK
Released13 October 2014
Genre
Length3:41
Label
Songwriter(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Producer(s)

In 2014, a remix by Dutch DJ duo Firebeatz was released on 13 October, along with a supporting music video.[24]

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[25] 81
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[26] 32
France (SNEP)[27] 63
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[28] 1

DMNDS and Fallen Roses version

In 2021, DMNDS[29] and Fallen Roses released their version of "Calabria 2007" on Stef van Vugt's Dance Fruits label,[30][31][32][33] a sub-label of his Strange Fruits/Fruits Music record company. Featuring Lujavo[34] & Lunis and Nito-Onna, the song charted in several countries across Europe, and was most successful in Finland.

Track listing

Digital download

  1. "Calabria" – 2:08

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[35] 40
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[36] 12
France (SNEP)[37] 27
Germany (GfK)[38] 95
Netherlands (Single Tip)[39] 8
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[40] 64
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[41] 79

Year-end charts

Chart (2021) Position
France (SNEP)[42] 123

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[43] Gold 15,000‡
France (SNEP)[44] Platinum 200,000‡
Norway (IFPI Norway)[45] Gold 30,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[46] Platinum 50,000‡
Streaming
Sweden (GLF)[47] Gold 4,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

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  9. ^ "Dirty Laundry – Calabria" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
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  11. ^ "Target 2008 Commercial - Feat. Calabria 2008 💯💯🎶". YouTube. The StormBolt 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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