Game Over (EP)
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| Released | 3 November 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
| Genre | UK rap | |||
| Length | 36:49 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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| Singles from Game Over | ||||
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Game Over is the second extended play by British rapper Dave. It was released on 3 November 2017 independently for streaming and digital download.[1] The EP includes 7 tracks with production rapper, Fraser T Smith, 169 and Steel Banglez, alongside a guest appearance from MoStack. It succeeds Dave's debut EP, Six Paths (2016).
Game Over debuted at number thirteen on the UK Albums Chart. The EP was supported by two singles: "Question Time" and "No Words" featuring MoStack, the latter of which peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
Background
On 9 October 2017, Dave announced his second extended play, Game Over, alongside the announcement of its accompanying tour.[2]
Promotion
Throughout 2017, Dave released numerous non-album singles that preceded the release of Game Over – "Samantha" featuring J Hus on 27 January 2017, "Revenge" on 4 April 2017, "100M's" on 26 May 2017 and "Tequila" on 14 July 2017.[3][4][5][6]
The lead single, "Question Time" was released on 9 October 2017 alongside its music video and the pre-order for the EP.[7] The politically-charged song comments on Brexit, the Grenfell Tower disaster and NHS budget cuts.[8]
A day before the EP's release, the music video for the second single "No Words" featuring MoStack was uploaded to YouTube.[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Game Over" |
| 3:38 | |
| 2. | "Question Time" | Omoregie |
| 7:07 |
| 3. | "Attitude" | Omoregie | Dave | 3:16 |
| 4. | "Calling Me Out" |
| Sevaqk | 2:55 |
| 5. | "How I Met My Ex" | Omoregie | Dave | 7:25 |
| 6. | "No Words" (featuring MoStack) |
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| 3:30 |
| 7. | "My 19th Birthday" |
| 169 | 8:58 |
| Total length: | 36:49 | |||
Notes
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 13 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Silver | 60,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b "Game Over by Dave on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Dave announces 'Game Over' EP and UK Tour". Link Up TV. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Samantha – Single by Dave on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Revenge – Single by Dave on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "100M's – Single by Dave on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Tequila – Single by Dave on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Dave – Question Time". YouTube. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Dave releases new 'Game Over' EP". Mix Mag. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Dave – No Words (feat. Mostack)". YouTube. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "British album certifications – Dave – Game Over". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 4 October 2019. Select albums in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Game Over in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.