Brazil (Declan McKenna song)
| "Brazil" | ||||
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| Single by Declan McKenna | ||||
| from the album What Do You Think About the Car? | ||||
| Released | 4 December 2015 | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Declan McKenna | |||
| Producer(s) | Max Marlow | |||
| Declan McKenna singles chronology | ||||
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"Brazil" is a song by English singer, songwriter, and musician Declan McKenna. It was released as the lead single from McKenna's debut studio album, What Do You Think About the Car? on 4 December 2015. The song was written by Declan McKenna and produced by Max Marlow.
Critical reception
After putting just one song on his Bandcamp page, around forty managers heard of the song and rushed to his next gig to try to sign him. The song was written about the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the dismal poverty in the country and the corruption surrounding Sepp Blatter and other FIFA officials.[1] BBC News called the song an extraordinarily mature song for a 16-year-old songwriter.[2] Matt Wilkinson at NME called it "one of the best songs" of 2015, he said, "This bright’n’breezy Hertfordshire teen's first track 'Brazil' was one of the best songs of last year, recalling Jamie T right at the start of his career and being easily the finest song to ever be written about corruption in football."[3]
Live performances
On 25 May 2016, McKenna performed the song live on the late-night talk show Conan, which was shown on TBS.[4] He performed the song live at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2017 on the BBC Introducing Stage.[5]
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Brazil" was first released onto YouTube on 2 December 2014. The music video was directed by Dan Stokes.[6]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]
- Max Marlow – producer, engineer, mixing engineer
- Declan McKenna – composer, lyricist, associated performer
- Barry Grint – mastering engineer
Charts
| Chart (2015–2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[8] | 135 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[9] | 45 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] | 12 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 16 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[12] | 41 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 4 December 2015 | Digital download | Columbia Records |
References
- ^ Welch, Andy (12 December 2015). "Glastonbury Festival competition winner Declan McKenna is one to watch". Bristol Post. Archived from the original on 20 December 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "New Talent at Glastonbury". BBC News. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "New Music Of The Day: Declan McKenna - Paracetamol". NME. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna "Brazil" 05/25/16 - CONAN on TBS". YouTube. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna - Brazil (Radio 1's Big Weekend 2017)". YouTube. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna - Brazil". YouTube. 2 December 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Credits / Brazil / Declan McKenna – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna – Brazil" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Japan Hot 100 Chart | August 17, 2017". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ "British single certifications – Declan McKenna – Brazil". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 June 2020.