Balance-toi
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For the 1996 song, see Reciprok
"Balance-toi" is a 2007 song recorded by NBA player Tony Parker
. Written and composed by Skalp, Eloquence and Tony Parker, it was the singer's debut single from his eponymous album. It was released on 26 March 2007, and achieved success in France.
. Tony Parker was also the first artist to sign with new established record label Music One, the new record label from French TV station TF1
.
In the music video, Parker's former wife Eva Longoria
can be seen.
.
In France, the single went straight to number-one on 5 May 2007, selling over 10,000 units, and remained at its peak for a sole week. The following weeks, it did not stop to drop rather quickly and totaled four weeks in the top ten, eleven weeks in top 50 and twenty one weeks on the chart.
"Balance-toi" is a 2007 song recorded by NBA player Tony Parker
Tony Parker
William Anthony "Tony" Parker is a French professional basketball player who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA....
. Written and composed by Skalp, Eloquence and Tony Parker, it was the singer's debut single from his eponymous album. It was released on 26 March 2007, and achieved success in France.
Background
The song is produced by Skalp, known from the famous French producer duo Kore & SkalpKore & Skalp
Kore & Skalp are two DJs and producers who have worked together since 1997. Among others, they have made mixtapes, concerts and Scratch performances. And they have produced music for a good many underground groups, e.g. Eloquence, Costello and la Scred Connexion.Since 2001 Kore & Skalp have been...
. Tony Parker was also the first artist to sign with new established record label Music One, the new record label from French TV station TF1
TF1
TF1 is a national French TV channel, controlled by TF1 Group, whose major share-holder is Bouygues. TF1's average market share of 24% makes it the most popular domestic network...
.
In the music video, Parker's former wife Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria
Eva Jacqueline Longoria is an American actress, best known for portraying Gabrielle Solis on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives...
can be seen.
Chart performances
The song had heavy rotation on French radio stations like NRJ and SkyrockSkyrock
Skyrock.com is a social networking site offering its members a free web space where they can create a blog, add a profile, and exchange messages with other registered members...
.
In France, the single went straight to number-one on 5 May 2007, selling over 10,000 units, and remained at its peak for a sole week. The following weeks, it did not stop to drop rather quickly and totaled four weeks in the top ten, eleven weeks in top 50 and twenty one weeks on the chart.
Track listings
- CD single
- "Balance-toi" (radio edit) — 3:36
- "Balance-toi" (remix club extended by Skalp) — 4:38
- "Balance-toi" (radio edit/instrumental) — 3:32
- CD single - Promo
- "Balance-toi" (radio edit) — 3:36
- Digital download
- "Balance-toi" (radio edit) — 3:36
- "Balance-toi" (remix club extended by Skalp) — 4:38
- "Balance-toi" (radio edit/instrumental) — 3:32
Peak positions
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Utratip Chart | 4 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 7 |
| French Digital Chart | 10 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
End of year charts
| End of year chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| French Airplay Chart | 197 |
| French Club Chart | 39 |
| French Singles Chart | 52 |