Flashing Lights (Chase & Status song)
Encyclopedia
"Flashing Lights" is a single from English
drum-and-bass duo Chase & Status
and Sub Focus
, featuring vocals from Takura. The single was released as a digital download
on 18 November 2011, and serves as the seventh single from the studio album No More Idols
.
on 20 November 2011. The digital bundle includes a remix from drum & bass producer S.P.Y, Brixton Briefcase VIP (Feat. D Double E) and Brixton Briefcase VIP (Dub Mix).
Takura Tendayi had previously collaborated with both Chase & Status and Sub Focus, appearing on their respective début albums More Than Alot
and Sub Focus
. He provided vocals for "Can't Get Enough", "Streetlife", "Running" and "Is It Worth It" by Chase and Status, as well as "World of Hurt" and "Coming Closer" by Sub Focus.
Digital download
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
drum-and-bass duo Chase & Status
Chase & Status
Chase & Status are an electronic music production duo from London consisting of Saul Milton and Will Kennard. MC Rage & Andy Gangadeen also make up the live band.-2003-2005:...
and Sub Focus
Sub Focus
Nick Douwma, better known by his stage name Sub Focus, is an English Electronic Music record producer. He has been releasing records since 2003. On 12 October 2009, he released his self-titled debut album.-Chart success:...
, featuring vocals from Takura. The single was released as a digital download
Music download
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on 18 November 2011, and serves as the seventh single from the studio album No More Idols
No More Idols
No More Idols is the second album by British production duo Chase & Status, released on 28 January 2011. No More Idols marks the first major full-length release by Chase & Status since their debut album More Than Alot three years prior; a period in which the group signed a major management deal...
.
Background
The song was released in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
on 20 November 2011. The digital bundle includes a remix from drum & bass producer S.P.Y, Brixton Briefcase VIP (Feat. D Double E) and Brixton Briefcase VIP (Dub Mix).
Takura Tendayi had previously collaborated with both Chase & Status and Sub Focus, appearing on their respective début albums More Than Alot
More Than Alot
-Personnel:Chase & Status* Will Kennard – producer* Saul Milton – producerProduction* Stuart Hawkes – masteringAdditional musicians* Digga – vocals* Five O – vocals* Jenna G – vocals* Kano – vocals* Nneka – vocals* Plan B – vocals...
and Sub Focus
Sub Focus (album)
-Alternate versions:* An extended version of "Timewarp" is available on the "Timewarp / Join the Dots" single.* Alternate versions of "Rock It" and "Follow the Light" are available on the "Rock It / Follow the Light" single....
. He provided vocals for "Can't Get Enough", "Streetlife", "Running" and "Is It Worth It" by Chase and Status, as well as "World of Hurt" and "Coming Closer" by Sub Focus.
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Flashing Lights" was first released onto YouTube on 18 November 2011 at a total length of four minutes and thirty-four seconds.Track listing
Album version- "Flashing Lights" - 4:11
Digital download
- "Flashing Lights" (Radio Edit) - 3:06
- "Flashing Lights" (S.P.Y. Remix) - 5:00
- "Brixton Briefcase VIP" (feat. D Double E) - 4:22
- "Brixton Briefcase VIP" (feat. D Double E) (Dub Mix) - 4:22
Credits and personnel
- Lead vocals – Takura Tendayi
- ProducerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
s – Saul Milton, Will Kennard, Nick Douwma - songwriter – Will Kennard, Saul Milton, Takura Tendayi
- LabelRecord labelIn the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
: Mercury RecordsMercury RecordsMercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
Chart performance
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 18 November 2011 | Digital Download | Mercury Records |