It's Chico Time
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"It's Chico Time" is the first single by The X Factor contestant Chico
(full name Yousseph "Chico" Slimani). Chico performed the song on the show on 19 November 2005. It is the only time that a contestant has performed an original song in the live stages of the show. It was released in the UK on 27 February 2006 and entered the UK Singles Chart
at #1 on 5 March 2006 toppling Madonna
's hit Sorry
and staying for two weeks at the top of the chart.
The song was written and composed by Mark Hudson with Chico contributing some of the lyrics himself. The general theme of the song is to not take life too seriously and just party, as life is too short.
The video is low-budget, with a plain white background with lines of red, yellow and orange and a staircase where Chico stands at the beginning of the video. The video features many children (known as "Chiquettes") dancing along with Chico.
He is the first non-winner of The X Factor to have his debut single debut at number 1.
in South Africa
. Aptly entitled "It's England Time", a play on "It's Chico Time", it uses the same tune of his previous #1 hit with amended lyrics. The song was first played on The Chris Moyles Show
. Slimani recorded the single after having a 'vision' that England won the 2010 World Cup and that in the celebrations, commentators made reference to his song. The actual single debuted was released on 8 February 2010. Proceeds went to Rainbow Child Foundation to help under privileged children in Africa.
Chico Slimani
Yousseph "Chico" Slimani is a Welsh born singer of Moroccan descent who rose to prominence in the United Kingdom after reaching the quarter-finals of the 2005 series of the talent show The X Factor. In 2006, he had a number 1 hit on the British charts entitled "It's Chico Time"...
(full name Yousseph "Chico" Slimani). Chico performed the song on the show on 19 November 2005. It is the only time that a contestant has performed an original song in the live stages of the show. It was released in the UK on 27 February 2006 and entered the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at #1 on 5 March 2006 toppling Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's hit Sorry
Sorry (Madonna song)
"Sorry" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her tenth studio album Confessions on a Dance Floor. It was written and produced by Madonna and Stuart Price and released as the second single from the album on February 28, 2006. It later appeared on Celebration, her 2009 greatest hits...
and staying for two weeks at the top of the chart.
The song was written and composed by Mark Hudson with Chico contributing some of the lyrics himself. The general theme of the song is to not take life too seriously and just party, as life is too short.
The video is low-budget, with a plain white background with lines of red, yellow and orange and a staircase where Chico stands at the beginning of the video. The video features many children (known as "Chiquettes") dancing along with Chico.
He is the first non-winner of The X Factor to have his debut single debut at number 1.
Tracklisting
- "It's Chico Time"
- "It's Chico Time" (X Factor show version)
- "Kiss" written by Robert Kerr
- "It's Chico Time" (video)
It's England Time
In 2010, Slimani recorded a single in support of the English Footbal Team to the 2010 FIFA World Cup2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. Aptly entitled "It's England Time", a play on "It's Chico Time", it uses the same tune of his previous #1 hit with amended lyrics. The song was first played on The Chris Moyles Show
The Chris Moyles Show
The Chris Moyles Show is the current BBC Radio 1 breakfast show in the UK, and has been since Chris Moyles became the station's breakfast show presenter on 5 January 2004. From 2004 to 2007, the show was broadcast 6:55–10:00 am each weekday, but since 15 October 2007 it has started from...
. Slimani recorded the single after having a 'vision' that England won the 2010 World Cup and that in the celebrations, commentators made reference to his song. The actual single debuted was released on 8 February 2010. Proceeds went to Rainbow Child Foundation to help under privileged children in Africa.