Runnin' (David Dallas song)
"Runnin'" | ||||
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Single by David Dallas | ||||
from the album Falling into Place | ||||
Released | 27 August 2013 | |||
Genre | Hip hop, blues | |||
Length | 3:46 | |||
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Producer(s) | Fire & Ice | |||
David Dallas singles chronology | ||||
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"Runnin'" is a 2013 single from New Zealand rapper David Dallas, released as the first official single from his third studio album Falling into Place.[1] It was released on 27 August 2013, peaking at #7 on the New Zealand Singles Chart[2] and was certified Platinum by Recorded Music NZ.
It features in the official release trailer for Madden NFL 25, the soundtrack for FIFA 14,[3] and also the critically acclaimed, Adam Sandler starring film Hustle.[4]
The official remix featuring Jim Jones of the Diplomats was released on 20 December 2013.
Composition
[edit]"Runnin'" is a blues-influenced hip hop song.[5]
Music video
[edit]A music video for the song was released on 22 September 2013. It was directed by Tom Gould and filmed in and around Mitimiti, a small settlement in the Hokianga. Much of the video was shot in the nearby historic St Gabriel's church in Pawarenga. The video also features wild horses of the region.[6]
Charts
[edit]Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 7 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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New Zealand (RMNZ)[8] | Platinum | 15,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Runnin' - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "David Dallas in New Zealand Charts". Archived from the original on 8 March 2007.
- ^ "FIFA 14 Soundtrack Reveal". EA Sports. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Hustle soundtrack: All the music featured in the movie". netflixlife.com. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ Unterberger, Andrew (6 February 2014). "Happy New Zealand Day! 10 NZ Artists Who Could Make A Lorde-Like Leap". Billboard. New York. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
- ^ "Behind the Scenes of 'David Dallas – Runnin' Video + Interview With Director Tom Gould". Lani Says. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "David Dallas – Runnin'". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – David Dallas – Runnin'". Recorded Music NZ.
- ^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart".