Blue Angels (song)

"Blue Angels" is a hip-hop song by Pras Michel, released as the third single from his debut solo studio album, Ghetto Supastar. The track features vocals from American group The Product G&B. The single was released on September 28, 1998, as a last minute replacement for What'cha Wanna Do, which was removed from shelves just days before its release. The track samples the theme song "Grease" by Frankie Valli. "Blue Angels" was a commercial success in the United Kingdom, where it reached the top ten.

"Blue Angels"
Single by Pras Michel featuring The Product G&B
from the album Ghetto Supastar
ReleasedSeptember 28, 1998
Recorded1998
GenreHip-hop
Length4:18
LabelColumbia Records
Songwriter(s)Pras Michel
Producer(s)Pras
Pras Michel featuring The Product G&B singles chronology
"Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)"
(1998)		 "Blue Angels"
(1998)		 "What'cha Wanna Do"
(1998)

The accompanying music video (directed by Antoine Fuqua) features Pras on a submarine that is about to crash. His mission to save the crew members is thwarted when the ship implodes, causing everyone but Pras to die, as he manages to escape by jumping over the side of the ship.[1]

Track listing
  1. "Blue Angels" (4:18)
  2. "Blue Angels" (K Gee Remix) (5:57)
  3. "Blue Angels" (Seani B Remix) (6:13)
  1. "Blue Angels" (4:18)
  2. "Ghetto Supastar" (The Black Apple Remix) (5:03)
  3. "Murder Dem" (3:52)

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1998) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 55
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] 9
Germany (Official German Charts)[6] 75
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 27
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[8] 10
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 92
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] 10
Scotland (OCC)[11] 19
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 10
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[13] 50
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 6
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[15] 1

Year-end charts
Chart (1998) Position
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] 69

References
  1. "Pras - Blue Angels (Official Music Video) - Video". Metacafe.com. 2009-09-15. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
  2. "Pras* - Blue Angels (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
  3. "Pras* - Blue Angels (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
  4. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 187.
  5. "PRAS – Blue Angels" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  6. "PRAS – Blue Angels" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  7. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Blue Angels". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  8. "Tipparade-lijst van week 50, 1998". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  9. "PRAS – Blue Angels" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  10. "PRAS – Blue Angels". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  11. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  12. "PRAS – Blue Angels". Singles Top 100. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  13. "PRAS – Blue Angels". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  14. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  15. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  16. "Årslista Singlar – År 1998" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 23, 2020.


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