Dynamite (Sean Paul song)
"Dynamite" is a song by Jamaican rapper and singer Sean Paul featuring Australian singer-songwriter Sia. It was released by Island Records as the fourth single from Paul's eighth studio album Scorcha on 22 October 2021.
"Dynamite" | ||||
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Single by Sean Paul featuring Sia | ||||
from the album Scorcha | ||||
Released | 22 October 2021 | |||
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Length | 3:32 | |||
Label | Island | |||
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"Dynamite" on YouTube |
Background and release
"Dynamite" marks the second collaboration between Sean Paul and Sia.[1] In 2016, Sia released a version of her single "Cheap Thrills" featuring Paul.[2] It later reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent four weeks there.[3] After this, Paul says he and Sia knew they would record another single to act as its follow-up.[4] When Paul sent Sia a working version of "Dynamite", she told him that "he had another hit on his hands".[5]
Sean Paul announced the release of "Dynamite" via his social media accounts on 16 October 2021[6] and it was released shortly after on 22 October.[7]
Composition
"Dynamite" is an upbeat pop and dancehall song.[4][8] The Independent described it as a "feel-good dancefloor-filler".[5] It was produced by Canadian duo Banx & Ranx, Greg Kurstin, and Jason Jigzagula Henriques. Banx & Ranx and Kurstin were involved in songwriting too, alongside Paul, Sia, and Nyann "News" Lodge.[9]
Track listing
Digital download and streaming[7]
- "Dynamite" (featuring Sia) – 3:32
Digital download and streaming – remixes[10]
- "Dynamite" (featuring Sia and Miss Lafamilia) [Banx & Ranx Remix] – 2:21
- "Dynamite" (featuring Sia) [Nelsaan Remix] – 3:22
- "Dynamite" (featuring Sia) – 3:32
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
- Sean Paul – songwriting, vocals
- Sia – songwriting, vocals
- Greg Kurstin – songwriting, production, programming, additional production, additional engineering, vocal engineering
- Jason Jigzagula Henriques – production, executive production
- Banx & Ranx – production
- Yannick Rastogi – songwriting, drums, bass guitar, keyboards, programming
- Zacharie Raymond – songwriting, drums, bass guitar, keyboards, programming
- Nyann "News" Lodge – songwriting, recording engineering
- Julian Burg – additional engineering
- Josh Gudwin – mixing
- Heidi Wang – mixing assistant
- Chris Athens – mastering
Charts
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11] | 50 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[12] | 25 |
France (SNEP)[13] | 108 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] | 31 |
Norway (VG-lista)[15] | 39 |
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[16] | 2 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 92 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France (SNEP)[18] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 22 October 2021 | Original | Island | [7] | |
Italy | 29 October 2021 | Contemporary hit radio | Universal | [19] | |
Various | 14 January 2022 |
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Remixes | Island | [10] |
References
- Mallick, Dani (17 March 2022). "Sean Paul Happy To Be Back On Stage After Two Years". DancehallMag. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- Davidson, Amy (11 February 2016). "Sia's remix of 'Cheap Thrills' is proof that Sean Paul improves everything". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- Trust, Gary (22 August 2016). "The Chainsmokers & Halsey's 'Closer' Climbs to No. 1 on Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- Lavin, Will (24 October 2021). "Sean Paul and Sia reunite for 'Dynamite' new single". NME. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- Perry, Kevin E G (27 October 2021). "Sean Paul interview: 'Weed from legal dispensaries tastes like cardboard'". The Independent. ISSN 1741-9743. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- Sean Paul [@duttypaul] (16 October 2021). "It's official - #SIA n me done did it again!!! DYNAMITE SOON BLAST! Pre-Save Now on di link" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 March 2023 – via Twitter.
- Sean Paul. "Dynamite (feat. Sia) - Single". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on 14 April 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- Zemler, Emily (22 October 2021). "Hear Sean Paul and Sia Team Up on Club-Ready Single 'Dynamite'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- "Sean Paul, Sia – Dynamite / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- Sean Paul. "Dynamite (feat. Sia) [Remixes] - Single". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- "Sean Paul feat. Sia – Dynamite" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- "Sean Paul feat. Sia – Dynamite" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- "Sean Paul feat. Sia – Dynamite" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- "Norwegian Singles Chart / Week 43 / 2021". VG-lista. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- "Week 02 – January 13, 2022" (in Dutch). Nationale Top 40. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- "Sean Paul feat. Sia – Dynamite". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- "French single certifications – Sean Paul feat. Sia – Dynamite" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- "SEAN PAUL "Dynamite" | (Radio Date: 29/10/2021)". radiodate.it. Retrieved 2 March 2023.