Blk & Blu
"Blk & Blu" is a song by British record production duo Chase & Status, featuring vocals from British singer Ed Thomas. It was released independently on 24 March 2014 as the fourth single from their third studio album Brand New Machine.[1][2][3] However, the song charted prior to independent release and entered the UK Singles Chart at number 181 upon the album release,[4] rising to number 48 after release. The Preditah remix premiered on DJ Target's BBC Radio 1 show on 8 February 2014,[5][6] and the Calibre remix premiered on UKF Drum & Bass on 9 February 2014.[7]
"Blk & Blu" | ||||
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Single by Chase & Status featuring Ed Thomas | ||||
from the album Brand New Machine | ||||
Released | 24 March 2014 | |||
Genre | UK garage | |||
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Producer(s) | Chase & Status | |||
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Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Blk & Blu" was first released onto YouTube on 20 February 2014 at a total length of 4 minutes and 41 seconds. It was directed by Rollo Jackson.[8]
Track listing
Credits and personnel
- Vocals – Ed Thomas
- Lyrics – Ed Thomas
- Producer – Chase & Status (Will Kennard and Saul Milton)
- Label – MTA Records, Mercury Records, RAM Records
Chart performance
Weekly charts
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[13] | 25 |
UK Dance (OCC)[14] | 14 |
UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 48 |
Release history
Country | Release date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 24 March 2014 |
References
- "Blk & Blu Feat Ed Thomas". Chase & Status. 29 January 2014.
- "Blk & Blu Feat Ed Thomas". SoundCloud. 17 October 2013.
- "Brand New Machine". Amazon.co.uk. 7 October 2013.
- "UK Singles Chart Archive: Top 200 New Entries". Zobbel. 19 October 2013.
- "Twitter / DJTarget". Twitter. 8 February 2014.
- DJ Target (8 February 2014). "DJ Target, 08/02/2014". BBC Radio 1Xtra.
- UKF (9 February 2014). "Chase & Status - Blk & Blu (Ft. Ed Thomas) (Calibre Remix)". YouTube.
- "Chase & Status - Blk & Blu ft. Ed Thomas". YouTube. 19 February 2014.
- "Blk & Blu (Remixes) (feat. Ed Thomas) - Single by Chase & Status". iTunes Store. 24 March 2014.
- "Chase & Status Blk & Blu Calibre Remix". Chase & Status. 10 February 2014.
- "Blk & Blu (Preditah Remix)". Chase and Status. 12 February 2014.
- "Blk & Blu Feat Ed Thomas (Zed Bias Remix)". Chase and Status. 28 February 2014.
- "Chase & Status feat. Ed Thomas – Blk & Blu" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.