Energy (Stay Far Away)

"Energy (Stay Far Away)" is a song by English grime artist Skepta and Nigerian musician Wizkid.[1] It initially debuted at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart, but reached a peak of number 59 following the release of its music video in September. The song spent a total of 15 weeks on the UK Singles chart.[2][3][4] It has been certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

"Energy (Stay Far Away)"
Single by Skepta and Wizkid
Released20 June 2018
Length3:19
LabelBoy Better Know
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Sarz
Skepta singles chronology
"Pure Water"
(2018)		 "Energy (Stay Far Away)"
(2018)		 "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)"
(2018)

Critical reception

Pulse Nigeria called it a "groovy song which has a message for anyone with a negative vibe" and a "perfect anthem for clubs".[5] HotNewHipHop called it an "underrated banger" and "just the record to seal Skepta's ambitious switch to the big stage".[6]

Music video

The music video for the song was directed by Meji Alabi and features Skepta and Wizkid partying on a beach in Lagos, Nigeria.[3] It pays homage to Fela Kuti.[5] The Fader magazine said the video was full of "palm trees, white beaches, beautiful people, and good vibes",[7] while Hypebeast considered it to be flaunting Nigeria's "enticing culture".[8]

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 59
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[9] 37

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[10] Platinum 600,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Energy (Stay Far Away) - Single by Skepta & Wizkid". Music.apple.com. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. "Official Singles Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  3. "Skepta And Wizkid Party In Lagos For "Energy (Stay Far Away)" Video". Complex.com. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  4. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  5. Ohunyon, Ehis (6 September 2018). "Skepta - Energy (Stay Far Away) feat. Wizkid". Pulse.ng. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  6. "Skepta Plans His Homecoming With WizKid On "Energy (Stay Far Away)"". HotNewHipHop.com. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  7. "Skepta and WizKid head to Nigeria for their "Energy" video". Thefader.com. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  8. "Skepta & Wizkid Present the Beauty of Nigeria in "Energy" Video". Hypebeast.com. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  9. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  10. "British single certifications – Skepta & Wizkid – Energy (Stay Far Away)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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