Hits (Example album)
#Hits is a greatest hits album consisting of songs by the British recording artist Example. It was released on 5 August 2013. It is Example's final release with Ministry of Sound, as he had signed a new record deal with Epic Records.[2] According to Example he has received negative feedback regarding the decision to release a compilation album. He released a statement on his official Instagram profile saying the release was decided by Ministry of Sound and "totally beyond my control".[3] It debuted at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart.
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | 5 August 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2012 | |||
| Genre | British hip hop, dance-pop | |||
| Length | 1:08:30 | |||
| Label | Ministry of Sound | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Changed the Way You Kiss Me" | Playing in the Shadows | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Kickstarts" | Won't Go Quietly | 3:02 |
| 3. | "We'll Be Coming Back" (Calvin Harris featuring Example) | 18 Months / The Evolution of Man | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Stay Awake" | Playing in the Shadows | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Won't Go Quietly" | Won't Go Quietly | 3:39 |
| 6. | "Say Nothing" | The Evolution of Man | 3:41 |
| 7. | "Watch the Sun Come Up" | Won't Go Quietly | 3:24 |
| 8. | "Natural Disaster" (Laidback Luke vs. Example) | Playing in the Shadows | 5:06 |
| 9. | "Midnight Run" | Playing in the Shadows | 4:00 |
| 10. | "Playing in the Shadows" | Playing in the Shadows | 4:39 |
| 11. | "Last Ones Standing" | Won't Go Quietly | 3:25 |
| 12. | "Hooligans (VIP Mix)" (with Don Diablo) | Won't Go Quietly | 3:37 |
| 13. | "Watch the Sun Come Up (Moám Remix)" | Watch the Sun Come Up EP | 7:16 |
| 14. | "Close Enemies (Jakob Liedholm Remix)" | Close Enemies EP | 5:40 |
| 15. | "Say Nothing (Hardwell & Dannic Remix)" | Say Nothing EP | 6:12 |
| 16. | "Unorthodox" (Wretch 32 featuring Example) | Black and White | 3:03 |
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Irish Albums (IRMA)[4] | 74 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] | 12 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 11 |
| UK Dance Albums (OCC)[7] | 8 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- David Jeffries (26 September 2006). "Example- Hits". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- "Example '#hits' album announced". Digital Spy. 22 July 2013.
- "@example on Instagram: "I am receiving lots of enquiries (and abuse!?) about the "#hits" compilation album being issued this week by Ministry of Sound featuring…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
- "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week {{{week}}}, {{{year}}}". Chart-Track. IRMA.
- August 2013/40/ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Example | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart.
- August 2013/105/ "Official Dance Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- "British album certifications – Example – Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
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