I Know You (Craig David song)
"I Know You" is a song by British singer Craig David, featuring the British indie pop band Bastille. It was written by David, Dan Smith, Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith, and Helen "Carmen Reece" Culver for his seventh studio album, The Time Is Now (2018), with production helmed by Thorneycroft-Smith under his pseudonyme Fraser T Smith. The song was released on 23 November 2017, as the second single from the album and reached number five on the UK Singles Chart.[1][2][3]
"I Know You" | ||||
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Single by Craig David featuring Bastille | ||||
from the album The Time Is Now | ||||
Released | 23 November 2017 | |||
Length | 3:36 | |||
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Producer(s) | Fraser T Smith | |||
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Background
"I Know You" is the first collaboration between David and Bastille. The official audio for the song was released on David's official YouTube account on 23 November 2017.[4]
Music video
The music video for the song first premiered on 4 January 2018 on NME's official website, before later being uploaded to YouTube.[5] It features David and Smith (of Bastille) at a party. Another David song, "For the Gram" can be heard at the beginning in the background.[6] Directed by Alex Southam, "I Know You" video finds David at a basement party where he takes shots, sings karaoke and just enjoys moments with his friends.[7]
Live performances
David and Smith performed the song live for the first time on Sounds Like Friday Night on 24 November 2017[8] and later performed it on the Strictly Come Dancing results show on 10 December 2017 and the Top of the Pops New Year's Eve special on 31 December 2017.[9] David performed the song solo on The Last Leg on 26 January 2018.[10]
Track listing
All tracks written by Craig David, Dan Smith, Fraser T Smith, and Helen "Carmen Reece" Culver.[11]
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I Know You" (featuring Bastille) (Canto Remix) |
| 3:31 |
2. | "I Know You" (featuring Bastille) (Sobr Remix) |
| 3:33 |
3. | "I Know You" (featuring Bastille) (Vigiland Remix) | 3:03 | |
4. | "I Know You" (featuring Bastille) (Sultan & Shepard Remix) |
| 3:39 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an additional producer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[24] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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United Kingdom | 23 November 2017 | Digital download |
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References
- "Craig David teams up with Bastille on his new single 'I Know You'". Digital Spy. 24 November 2017.
- "Listen to 'I Know You', the new single from Craig David and Bastille". NME. 24 November 2017.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- "Craig David - I Know You (Audio) ft. Bastille". 23 November 2017.
- "Craig David and Bastille unveil video for epic collaboration 'I Know You' - NME". 4 January 2018.
- CraigDavidVEVO (4 January 2018). "Craig David - I Know You ft. Bastille" – via YouTube.
- Samuels, Keithan (10 January 2018). "Craig David Releases Video for New Single 'I Know You'". ratedrnb.com. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- BBC Music (24 November 2017). "Craig David feat. Bastille - I Know You" – via YouTube.
- "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- Leg, The Last (26 January 2018). "I Know You @CraigDavid pic.twitter.com/doKnWZsf5q".
- The Time Is Now (booklet). Speakerbox, Insanity, RCA. 2018.
- "I Know You (feat. Bastille) – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- "I Know You (feat. Bastille) (Remixes EP)". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- "Craig David feat. Bastille – I Know You" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- "Croatia ARC TOP 100". HRT. Archived from the original on 15 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- "Bastille Chart History (Euro Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- "Craig David feat. Bastille – I Know You" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography Craig David". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- "Craig David feat. Bastille – I Know You". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- "Craig David Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 May 2018.
- "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2018". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- "British single certifications – Craig David Ft Bastille – I Know You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 June 2019.