Pakistan (D-Block Europe song)

"Pakistan" is a song by British rap collective D-Block Europe featuring British rapper Clavish. It was released on 29 June 2023, as the second single from D-Block Europe's sixth mixtape DBE World. The song was produced by Da Beatfreakz.[1][2]

"Pakistan"
Single by D-Block Europe and Clavish
from the album DBE World
Released29 June 2023 (2023-06-29)
Length2:54
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Adam Williams
  • Ricky Banton
  • Cian Wright
  • Obi Ebele
  • Uche Ebele
Producer(s)Da Beatfreakz
D-Block Europe singles chronology
"Side Effects"
(2023)		 "Pakistan"
(2023)		 "Potential"
(2023)
Clavish singles chronology
"100mph Freestyle x3"
(2023)		 "Pakistan"
(2023)		 "Click Of My Fingers"
(2023)
Music video
"Pakistan" on YouTube

Background

The track was first teased by Young Adz through Instagram live in 2020 prior to the official release. The original song was solely Young Adz, however, the official release sees an addition of Dirtbike LB and Clavish.[1]

Critical reception

Critics noted that "Pakistan" has an "energetic and infectious beat" with a "catchy hook."[3] It's also noted that Clavish's verse is "smoothly executed."[3]

Music video

The official music video was released alongside the audio. It was filmed in Stratford, East London in Westfield after Young Adz requested fans to come to the location. The video featured several Pakistan flags alongside Clavish in an abandoned area.[1]

Personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from Tidal.[4]

Musicians

Technical

Charts
Chart performance for "Pakistan"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[5] 34
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 8
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[7] 3

References
  1. Daily, GRM (29 June 2023). "D-Block Europe Finally Liberate Official "Pakistan" Version Featuring Clavish". GRM Daily. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  2. Keith, James (10 July 2023). "D-Block Europe Share New 24-Track Project 'DBE World'". Complex. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  3. King, Tyrese (10 July 2023). "D Block Europe Finally Share New Anticipated Single 'Pakistan' Ft Clavish". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  4. "Pakistan / D-Block Europe". Tidal. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  5. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  6. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  7. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
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