Strangers (Kenya Grace song)
"Strangers" is a song by British musician Kenya Grace, released as her major-label debut single on 1 September 2023 through Major Recordings, a dance label owned by Warner Records.[3] It is the follow-up to her 2023 viral single "Meteor".[3] It is Grace's breakthrough single, peaking at number-one in the UK and becoming a top-ten hit in several countries.[4][5]
"Strangers" | ||||
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Single by Kenya Grace | ||||
Released | 1 September 2023 | |||
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Length | 2:52 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Kenya Grace | |||
Producer(s) | Kenya Grace | |||
Kenya Grace singles chronology | ||||
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Lyric video | ||||
"Strangers" on YouTube |
Background
Grace initially shared a snippet of the song on her Instagram Reels on 14 July 2023, before the song went viral after Grace teased it on her TikTok account on 27 July 2023 in a video that accumulated over 35 million views.[4][6]
A press release described the song as containing "vibey synths" and a "drum 'n' bass core", as well as a "propulsive backdrop" on top of which Grace "layers evocative vocals" with a "gentle delivery".[3]
Charts
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[53] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[54] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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