Takeover (Lee Mvtthews song)

"Takeover" is a song by New Zealand electronic music duo Lee Mvtthews, in collaboration with the singer Nü. It was released as the lead single from their debut album Bones in 2019. The song became a hit in New Zealand in 2022, becoming double platinum certified and the 10th most successful song by a New Zealand artist for the year.

"Takeover"
Remix EP cover
Single by Lee Mvtthews featuring Nü
from the album Bones
ReleasedNovember 2019 (2019-11)
GenreDrum and bass
Length3:51
Songwriter(s)
  • Tom Lee
  • Graham Matthews
  • Neferetiti Millar Tear
Lee Mvtthews singles chronology
"In the Dark"
(2019)		 "Takeover"
(2019)		 "Turning Back"
(2020)
Nü singles chronology
"Clap"
(2019)		 "Takeover"
(2019)		 "Lights Out"
(2021)

Background and composition

The song was written by the band members and Nü to express believing in yourself.[1]

Release and commercial reception

The song was released as a single to New Zealand radio during the release of their album Bones in November 2019.[1] In December 2021, the band released a remix EP for "Takeover".[2] The song became a hit in New Zealand in 2022.[3]

Critical reception

Jamie Denton of muzic.net.nz felt that "Takeover" was one of the highlight tracks on Bones, praising its "old-school" sound, and feeling that it was reminiscent of songs found on late 1990s/early 2000s Gatecrasher and Ministry of Sound compilation albums.[4] Tim Gruar of Ambient Light praised Nü's vocals, saying that "her voice is robust enough to hold up under the architecture of such a kaleidoscopic infrastructure". He described the song as "a great tune" although "a little repetitive".[5]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

  • Tom Lee - songwriter
  • Graham Matthews - songwriter
  • Nü - featured artist
  • Neferetiti Millar Teare - songwriter

Charts

Certifications
Certifications and sales for "Takeover"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[9] 2× Platinum 60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "WATCH: Lee Mvtthews Hot Set To Celebrate The Release Of Their Debut Album 'Bones'". George FM. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  2. "Takeover (feat. NÜ) [Remixes] - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  3. "Lee Mvtthews Release New Single 'Dice'". muzic.net.nz. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  4. Denton, Jamie (5 November 2019). "Lee Mvtthews - Album Review: Bones". muzic.net.nz. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  5. Gruar, Tim. "Lee Mvtthews – Bones". Ambient Light. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  6. "Credits / Bones". Tidal. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  7. "Lee Mvtthews feat. NÜ – Takeover". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
  8. "Official Top 20 NZ Singles: End of Year Charts 2022". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  9. "New Zealand single certifications". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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