"Blow My Mind" | ||||
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Single by Davido featuring Chris Brown | ||||
from the album A Good Time | ||||
Released | 26 July 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2019 | |||
Genre | Afropop | |||
Length | 3:21 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Shizzi | |||
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"Blow My Mind" on YouTube |
"Blow My Mind" is a song by American-born Nigerian singer Davido featuring fellow American singer Chris Brown. [1] It was released on 26 July 2019 as the fourth single from Davido's album A Good Time . [2] The song incorporates tribal sounds of African music. [3]
"Blow My Mind" contains lyrics about a girl who blows Davido's mind simply. [4] In the Edgar Esteves-directed visuals for "Blow My Mind",Davido and Chris Brown spend quality time in a motel with their lovers. [4] The song's video achieved notable views in its first 24 hours and achieved 10 million views within three weeks. [5] [6] The song went 2×Platinum in South Africa,selling over 40,000 copies. [7] It peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's Top Triller Global Chart on 9 August 2019. [8]
"Blow My Mind" was nominated for Best Collaboration at the Africa Entertainment Awards USA 2020. [9]
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [10] | 27 |
US Billboard Top Triller Global [11] | 3 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada) [12] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
South Africa (RISA) [13] | 3×Platinum | 120,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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