C.U.D.I. (Can U Dig It)

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"C.U.D.I. (Can U Dig It)"
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Single by Cosmo's Midnight
from the album Yesteryear
Released1 March 2019 (2019-03-01) [1]
Length3:43
Label Sony
Songwriter(s)
  • Cosmo Liney
  • Patrick Liney
  • Sophie Curtis
Producer(s) Cosmo's Midnight
Cosmo's Midnight singles chronology
"Lowkey"
(2018)
"C.U.D.I. (Can U Dig It)"
(2019)
"Have It All"
(2019)
Music video
"C.U.D.I. (Can U Dig It)" on YouTube

"C.U.D.I. (Can U Dig It)" is a song by the Australian electronic music duo Cosmo's Midnight, released in March 2019 as the lead single from their second studio album Yesteryear . The song was certified platinum in Australia in 2024.

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The song was written on New Year's Day, when the duo had returned from a festival in Wollongong. Patrick Liney said, "[We] were all hungover and just went to sit on our balcony and ended up writing 'Can U Dig It'." [1] [2]

Reception

Acid Stag said, "Brimming from the funk inspired guitars and thumping percussion, 'C.U.D.I (Can U Dig It)' achieves a glowing outset full of positivity courtesy of its upbeat nature. With the smooth bass line oozing charisma, Cosmo's Midnight nail all the necessary elements for a well polished track, which is further heightened by the glistening vocals on offer." [3]

Remixes

Certifications

Certifications for "C.U.D.I. (Can U Dig It)"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [4] Platinum70,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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References

  1. 1 2 Laura English (1 March 2019). "Cosmo's Midnight Drop Funky Tune 'C.U.D.I. (Can U Dig It)', Announce National Tour". Music Feeds . Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. "Cosmo's Midnight - 'C.U.D.I. (Can U Dig It)'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 4 April 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  3. Chris Salce (6 March 2019). "Cosmo's Midnight – 'C.U.D.I (Can U Dig It)'". Acid Stag. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  4. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 24 December 2024.