Chemistry (Virtual Riot EP)

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Chemistry
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EP by
Released2 May 2016
Recorded2015-16
Genre Dubstep
Length16:51
Label Disciple Recordings
Producer
Virtual Riot chronology
Machinery
(2015)
Chemistry
(2016)
Throwback
(2017)

Chemistry is the twelfth extended play by electronic artist Christian Valentin Brunn, commonly known as his stage name, Virtual Riot. Chemistry was released on 2 May 2016, by the electronic music label, Disciple Recordings. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] The EP features four songs, all of which are collaborations with other artists such as Borg, a collaboration with FuntCase and Juices, a collaboration with Dubloadz. [6] [7] [8]

Contents

Background and composition

Chemistry was released to positive reception, with Niquemai from Stoney Roads calling the EP "one of the strongest dubstep EP's released this year thus far". [4]

A remix EP titled Chemistry (The Remixes) was released on 29 August 2016. The remix EP features remixes from Pegboard Nerds, Downlink, Ekko & Sidetrack, and Oolacile. [8]

Track listing

Chemistry

No.TitleLength
1."Borg" (with FuntCase)4:25
2."Showdown" (with ShockOne)4:02
3."Juices" (with Dubloadz)4:54
4."Leave it behind" (with 12th Planet, featuring Ash Riser)3:30
Total length:16:51

Chemistry (The Remixes)

No.TitleLength
1."Borg" (with FuntCase, Downlink remix)3:55
2."Showdown" (with ShockOne, Ekko & Sidetrack Remix)3:44
3."Juices" (with Dubloadz, Pegboard Nerds Remix)3:45
4."Leave it behind" (with 12th Planet, featuring Ash Riser, Oolacile Remix)4:24
Total length:15:08

Charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
Top Dance/Electronic Albums ( Billboard ) [9] 20

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