"Dreamers" | ||||
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Single by Rizzle Kicks | ||||
from the album Stereo Typical | ||||
Released | 3 August 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
Length | 4:38 | |||
Label | Universal Island | |||
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Producer(s) | Ant Whiting | |||
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"Dreamers" is the sixth official single taken from English hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks' debut studio album, Stereo Typical . The single was released in the United Kingdom on 3 August 2012. The track was produced by Ant Whiting. The song features a sample from Nirvana's 1968 single Rainbow Chaser. A music video to accompany the release of "Dreamers" was uploaded to YouTube on 25 July 2012,at a total length of four minutes and forty-two seconds. It was directed and filmed by Toby Lockerbie. [1] The video features footage of the duo partying on a desert island with a group of friends. Dappy makes a cameo appearance in the video.
An "Epic Remix" of the track was released as part of the single package. It contains additional verses from Pharoahe Monch,Hines (Rizzle's old rap mentor),Professor Green,Ed Sheeran,Foreign Beggars,Dr. Syntax and Chali 2na. This remix premiered on 1 August 2012 via SoundCloud. The "Epic Remix" received its own additional single artwork,which accompanied its premiere.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Dreamers" (Moto Blanco radio edit) | 3:33 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Dreamers" | 4:38 |
2. | "Epic Dreamers' Remix" (featuring Pharoahe Monch, Hines, Professor Green, Ed Sheeran, Foreign Beggars and Chali 2na) | 5:43 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Epic Dreamers' Remix" (featuring Pharoahe Monch, Hines, Professor Green, Ed Sheeran, Foreign Beggars and Chali 2na) | 5:43 |
2. | "Dreamers" (instrumental version) | 4:38 |
3. | "Dreamers" (acapella version) | 4:15 |
4. | "Dreamers" (Moto Blanco radio edit) | 3:33 |
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (Official Charts Company [4] | 105 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [5] | 18 |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 3 August 2012 [3] | Universal Island Records |
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