Fireproof (Coleman Hell song)

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"Fireproof"
Fireproof Coleman Hell.jpg
Single by Coleman Hell
from the album Summerland
ReleasedApril 29, 2016
Genre
Length2:51
Label
Songwriters
  • Coleman Hell
  • Robert Benvegnu
Producers
  • Coleman Hell
  • La+ch
Coleman Hell singles chronology
"2 Heads"
(2015)
"Fireproof"
(2016)
"Devotion"
(2016)
Music video
"Fireproof" on YouTube

"Fireproof" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter and musician Coleman Hell. It was released on April 29, 2016, as the second single from his debut studio album, Summerland. The song was a commercial success in Canada, peaking at number 30 on the Canadian Hot 100, as well as reaching the top ten on the Canada CHR/Top 40 Airplay chart. It was certified 2× Platinum by Music Canada in February 2018.

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Background and release

Following the success of his breakthrough single "2 Heads", Coleman Hell signed with Columbia Records and announced that a new single would be released sometime in February 2016, in support of his forthcoming debut studio album, scheduled for release later on in the year. [1] In April 2016, Hell revealed "Fireproof" as the next single, released on April 29. [2]

Composition

"Fireproof" was written and produced by Coleman Hell and La+ch, with additional writing from Robert Benvegnu. [3] Musically, the song is described as a blend of EDM with roots and folk, incorporating finger-picked banjo and a harmonica, backed by electronic beats. [4]

Music video

The music video for "Fireproof" was released on September 8, 2016, and was directed by Peter Huang. [5]

Personnel

Credits for "Fireproof" adapted from album's liner notes. [3]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Fireproof"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [12] 2× Platinum160,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ "Coleman Hell comes 'full circle' returns to hometown after major musical breakthrough". TB News Watch. Dougall Media. December 26, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Coleman Hell new single Fireproof drops this Friday". TB News Watch. Dougall Media. April 27, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Summerland (Booklet). Coleman Hell. 604. 2016. 2539610222.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ↑ Gregory Adams (June 1, 2016). "Coleman Hell 'Fireproof' (lyric video)". Exclaim! . Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  5. ↑ Mad Ruk Entertainment (October 10, 2016). "Coleman Hell 'Fireproof' (Peter Huang, dir.)". Video Static. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Coleman Hell Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard . Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100 Year End 2016". Billboard . Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Coleman Hell – Fireproof". Music Canada . Retrieved October 6, 2025.