Kids Again (Example song)

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"Kids Again"
Example Kids Again.jpg
Single by Example
from the album Live Life Living
Released14 March 2014
Recorded2013
Genre
Length3:13
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Smith
  • Example
  • Critikal (co-producer)
Example singles chronology
"Thursday"
(2013)
"Kids Again"
(2014)
"One More Day (Stay with Me)"
(2014)

"Kids Again" is a 2014 song by British recording artist Example. It was released as the second single from his fifth studio album, Live Life Living , on 16 March 2014 in the United Kingdom by Epic Records. The song is written and produced by Example, Alf Bamford, and Fraser T Smith.

Contents

Background and release

The EP will feature remixes from MOTi, Zed Bias, Dimension and Critikal as well as an extended mix. [3] On 20 January the Zed Bias, MOTi and Critikal remixes were uploaded to Example's YouTube channel.

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a mixed-to-positive review stating:

"While our idea of reclaiming our youth involves Sabrina The Teenage Witch marathons, Example is feeling rather more adventurous. "We'll see wherever we wanna see/ Run away from home, they'll never reach us," he declares, leading his missus on an adrenaline-fuelled jaunt across the globe, soundtracked by his trademark mix of stomping club beats and Ibiza-ready synths. Yes, Example is re-treading previous territory with his brand of lad EDM, but it's hard not to be charmed by his new perkier outlook on life." Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]

Music video

Example uploaded the music video to his VEVO channel on 12 February. Example filmed the music video on location in Miami at the beginning of February with several of his fans raving to the music. The video was directed by Jon Jon Augustavo. It has since gathered over 2,800,000 views. On 3 March, the video for the MOTi remix was uploaded to Example's VEVO Channel. The video for the MOTi remix has gathered over 220,000 views.

Track listing

Digital download - single
No.TitleLength
1."Kids Again" (Radio Edit)3:13
Digital download - EP
No.TitleLength
1."Kids Again" (Extended Mix)5:49
2."Kids Again" (MOTi Remix)4:37
3."Kids Again" (Zed Bias Remix)4:46
4."Kids Again" (Dimension Remix)4:09
5."Kids Again" (Critikal 'Ibiza Sunset' Remix)5:01
6."Kids Again" (Critikal 'Miami Sunrise' Remix)5:12

Chart performance

Chart (2014)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [4] 74
Ireland (IRMA) [5] 52
Scotland (OCC) [6] 10
UK Dance (OCC) [7] 6
UK Singles (OCC) [8] 13

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Ireland 14 March 2014Digital download Epic Records
United Kingdom 16 March 2014

Personnel

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References

  1. 1 2 Lewis Corner. "Example: 'Kids Again' - Single review". Digital Spy . digitalspy.co.uk.
  2. Lauren Shean (7 July 2014). "Example – Live Life Living - Album review".
  3. "Example - Kids Again (Dimension Remix)". YouTube. 19 January 2014.
  4. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 24 March 2014" (PDF). Pandora Archive. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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