Kite (Benjamin Ingrosso song)

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"Kite"
Kite by Benjamin Ingrosso.png
Single by Benjamin Ingrosso
from the album Pink Velvet Theatre
Released26 January 2024
Length2:46
Label EMI Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Benjamin Ingrosso singles chronology
"I Had It All and Let It Go"
(2023)
"Kite"
(2024)
"Better Days"
(2024)
Music video
"Kite" on YouTube

"Kite" is a song by Swedish singer Benjamin Ingrosso. It was released on 26 January 2024 as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Pink Velvet Theatre . It peaked at number 1 on the Swedish chart.

Contents

Ingrosso said "For me, 'Kite' is about the first time you meet someone new and the feeling you get that anything is possible, the euphoria and freedom you feel when you meet someone who makes you feel like you're soaring high above everyone else." [1]

Critical reception

Joel Mathers from Cultr said "Benjamin Ingrosso's creative journey in 'Kite' finds inspiration in the enchanting melodies of his childhood, seamlessly intertwining classic Swedish pop and soul from the '70s with modern influences from the late '90s. This distinctive fusion, both musically and visually, positions 'Kite' as a gem that transcends genre boundaries and resonates with timeless quality. [2]

Podcart said "'Kite' encapsulates the thrill of an enchanting journey where life feels vibrant, endlessly exciting, and love waits just around the corner. Ingrosso's crystalline falsetto effortlessly glides above lush production, with the singer noting he's never been more excited to share his music." [3]

Track listings

Original
No.TitleLength
1."Kite"2:46
Acoustic
No.TitleLength
1."Kite" (acoustic) (with Astrid S.)2:29
with Olly Alexander
No.TitleLength
1."Kite" (with Olly Alexander)2:46
remixes
No.TitleLength
1."Kite" (Majestic remix)2:32
2."Kite" (Doctum remix)5:22

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Kite"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
CIS (TopHit) [4] 118
Russia Airplay (TopHit) [5] 87
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50) [6] 13
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [7] 1

Certifications

Certifications for "Kite"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Sweden (GLF) [8] Gold6,000,000

Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

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