"Pakistan" | ||||
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Single by D-Block Europe and Clavish | ||||
from the album DBE World | ||||
Released | 29 June 2023 | |||
Length | 2:54 | |||
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Producer(s) | Da Beatfreakz | |||
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"Pakistan" on YouTube |
"Pakistan" is a song by British rap collective D-Block Europe featuring British rapper Clavish. It was released on 29 June 2023,as the second single from D-Block Europe's sixth mixtape DBE World . The song was produced by Da Beatfreakz. [1] [2]
The track was first teased by Young Adz through Instagram live in 2020 prior to the official release. The original song was solely Young Adz,however,the official release sees an addition of Dirtbike LB and Clavish. [1]
Critics noted that "Pakistan" has an "energetic and infectious beat" with a "catchy hook." [3] It's also noted that Clavish's verse is "smoothly executed." [3]
The official music video was released alongside the audio. It was filmed in Stratford,East London in Westfield after Young Adz requested fans to come to the location. The video featured several Pakistan flags alongside Clavish in an abandoned area. [1]
Credits and personnel adapted from Tidal. [4]
Musicians
Technical
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Ireland (IRMA) [5] | 34 |
UK Singles (OCC) [6] | 8 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [7] | 3 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI) [8] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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