Policeman (song)

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"Policeman"
Eva Simons-Policeman.jpg
Single by Eva Simons featuring Konshens
Released10 April 2015
Recorded2014
Genre
Length3:14
Label Powerhouse
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Eva Simons singles chronology
"This Girl"
(2014)		"Policeman"
(2015)		"Bludfire"
(2016)
Konshens singles chronology
"Want Dem All"
(2013)		"Policeman"
(2015)		"Gal Ting"
(2015)

"Policeman" is a song performed by Dutch singer Eva Simons, featuring Jamaican dancehall artist Konshens. [1] The song was released on 10 April 2015, followed by a music video. The song was produced by Sidney Samson, who worked with her on her previous single, "Celebrate the Rain".[ citation needed ] On 6 November 2015 a remix with Faydee was released. [2]

Contents

The song is included in the 2019 dance rhythm video game Just Dance 2020 .

Track listing

Digital Download [3]
No.TitleLength
1."Policeman"3:14
Extended version [4]
No.TitleLength
1."Policeman" (Original Mix)4:09

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA) [20] Gold15,000*
Germany (BVMI) [21] Gold200,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png
Netherlands (NVPI) [22] Platinum30,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
Double-dagger-14-plain.png Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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