Powerless (Rudimental song)

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"Powerless"
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Single by Rudimental featuring Becky Hill
from the album Home
Released23 February 2014
Recorded2012–13
Genre
Length3:55
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Rudimental
Rudimental singles chronology
"Free"
(2013)
"Powerless"
(2014)
"Give You Up"
(2014)
Becky Hill singles chronology
"Afterglow"
(2013)
"Powerless"
(2014)
"Gecko (Overdrive)"
(2014)

"Powerless" is a song by British drum and bass band Rudimental. It features the vocals from English singer Becky Hill. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2014 as the sixth single from their debut studio album, Home (2013).

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Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Powerless" was first released onto YouTube on 29 January 2014 at a total length of three minutes and fifty-five seconds. It depicts the story of professional boxers Deano and Scotty Burrell, who are identical twin brothers. [1]

Track listings

Album version
No.TitleLength
7."Powerless" (featuring Becky Hill)3:55
Remixes [2]
No.TitleLength
1."Powerless" (Redlight Animal Youth Remix)4:24
2."Powerless" (MK Remix)6:26
3."Powerless" (TIEKS Remix)5:13

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2014)Peak
position
UK Dance (OCC) [3] 19
UK Singles (OCC) [4] 73

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
United Kingdom23 February 2014 Digital download

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References

  1. "Rudimental - Powerless ft. Becky Hill [Official Video]". YouTube. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  2. iTunes - Music - Powerless (feat. Becky Hill) - Single by Rudimental
  3. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  4. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.