"Prophet (Better Watch It)" | ||||
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Single by Rizzle Kicks | ||||
from the album Stereo Typical | ||||
Released | 14 May 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2011 | |||
Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
Length | 3:10 | |||
Label | Universal Island | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jordan Stephens, Harvey Alexander-Sule, James Dring, Jody Street | |||
Producer(s) | The Rural | |||
Rizzle Kicks singles chronology | ||||
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"Prophet (Better Watch It)" is the debut single released by British hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks, from their debut studio album, Stereo Typical . The single was released on 14 May 2011, in the United Kingdom. A music video to accompany the release was uploaded to YouTube on 2 April 2011, at a total length of three minutes and forty-nine seconds. It features the pair performing in a trance-like state whilst on a beach. [1] The duo performed the song live for the first time on T4 on 2 June 2011. The single was a commercial flop, and as such, "Down with the Trumpets" is widely regarded as the group's debut and breakthrough single.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Prophet (Better Watch It)" (clean radio edit) | 3:10 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Prophet (Better Watch It)" (album version) | 3:10 |
Chart | Peak position |
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UK R&B (OCC) [3] | 17 |
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 14 May 2011 | digital download | Universal Island Records |
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