Ray Charles (song)

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"Ray Charles"
RayCharles.jpg
Single by Chiddy Bang
from the album Breakfast
ReleasedNovember 14, 2011
Genre Alternative hip hop, soul, R&B
Length3:43
Label Virgin, I.R.S.
Songwriter(s) David Katz, Anthony Martini, Sam Hollander, Adam Palin, Chidera Anamege, Noah Beresin
Producer(s) Xaphoon Jones S*A*M and Sluggo
Chiddy Bang singles chronology
"Truth"
(2010)
"Ray Charles"
(2011)
"Heart Skips a Beat"
(2012)
Audio sample
"Ray Charles"

"Ray Charles" is a single released from American rap group Chiddy Bang. It was released in Canada on November 14, 2011 as a digital download as the second single from their debut studio album Breakfast . The song is a homage to the musician of the same name.

Contents

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Ray Charles" was first released onto YouTube on January 5, 2012. It was directed by Alan Ferguson. [1] The music video features the duo watching videos on VEVO, including one that features the duo dressed up like Ray Charles. Briefly, "Pass Out" and "So What Cha Want", by Tinie Tempah and the Beastie Boys, respectively, can be heard. The scene in the church towards the end of the video is an homage to The Blues Brothers. After one and week of being on the site the official video had been viewed just over 3.8 million times. [2]

Critical reception

Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:

It's easy to see how they've come to appreciate the late star as their soul homage not only fully embodies his sound, but also highlights how popular it remains today. Over a vintage piano riff and bouncy jazz section they rap a tribute to the legend that falls somewhere between profound and dangerously tongue-in-cheek ("You're too blind to see it"), but the result nonetheless sounds genuinely heartfelt. Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [3]

Track listing

Digital Download
  1. "Ray Charles" – 3:43

Charts

Chart (2011–2012)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [4] 54
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders) [5] 47
Germany (Official German Charts) [6] 88
Ireland (IRMA) [7] 20
Scotland (OCC) [8] 13
UK Singles (OCC) [9] 13
UK R&B (OCC) [10] 4

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
United StatesNovember 14, 2011 [11] Digital download EMI
January 24, 2012 [12] Rhythmic radio Capitol Records
United Kingdom26 February 2012 [13] Digital download EMI

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