Someone New (Eskobar song)

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"Someone New"
Single by Eskobar featuring Heather Nova
from the album There's Only Now
ReleasedMarch 30, 2002
Genre Pop rock
Length3:30
Label V2
Eskobar featuring Heather Nova singles chronology
"Tell Me I'm Wrong"
(2001)
"Someone New"
(2002)
"On the Ground"
(2002)

"Someone New" is a 2002 single released by Eskobar featuring Heather Nova. The duet was an international hit.

Contents

Although both artists are still primarily known in Europe, the popularity of "Someone New" saw Eskobar and Heather Nova's fan base reach America through MTV.

Music video

The success of the song has been attributed to the "Someone New" music video, which also featured Heather Nova, and made its rounds on the European music television channels.

Charts

In the media

The song was featured in a television commercial for the 3G mobile operator 3, and later in a commercial for Peugeot 208.

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