"Energy (Stay Far Away)" | ||||
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Single by Skepta and Wizkid | ||||
Released | 20 June 2018 | |||
Length | 3:19 | |||
Label | Boy Better Know | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Sarz | |||
Skepta singles chronology | ||||
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"Energy (Stay Far Away)" is a song by English grime artist Skepta and Nigerian musician Wizkid. [1] It initially debuted at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart, but reached a peak of number 59 following the release of its music video in September. The song spent a total of 15 weeks on the UK Singles chart. [2] [3] [4] It has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Pulse Nigeria called it a "groovy song which has a message for anyone with a negative vibe" and a "perfect anthem for clubs". [5] HotNewHipHop called it an "underrated banger" and "just the record to seal Skepta's ambitious switch to the big stage". [6]
The music video for the song was directed by Meji Alabi and features Skepta and Wizkid partying on a beach in Lagos, Nigeria. [3] It pays homage to Fela Kuti. [5] The Fader magazine said the video was full of "palm trees, white beaches, beautiful people, and good vibes", [7] while Hypebeast considered it to be flaunting Nigeria's "enticing culture". [8]
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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UK Singles ( OCC) [4] | 59 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B ( OCC) [9] | 37 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom ( BPI) [10] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
"Energy (Stay Far Away)" | ||||
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Single by Skepta and Wizkid | ||||
Released | 20 June 2018 | |||
Length | 3:19 | |||
Label | Boy Better Know | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Sarz | |||
Skepta singles chronology | ||||
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"Energy (Stay Far Away)" is a song by English grime artist Skepta and Nigerian musician Wizkid. [1] It initially debuted at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart, but reached a peak of number 59 following the release of its music video in September. The song spent a total of 15 weeks on the UK Singles chart. [2] [3] [4] It has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Pulse Nigeria called it a "groovy song which has a message for anyone with a negative vibe" and a "perfect anthem for clubs". [5] HotNewHipHop called it an "underrated banger" and "just the record to seal Skepta's ambitious switch to the big stage". [6]
The music video for the song was directed by Meji Alabi and features Skepta and Wizkid partying on a beach in Lagos, Nigeria. [3] It pays homage to Fela Kuti. [5] The Fader magazine said the video was full of "palm trees, white beaches, beautiful people, and good vibes", [7] while Hypebeast considered it to be flaunting Nigeria's "enticing culture". [8]
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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UK Singles ( OCC) [4] | 59 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B ( OCC) [9] | 37 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom ( BPI) [10] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |