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| Single by Example | ||||
| Released | 19 January 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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"The Answer" is a song by British recording artist Example. It was released as a single on 19 January 2018. The song was written and produced by Example himself with the collaboration of Raoul "Diztortion" Chen [1] [2] and was included in BBC Radio 1's " New Music Friday" playlist. [3]
Background
The song was originally taken from his then-upcoming sixth studio album, which he described as "a collection of songs I want to still be performing ten years from now". [1] [3] He had written 50 songs for the project and had the album finished for over a year, waiting for his label to allow him to put it out, but was ultimately left unreleased. [4]
Music video
The music video, directed by Dominic O'Riordan and produced by Hannah Bilverstone, was premiered the same day the song was released, on 19 January 2018. [1] [2]
Live performances
Example performed the song on The Last Leg on 16 February 2018. [5]
Track listing
- The Answer - 3:09
- Brunelle remix [7]
- The Answer (Brunelle remix) - 2:42
- James Hype remix [8]
- The Answer (James Hype remix) - 3:10
- The Answer (Sevaqk remix featuring Wretch 32 & Cadet) - 3:01
- Acoustic version featuring Hayla [10]
- The Answer (acoustic version featuring Hayla) - 2:51
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 19 January 2018 | Digital download | Original | Columbia Records | [6] |
| 26 January 2018 | Brunelle remix | [7] | |||
| 2 February 2018 | James Hype remix | [8] | |||
| 21 February 2018 | Sevaqk remix featuring Wretch 32 & Cadet | [9] | |||
| 2 March 2018 | Acoustic version featuring Hayla | [10] |
References
- ^ a b c Laura Johnson (January 20, 2018). "Example Releases Video For New Single The Answer". Stereoboard.
- ^ a b "The Answer - Example". Vevo. January 19, 2018.
- ^ a b "Example releases brand new single 'The Answer' today". Pressparty, Columbia Records (UK). January 19, 2018.
- ^ "Example returns with new single The Answer". Bang Showbiz, MSN. January 21, 2018.
- ^ @TheLastLeg (February 16, 2018). "Brilliant from Example - The Answer 👏👏👏 #TheLastLeg" ( Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "The Answer - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). January 19, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Answer (Brunelle Remix) - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). January 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Answer (James Hype Remix) - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). February 2, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Answer (feat. Wretch 32 & Cadet) [Sevaqk Remix] - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). February 21, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Answer (Acoustic Version) [feat. Hayla] - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). March 2, 2018.
| "The Answer" | ||||
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| Single by Example | ||||
| Released | 19 January 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) |
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| Example singles chronology | ||||
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"The Answer" is a song by British recording artist Example. It was released as a single on 19 January 2018. The song was written and produced by Example himself with the collaboration of Raoul "Diztortion" Chen [1] [2] and was included in BBC Radio 1's " New Music Friday" playlist. [3]
Background
The song was originally taken from his then-upcoming sixth studio album, which he described as "a collection of songs I want to still be performing ten years from now". [1] [3] He had written 50 songs for the project and had the album finished for over a year, waiting for his label to allow him to put it out, but was ultimately left unreleased. [4]
Music video
The music video, directed by Dominic O'Riordan and produced by Hannah Bilverstone, was premiered the same day the song was released, on 19 January 2018. [1] [2]
Live performances
Example performed the song on The Last Leg on 16 February 2018. [5]
Track listing
- The Answer - 3:09
- Brunelle remix [7]
- The Answer (Brunelle remix) - 2:42
- James Hype remix [8]
- The Answer (James Hype remix) - 3:10
- The Answer (Sevaqk remix featuring Wretch 32 & Cadet) - 3:01
- Acoustic version featuring Hayla [10]
- The Answer (acoustic version featuring Hayla) - 2:51
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 19 January 2018 | Digital download | Original | Columbia Records | [6] |
| 26 January 2018 | Brunelle remix | [7] | |||
| 2 February 2018 | James Hype remix | [8] | |||
| 21 February 2018 | Sevaqk remix featuring Wretch 32 & Cadet | [9] | |||
| 2 March 2018 | Acoustic version featuring Hayla | [10] |
References
- ^ a b c Laura Johnson (January 20, 2018). "Example Releases Video For New Single The Answer". Stereoboard.
- ^ a b "The Answer - Example". Vevo. January 19, 2018.
- ^ a b "Example releases brand new single 'The Answer' today". Pressparty, Columbia Records (UK). January 19, 2018.
- ^ "Example returns with new single The Answer". Bang Showbiz, MSN. January 21, 2018.
- ^ @TheLastLeg (February 16, 2018). "Brilliant from Example - The Answer 👏👏👏 #TheLastLeg" ( Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "The Answer - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). January 19, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Answer (Brunelle Remix) - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). January 26, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Answer (James Hype Remix) - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). February 2, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Answer (feat. Wretch 32 & Cadet) [Sevaqk Remix] - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). February 21, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Answer (Acoustic Version) [feat. Hayla] - Single by Example". Apple Music, iTunes (US). March 2, 2018.