Forgiveness (Wretch 32 song)
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"Forgiveness" is a single from Tottenham-born rapper Wretch 32
that appears on his début album Black and White
and features vocals from British
and Odd Child Recordings-signed singer Etta Bond. The lyrical content on the song follows Wretch asking forgiveness of those around him as he attempts to pursue his dream - including his son. Cited as his favourite track from the album, the song was selected as the fourth single to see release in the United Kingdom
and will be released as a digital download
on 11 December 2011. The track was edited for the official release, removing the first minute of the track - in which producer Labrinth
sings his version of the chorus.
Preorder on iTunes look.
's lead single
"Traktor
". The demo, which leaked briefly in March featured vocals from Scottish
singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé
. The track was then re-recorded by Wretch 32 during the year to feature vocals from Etta Bond, a British
singer signed to the producer of the track, Labrinth
's, record label Odd Child Recordings. During an appearance on BBC Radio 1
's Chart Show, Wretch 32 told host Reggie Yates
that the collaboration came about following contact between Wretch and Bond via Myspace
.
that accompanied the release of "Forgiveness", It received its first play on 4 November 2011 on Flava
. The video was then uploaded onto Wretch32TV (Wretch 32's Youtube
channel) on 8 November. The week of 14-11-2011 the music video
was rated on MTV UK as MTV's Most Wanted.
At three minutes, thirty-nine seconds, the video features an arrange of moody visuals - all of which are shot in and around the St Mary Magdalene Church Paddington
, London
mirroring the lyrical content regarding forgiveness
for his career-driven behaviour.
The music video
was commissioned by Ministry of Sound
. The team behind the music video
are Director
Matthew Walker, Producer
Benjamin Everingham and Director of Photography Steve Annis.
Additonal crew Focus Puller:
Ahmet Husseyin,
Wretch 32
Jermaine Scott , better known by his stage name Wretch 32 , is a Black British rapper and former Grime MC from Tottenham, London where he grew up the son of a local reggae DJ in the Tiverton Estate. He was a member of the grime collective "Combination Chain Gang", before forming The Movement with...
that appears on his début album Black and White
Black and White (Wretch 32 album)
Black and White is the second studio album by British hip-hop artist Wretch 32. The album was released in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2011 through Ministry of Sound - debuting at number 4 on the album chart.-Background and release:...
and features vocals from British
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
and Odd Child Recordings-signed singer Etta Bond. The lyrical content on the song follows Wretch asking forgiveness of those around him as he attempts to pursue his dream - including his son. Cited as his favourite track from the album, the song was selected as the fourth single to see release in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and will be released as a digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
on 11 December 2011. The track was edited for the official release, removing the first minute of the track - in which producer Labrinth
Labrinth
Timothy McKenzie , better known by his stage name Labrinth, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. McKenzie is signed to Simon Cowell's record label Syco, becoming the first non-talent show signing in six years...
sings his version of the chorus.
Preorder on iTunes look.
Background
Speaking of the track, Wretch described it as "one of [those] tracks where I really spell it out a lot about my Mum and Grandad, it's me asking for forgiveness as I chase my dream". "Forgiveness" was initally recorded in early 2011, following the number-five debut of the albumBlack and White (Wretch 32 album)
Black and White is the second studio album by British hip-hop artist Wretch 32. The album was released in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2011 through Ministry of Sound - debuting at number 4 on the album chart.-Background and release:...
's lead single
Lead single
A lead single is usually the first single released by a musician or a band before the release of its home album.During the era of the grammophone record, all music arrived in the marketplace as what is now termed a single, one potential hit song backed by an additional song of generally less...
"Traktor
Traktor (song)
"Traktor" is a single from Tottenham-born rapper Wretch 32 that feqtured on his first album and features uncredited vocals from British singer L. The single was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 16 January 2011 with a 12" vinyl released the following day...
". The demo, which leaked briefly in March featured vocals from Scottish
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé
Emeli Sandé
Adele Emeli Sandé , known by her stage name Emeli Sande, is a Scottish R&B and Soul recording artist and songwriter, from Aberdeen, Scotland...
. The track was then re-recorded by Wretch 32 during the year to feature vocals from Etta Bond, a British
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
singer signed to the producer of the track, Labrinth
Labrinth
Timothy McKenzie , better known by his stage name Labrinth, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. McKenzie is signed to Simon Cowell's record label Syco, becoming the first non-talent show signing in six years...
's, record label Odd Child Recordings. During an appearance on BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
's Chart Show, Wretch 32 told host Reggie Yates
Reggie Yates
Reginald "Reggie" Yates is a British actor, television presenter and radio DJ of Ghanaian descent. He went to Central Foundation Boys' School.-Early career:...
that the collaboration came about following contact between Wretch and Bond via Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
that accompanied the release of "Forgiveness", It received its first play on 4 November 2011 on Flava
Flava (TV channel)
Flava is a British music television channel owned and operated by CSC Media Group it launched on Wednesday 26 March 2008 and replaced B4 TV, a previous pre-launch music channel from CSC Media Group...
. The video was then uploaded onto Wretch32TV (Wretch 32's Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
channel) on 8 November. The week of 14-11-2011 the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was rated on MTV UK as MTV's Most Wanted.
At three minutes, thirty-nine seconds, the video features an arrange of moody visuals - all of which are shot in and around the St Mary Magdalene Church Paddington
Paddington
Paddington is a district within the City of Westminster, in central London, England. Formerly a metropolitan borough, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater London in 1965...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
mirroring the lyrical content regarding forgiveness
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is typically defined as the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offense, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution. The Oxford English Dictionary defines forgiveness as 'to grant free pardon and to give up all...
for his career-driven behaviour.
The music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was commissioned by Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
. The team behind the music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
are Director
Music video director
A music video director is driven by a given music track. These are called music videos and are then used as promotional tools for popular music singles...
Matthew Walker, Producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
Benjamin Everingham and Director of Photography Steve Annis.
Additonal crew Focus Puller:
Focus puller
A focus puller, or 1st assistant cameraman, is a member of a film crew’s camera department whose primary responsibility is to maintain image sharpness on whatever subject or action is being filmed....
Ahmet Husseyin,