"Freak Tonight" was covered by Australian pop

Pop music

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 duo

Musical ensemble

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, Scarlett Belle

Scarlett Belle

Scarlett Belle were an Australian pop duo who consisted of Tamara Jaber and Reigan Derry. Formed in 2007, Scarlett Belle signed a recording contract with US record label Def Jam Recordings, and consisted of Jaber, Derry and Hayley Aitken...

, and was released as the second single from their upcoming debut album. Featuring guest vocals from both Cruz and Miracle

Miracle (rapper)

Samson Andah, better known by his stage name Miracle, is an African Australian rapper based in Sydney...

, the song was made available for download

Music download

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 on 10 September 2010. When interviewed by The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph (Australia)

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, Tamara Jaber

Tamara Jaber

Tamara Jaber , is an Australian pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a member of pop group, Scandal'us. She is also a former member of pop duo Scarlett Belle.- Early life :...

, a member of the duo, said they wanted to release "something upbeat and fun", following her split from husband Kyle Sandilands

Kyle Sandilands

Kyle Dalton Sandilands is an Australian radio and TV personality. He is currently the host with Jacqueline Henderson, better known as Jackie O, on the weekday morning radio program The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Sydney radio station 2Day FM, The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power which airs on...

 and her appearance on Dancing with the Stars

Dancing With The Stars (Australian Season 10)

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Reception

A writer for Pop Trash Addicts said the song was more "enjoyable" than their debut single, "Closure

Closure (Scarlett Belle song)

"Closure" is the debut single from Australian pop duo, Scarlett Belle. The song was written by Scarlett Belle and Rudy Sandapa, and produced by, Phil Tan. The single was released physically on 4 June 2010 and digitally on 18 June, and is the lead single from their upcoming debut album.-Chart...

". Maddison Verduci of Spress thought the Scarlett Belle re-make was "just awful". A writer from The Prophet Blog said it was an "urban-dance banger" that was out of date. On 20 September 2010, "Freak Tonight" debuted at number forty on the ARIA Singles Chart

ARIA Charts

The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...

, and peaked at number twenty-nine on 18 October. It spent eight consecutive weeks on the chart. It also ranked at number forty on the Australian End of Year Singles Chart of 2010.

Music video

The music video was directed by Simon Smith, and was released onto YouTube

YouTube

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 on 13 October 2010. It begins with a traditional Australian "bloke" in a garage who turns on his television during his break to discover Scarlett Belle on TV getting his attention. They play different characters – as the news presenter women, the housewives, the soap stars, the fitness freaks, and vixens pillow-fighting on the bed. Miracle

Miracle (rapper)

Samson Andah, better known by his stage name Miracle, is an African Australian rapper based in Sydney...

 raps his verse during the news segment with Reigan Derry, while Cruz raps his verse from New York

New York

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Track listing

• Digital download

1. "Freak Tonight" (featuring Israel Cruz
   Israel (singer)
   Israel Cruz is an Australian singer-songwriter and record producer.-Albums:-Singles:- Songwriting credits :*Elen Levon**"Naughty" *Jessica Mauboy**"Been Waiting" **"What Happened to Us"...
   
    and Miracle
   Miracle (rapper)
   Samson Andah, better known by his stage name Miracle, is an African Australian rapper based in Sydney...
   
   ) – 3:46
2. "Freak Tonight" – 3:28