Kickstarts (song)
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"Kickstarts" is a song by British recording artist
Example. This is the third single from Example's second album, Won't Go Quietly
. The song was available to download on 13 June 2010, with a physical single release on 14 June 2010. Production was handled by British
drum and bass
musician Sub Focus
.
Blog gave the song a positive review stating:
at number 8 on 18 June 2010, marking Example
's most successful single in the country, after "Won't Go Quietly
" reached a peak of number 36 in January 2010. Likewise, "Kickstarts" received similar success on the UK Singles Chart
, debuting at number 3 beating the previous single's peak of number 6, but also at number 1 on the UK Dance Chart
and UK Indie Chart
, marking his second consecutive number 1 on both charts. The single also managed to reach a peak of number 11 on the European Hot 100 Singles chart.
Musician
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Example. This is the third single from Example's second album, Won't Go Quietly
Won't Go Quietly
-Singles:* The first single to be released from the album was "Watch The Sun Come Up" and was released on 20 September 2009. The single peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 on the UK Dance Chart....
. The song was available to download on 13 June 2010, with a physical single release on 14 June 2010. Production was handled by British
United Kingdom
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drum and bass
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
musician Sub Focus
Sub Focus
Nick Douwma, better known by his stage name Sub Focus, is an English Electronic Music record producer. He has been releasing records since 2003. On 12 October 2009, he released his self-titled debut album.-Chart success:...
.
Critical reception
Robert Copsey of Digital SpyDigital Spy
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Blog gave the song a positive review stating:
Having scored that all-important breakthrough hit with 'Won't Go Quietly' earlier this year, Elliot 'Example' Gleaves now faces the tricky task of following it up. The Londoner recently told us he was gunning for plenty of radio play and a well-received video with this one – but does 'Kickstarts' warrant that kind of attention?
The answer is a resounding "Yes!" Example reckons producer Sub Focus has brought a "hardcore club edge to a lyrically poppy single" here – and he's not wrong, with lines like "You're my girl in a golden crown / Princess I don't wanna let you down" cloaked in loads of clubby beats and a squiggly synth riff. It all adds up to a self-proclaimed slice of "grown-up rave" that's as refreshing as sipping a pint of cider in a pub garden on a hot summer's day. Nice .
Track listing
Chart performance
"Kickstarts" debuted on the Irish Singles ChartIrish Singles Chart
The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured...
at number 8 on 18 June 2010, marking Example
Example (rapper)
Elliot John Gleave , better known by his stage name Example, is an English singer and rapper signed to Data Records. His name arose due to his initials being E.G., which is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "exempli gratia", which means, "for example".Example's third album Playing In The Shadows...
's most successful single in the country, after "Won't Go Quietly
Won't Go Quietly (song)
"Won't Go Quietly" is a song by British recording artist Example. This is the second single from Example's second album, Won't Go Quietly. The song was available to download on 17 January 2010, with a physical single release on 18 January 2010...
" reached a peak of number 36 in January 2010. Likewise, "Kickstarts" received similar success on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, debuting at number 3 beating the previous single's peak of number 6, but also at number 1 on the UK Dance Chart
UK Dance Chart
The UK Dance Chart is a chart compiled by The Official Charts Company from sales in record stores and digital downloads. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the BBC Radio 1 and The Official Charts Company website.Digital...
and UK Indie Chart
UK Indie Chart
The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered...
, marking his second consecutive number 1 on both charts. The single also managed to reach a peak of number 11 on the European Hot 100 Singles chart.
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| European Hot 100 Singles | 11 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2010) | Position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 44 |
See also
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 13 June 2010 | Digital download |
| United Kingdom |