Supernova (Mr Hudson song)
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"Supernova" is a song by British singer Mr Hudson. It was both co-written and co-produced with American hip-hop artist Kanye West
, who is featured on the song. "Supernova" was premiered on May 13, 2009, on Zane Lowe BBC Radio Show and then released through Mr Hudson's and Kanye West's blogs. The song was later remixed by Calvin Harris
in a more electronic fashion. After being officially released as a single on July 19, it promptly debuted high on European charts.
on July 19, 2009 after being able to pre-order throughout the previous week.
, "Supernova" debuted in the top ten, entering at number seven on the issue date of July 23, 2009. The song was the highest debut on the chart for that week. The following week it rose to number four. It performed even better in the United Kingdom
, where it debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart
for the issue date of July 26, beaten only by "Beat Again
" by JLS.
and Los Angeles, California
. It was directed by French duo Jonas & François
and released on June 30, 2009. It follows Mr Hudson and Kanye West in their pursuit of women, with R&B singer Estelle
making a cameo appearance in the video as one of the love interests. Juxtaposed with these images is a sequence of an actual supernova
, as well as a flashing light suit, featured prominently during the song's chorus.
UK Single
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Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, who is featured on the song. "Supernova" was premiered on May 13, 2009, on Zane Lowe BBC Radio Show and then released through Mr Hudson's and Kanye West's blogs. The song was later remixed by Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris is a Scottish singer-songwriter, record producer and DJ. His gold-selling debut album, I Created Disco, was released in 2007 and contained the top ten singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls"...
in a more electronic fashion. After being officially released as a single on July 19, it promptly debuted high on European charts.
Release
"Supernova" was released to iTunesITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
on July 19, 2009 after being able to pre-order throughout the previous week.
Chart performance
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...
, "Supernova" debuted in the top ten, entering at number seven on the issue date of July 23, 2009. The song was the highest debut on the chart for that week. The following week it rose to number four. It performed even better 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...
, where it debuted at number two 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 ...
for the issue date of July 26, beaten only by "Beat Again
Beat Again
"Beat Again" is the first single by English band JLS, taken from their self-titled debut album.-Background:The song is unusual for being a debut single from reality show contestant that is not a cover version. The song instead was written especially for the group by Wayne Hector and Steve Mac. The...
" by JLS.
Music video
The music video for "Supernova" was shot in both LondonLondon
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...
and Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. It was directed by French duo Jonas & François
Jonas & François
Jonas & François , born in 1982, is a French directing team of music videos and commercials.- Videography :2006'2007*The Good Life, Kanye West feat. T-Pain...
and released on June 30, 2009. It follows Mr Hudson and Kanye West in their pursuit of women, with R&B singer Estelle
Estelle (musician)
Estelle Fanta Swaray commonly known as Estelle, and formerly as Est'elle, is an English R&B singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer.-Early Life:Estelle was born 18 January 1980 in Hammersmith, London, England...
making a cameo appearance in the video as one of the love interests. Juxtaposed with these images is a sequence of an actual supernova
Supernova
A supernova is a stellar explosion that is more energetic than a nova. It is pronounced with the plural supernovae or supernovas. Supernovae are extremely luminous and cause a burst of radiation that often briefly outshines an entire galaxy, before fading from view over several weeks or months...
, as well as a flashing light suit, featured prominently during the song's chorus.
Track listings
CD Single- "Supernova" – 3:16
UK Single
- "Supernova" – 3:13
- "Supernova" (Calvin HarrisCalvin HarrisCalvin Harris is a Scottish singer-songwriter, record producer and DJ. His gold-selling debut album, I Created Disco, was released in 2007 and contained the top ten singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls"...
Remix) – 5:41
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| Irish Singles Chart Irish 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... |
2 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles Eurochart Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles has been compiled by Billboard and Music & Media magazine since March, 1984. The chart is based on national singles sales charts in 15 European countries: Austria, Belgium , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden,... |
9 |
| German Singles Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
47 |
| 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 ... |
2 |
| UK R&B Chart UK R&B Chart The Official UK R&B Chart is a forty-position R&B/Hip-Hop chart compiled by The Official UK Charts Company. Although the chart does not receive any airplay, its compilation is viewed on BBC Radio 1's website and publications such as ChartsPlus and Music Week... |
2 |
| U.S. Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles The Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States. It lists the top 25 singles below number 100 that have not yet charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes, however, singles halt their progress on this chart, and never appear on the Hot 100... |
12 |
End-of-year charts
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|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 ...
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