"In2"
Single by WSTRN
Released20 July 2015
Recorded2015
Genre
Length4:02
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
  • Akelle Charles
  • Haile
  • Louis Rei
  • Freek Van Workum
  • Nick Luscombe
Producer(s)
WSTRN singles chronology
"In2"
(2015) 		"Come Down"
(2016)

"In2" is the debut single by British R&B trio WSTRN. It was released on 20 July 2015[2] by Atlantic Records. The song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, having initially reached number 60 based on streams alone.

Background and release

The song was originally accompanied by a low-budget video of a West London block party directed by Morgan Keyz,[3] and uploaded onto the Link Up TV YouTube channel. It was credited as Akelle Charles featuring Haile and Louis Rei, and was due to be released as the first single from the trio's EP, Western Union.[4][5] However, the three artists adopted the collective name WSTRN following the song's popularity, and re-branded the song with a new video following its signing to Atlantic Records.

Chart performance

On 30 October, "In2" debuted at number 85 in the top 100 of the UK Singles Chart, and climbed to number 60 on 6 November, the day of its digital download release. For these two weeks, it charted on streams alone. Upon its digital release, the song entered the top 40 on 13 November at its peak of number four.[6]

Track listing

Digital download – single
No.TitleLength
1."In2"4:02
Digital download – EP
No.TitleLength
1."In2" (Remix) (featuring Wretch 32, Chip and Geko)5:02
2."In2" (Kokiri Remix)6:23
3."In2" (Baby Cham Remix)4:21
Digital download – single (Kehlani Remix)
No.TitleLength
1."In2" (Remix) (featuring Kehlani)5:02

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[14] Platinum 70,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] 2× Platinum 1,200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Label Format
Worldwide 20 July 2015 Atlantic Digital download

See also

References

  1. ^ "WSTRN balance the rough with the smooth on debut single 'In2′ | RWD". Archived from the original on 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
  2. ^ WSTRN - IN2 (Original Video) | Link Up TV, retrieved 2020-01-20
  3. ^ Oke, Tobi (21 July 2011). "Watch Akelle Charles, Louis Rei & Haile's Video For "IN2"". Complex UK.
  4. ^ Alexander, Samuel (26 July 2011). "Akelle Charles joins Haile & Louis Rei for Summer Smash 'In2'". MTV Wrap-Up.
  5. ^ Walker, Joe (22 July 2011). "We're 'In2' this song from Akelle Charles, Louis Rei & Haile". RWD Magazine.
  6. ^ "WSTRN | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  7. ^ "WSTRN – In2". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Chart Track: Week 6, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
  9. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  10. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  12. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  13. ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2016". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  14. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2016 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  15. ^ "British single certifications – WSTRN – In2". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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