| "Lick Ya Down" | |
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"Lick Ya Down" is the debut song recorded by Barbados-based pop group Cover Drive. The song was released as a single on August 28, 2011 as a digital download in the United Kingdom from their yet untitled debut album. on 4 September, 2011 the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 9.
In an interview with Digital Spy the group were asked to describe their single, Manda from the group said: "'Lick Ya Down' is a phrase from Barbados which contrary to popular belief in England is not naughty - It means 'knock ya down'! We had to add in an explanation at the beginning of the video of what it means as everyone thought it was something else. There's a lot of fun, attitude and energy in there."[1]
A music video to accompany the release of "Lick Ya Down" was first released onto YouTube on 13 July 2011 at a total length of three minutes and thirty-five seconds.[2]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lick Ya Down" | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Lick Ya Down" (Wideboys Club Remix) | 6:09 |
On 4 September, 2011 "Lick Ya Down" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 9, making it the groups first UK Top 40 single.[3]
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 9 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[5] | 3 |
| Country | Release date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | August 28, 2011[6] | Digital download | Polydor Records |