2021 single by Joel Corry and Jax Jones featuring Charli XCX and Saweetie
"Out Out" is a song by British DJs Joel Corry and Jax Jones, featuring British singer Charli XCX and American rapper Saweetie performing vocals. The single was released on 13 August 2021 by Asylum Records UK. "Out Out" peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.[1]
Background and composition
"Out Out" samples "Alors on danse" by Belgian musician Stromae.[2][3][4][5][6] In a statement, Joel Corry called himself a "big fan" of "Alors on danse", saying he wanted to "put a fun spin on it for summer 2021".[2][3][4][5] Jax Jones said that he was "a big fan of Charli and Saweetie, having them on the song makes it feel like a moment with real synergy".[2][3][4][5]
Critical reception
Writing for Cultr, Oliver Tryon called the song "party music at its very best".[2] Althea Legaspi of Rolling Stone stated that "Out Out" was a "bumping new track", where "Charli XCX and Saweetie beckon all to hit the dancefloor".[3] NME writer Greta Brereton labeled the single an "up-tempo dance track".[4] In Complex, Jordan Rose said that the track was "a spectacular combination of all four unique skillsets" on the song, deeming it "made for the streets".[5] Rose specifically praised Saweetie's feature, writing that "despite the song lacking any real core rap elements, Saweetie is still able to flow over the EDM beat".[5]