"Starlight" | ||||
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Single by Dave | ||||
Released | 3 March 2022 | |||
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Length | 3:31 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | David Omoregie | |||
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"Starlight" on YouTube |
"Starlight" is a song by British rapper Dave. It was released on 3 March 2022 through Dave and Neighbourhood Recordings. The song was written and produced by Dave himself. It debuted at number-one in both the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart, becoming Dave's second number-one single in the UK, after "Funky Friday" in 2018, and his first in Ireland. It was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2023 Brit Awards.[2]
A self-produced track, the song samples a rendition of Bart Howard's 1954 standard "Fly Me to the Moon", by Norwegian singer Angelina Jordan in 2017.[3][4] Lyrics include references to the song itself, American rapper Meek Mill, Jamaica and his home South London.[5] Having found his significant other, he describes his wish to settle down. He also flexes career highlights and changes in his life. The "subtle" and "wavy" song is built around a "hummed melody" and a "minimal beat" that puts "bars front and centre".[6][7][8] The song was seen as separation from his usual sound, pivoting between "UK drill elements and something a little more trans-Atlantic".[1]
The music video was released on 3 March 2022. It was directed by Nathan Tettey, alongside Dave himself. The video takes place at a luxurious apartment and shows Dave and Corteiz founder Clint wearing latest fits. On top, it features models walking down a runway, as well as Dave and some friends posing for mugshots.[6][9]
On 11 March 2022, "Starlight" entered the UK Singles Chart at number one. It also debuted at number 35 on the Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100.[10][11]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[31] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[32] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[33] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[34] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[35] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[36] | 2× Platinum | 1,200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |