"Stay Awake"
Song

"Stay Awake" is a song by British singer Example from his upcoming third studio album, Playing in the Shadows. It was released on 28 August 2011 as the album's second single. The song was written by Example and produced by Nero. The song was added to BBC Radio 1 playlist.[1] The song premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record In The World' on 4 July 2011.[2]

Live performances

Example performed the song live at V Festival 2011 on the 4Music stage.[3]

Critical reception

Robert Copsey of Digital Spy Blog gave the song a positive review stating:

We were inclined to believe him until the song's 50-second mark, at which point he drops a club-thumping beat and squelchy basslines that would strongly suggest otherwise. "Did we take it too far?/ Did we chase the rabbit into wonderland?" he ponders, sounding as though he's having flashbacks of what went on the night before. The result is the perfect pick-me-up for those on a post-festival comedown... and a harsh lesson for those who aren't. .[4]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of the single "Stay Awake" was first released on Youtube on 18 July 2011. The video lasts 3 minutes and 30 seconds long.[5]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Stay Awake" (Radio Edit)3:24
2."Stay Awake" (Extended Mix)5:06
3."Stay Awake" (Alvin Risk Remix)5:29
4."Stay Awake" (Delta Heavy Remix)4:36
5."Stay Awake" (Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Club Mix)6:02
6."Stay Awake" (Micky Slim Remix)5:39
7."Stay Awake" (Moam Remix)6:09

Release history

Region Date Label Format
United Kingdom 28 August 2011[6] Ministry of Sound Digital Download

References

  1. ^ BBC - Radio 1 - Playlist BBC
  2. ^ BBC - Zane Lowe's Hottest Records blog: Hottest Record: Example - Stay Awake
  3. ^ Example - Stay Awake [Live at V Festival 2011] YouTube
  4. ^ Music – Singles Review – Example: 'Stay Awake'. Digital Spy
  5. ^ Example - 'Stay Awake' OFFICIAL VIDEO (Out NOW), Youtube
  6. ^ "Example - Changed the Way You Kiss Me". iTunes.
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