Bonkers (song)
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| Single by Dizzee Rascal featuring Armand Van Helden | ||||||||||
| from the album Tongue n' Cheek | ||||||||||
| B-side | "Butterfly" | |||||||||
| Released |
17 May 2009 (see Release history) | |||||||||
| Format | CD single, digital download, vinyl | |||||||||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||||||||
| Genre | Grime, electro house | |||||||||
| Length | 2:59 | |||||||||
| Label | Dirtee Stank | |||||||||
| Writer(s) |
Armand Van Helden (composer) Dizzee Rascal (Lyricist) | |||||||||
| Producer(s) | Armand Van Helden | |||||||||
| Dizzee Rascal singles chronology | ||||||||||
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"Bonkers" is a song by British rapper Dizzee Rascal and American producer Armand Van Helden. It is the first single released from Rascal's fourth album, Tongue n' Cheek. Rascal released the track under his own record label, Dirtee Stank Recordings on 17 May 2009 in the United Kingdom, debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking Dizzee's second number one single, third top ten single and eleventh top forty hit on the chart. This was also Van Helden's third number one single after a decade, since U Don't Know Me. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 59 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".[1]
Background
The record was selected as Jo Whiley's Pet Sound and Sara Cox's 'Weekend Anthem'. Rascal said in an interview with The Sun newspaper that he is unashamed of the song's pop hooks, and despite initially having a strong dislike for house music he has enjoyed making the song. On 5 May 2009 The King Blues, chose Bonkers as their cover when they were in the Live Lounge with Jo Whiley.
Rascal performed the song live during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics as part of a montage of British pop music.[2]
Appearance in Need for Speed
The song appeared on the Nintendo DS and Wii game Need for Speed: Nitro, which takes place in Rio de Janerio, Cairo, Madrid, Singapore, and Dubai for the Wii version,[3] as well as in Need For Speed: Most Wanted.
Music video
There is a music video for the song that shows Dizzee Rascal on an inflatable pickup.
Track listings
- "Bonkers" (Radio Edit) – 2:59
- "Bonkers" (Club Mix) – 5:12
- "Bonkers" (Club Dub) – 5:26
- "Butterfly" – 3:53
- Digital download[6]
- "Bonkers" (Radio Edit) – 2:59
- "Bonkers" (Club Mix) – 5:18
- "Bonkers" (Club Dub) – 5:26
- "Butterfly" – 3:53
- "Bonkers" (Music Video) – 2:56
- Bonkers (Remixes) - Single [7]
- "Bonkers (As Heard on Radio Soulwax Edit)" – 3:45 (Only available in Belgium en The Netherlands)
- "Bonkers (Doorly Remix)" - 4:30
Charts
| Chart (2009)[8] | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[ 1] | 13 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[ 1] | 26 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[ 1] | 6 |
| Netherlands (Mega Single Top 100)[ 1] | 63 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[ 1] | 18 |
| Germany (Media Control AG)[ 1] | 58 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[ 1] | 3 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[ 1] | 12 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[ 1] | 88 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[ 1] | 1 |
| UK Dance (Official Charts Company) | 1 |
Year-end charts
| End of year chart (2009) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Singles Chart | 66[9] |
| UK Singles Chart[10] | 15 |
Sales and certifications
| Country | Certifications | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Platinum | 70,000+ |
| UK | Platinum[11] | 600,000+ |
Chart procession and succession
| Preceded by "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas |
UK Singles Chart number-one single 24 May 2009 - 6 June 2009 |
Succeeded by "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas |
| Preceded by "I'm Not Alone" by Calvin Harris |
UK Dance Chart number-one single 24 May 2009 - 6 June 2009 |
Succeeded by "Release Me" by Agnes |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
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| United Kingdom[12] | 17 May 2009 | CD Single |
| Digital download | ||
| Australia | 22 May 2009 | Digital download |
References
- ↑ 150 Best Tracks Of The Past 15 Years. NME.
- ↑ "Dizzee Rascal, Emeli Sandé, Mike Oldfield perform at Olympics opening ceremony". NME. 27 June 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ↑ "Need for Speed NITRO Release Date Pushed Up". ign.
- ↑ Dizze Rascal - Bonkers. HMV Group.
- ↑ Dizzee Rascal And Armand Van Helden - Bonkers, release. Discogs.
- ↑ Dizze Rascal ft. Armand Van Helden - Bonkers, single. iTunes.
- ↑ http://itunes.apple.com/be/album/bonkers-remixes-single/id323368392?i=323368398
- ↑ Bonkers by Dizzee Rasca and Armand Van Heldenl. acharts.us.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 100 Singles 2009". ARIA. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- ↑ "Charts Plus Year end 2009" (PDF). Charts Plus. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- ↑ Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden -Bonkers, certification. BPI.
- ↑ Dizzee Rascal ft. Armand Van Helden - Bonkers. iTunes.
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