Dynamite (Sean Paul song) explained

Dynamite
Cover:Sean Paul feat. Sia - Dynamite.png
Type:single
Artist:Sean Paul featuring Sia
Album:Scorcha
Genre:
Length:3:32
Label:Island
Producer:
  • Banx & Ranx
  • Greg Kurstin
  • Jason Jigzagula Henriques
Chronology:Sean Paul
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"Dynamite" is a song by Jamaican rapper and singer Sean Paul featuring Australian singer-songwriter Sia. It was released by Island Records as the fourth single from Paul's eighth studio album Scorcha on 22 October 2021.

Background and release

"Dynamite" marks the second collaboration between Sean Paul and Sia.[1] In 2016, Sia released a version of her single "Cheap Thrills" featuring Paul.[2] It later reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent four weeks there.[3] After this, Paul says he and Sia knew they would record another single to act as its follow-up. When Paul sent Sia a working version of "Dynamite", she told him that "he had another hit on his hands".

Sean Paul announced the release of "Dynamite" via his social media accounts on 16 October 2021[4] and it was released shortly after on 22 October.[5]

Composition

"Dynamite" is an upbeat pop and dancehall song.[6] [7] The Independent described it as a "feel-good dancefloor-filler".[8] It was produced by Canadian duo Banx & Ranx, Greg Kurstin, and Jason Jigzagula Henriques. Banx & Ranx and Kurstin were involved in songwriting too, alongside Paul, Sia, and Nyann "News" Lodge.

Track listing

Digital download and streaming

  1. "Dynamite" (featuring Sia) – 3:32

Digital download and streaming – remixes[9]

  1. "Dynamite" (featuring Sia and Miss Lafamilia) [Banx & Ranx Remix] – 2:21
  2. "Dynamite" (featuring Sia) [Nelsaan Remix] – 3:22
  3. "Dynamite" (featuring Sia) – 3:32

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

Charts

Chart performance for "Dynamite"
Chart (2021)Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 31
Norway (VG-lista)[12] 39
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[13] 2

Release history

Release history and formats for "Dynamite"!Region!Date!Format!Version!Label!
Various22 October 2021OriginalIsland
Italy29 October 2021Contemporary hit radioUniversal[14]
Various14 January 2022 RemixesIsland

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mallick. Dani. 17 March 2022. Sean Paul Happy To Be Back On Stage After Two Years. 2 March 2023. DancehallMag.
  2. Web site: Davidson . Amy . 11 February 2016 . Sia's remix of 'Cheap Thrills' is proof that Sean Paul improves everything . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230302175757/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a783149/sias-remix-of-cheap-thrills-is-proof-that-sean-paul-improves-everything/ . 2 March 2023 . 2 March 2023 . Digital Spy.
  3. Trust . Gary . 22 August 2016 . The Chainsmokers & Halsey's 'Closer' Climbs to No. 1 on Hot 100 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230302180119/https://www.billboard.com/pro/the-chainsmokers-halsey-no-1-hot-100/ . 2 March 2023 . 2 March 2023 . Billboard.
  4. 1449408633981255690. duttypaul. It's official - #SIA n me done did it again!!! DYNAMITE SOON BLAST! Pre-Save Now on di link. Sean Paul. Sean Paul. 16 October 2021. 2 March 2023.
  5. Web site: Dynamite (feat. Sia) - Single. Sean Paul. Sean Paul. Apple Music (US). 2 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20220414011919/https://music.apple.com/us/album/dynamite-feat-sia-single/1589462208. 14 April 2022. live.
  6. Web site: Lavin. Will. 24 October 2021. Sean Paul and Sia reunite for 'Dynamite' new single. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211206102249/https://www.nme.com/news/music/sean-paul-and-sia-reunite-for-dynamite-new-single-3077950. 6 December 2021. 2 March 2023. NME.
  7. Web site: Zemler . Emily . 22 October 2021 . Hear Sean Paul and Sia Team Up on Club-Ready Single 'Dynamite' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211023021410/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sean-paul-sia-dynamite-1246308/ . 23 October 2021 . 2 March 2023 . Rolling Stone.
  8. Web site: Perry . Kevin E G . 27 October 2021 . Sean Paul interview: 'Weed from legal dispensaries tastes like cardboard' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220913032357/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/sean-paul-interview-b1945419.html . 13 September 2022 . 2 March 2023 . . 1741-9743.
  9. Web site: Dynamite (feat. Sia) [Remixes] - Single]. Sean Paul. Sean Paul. Apple Music (US). 2 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209204021/https://music.apple.com/us/album/dynamite-feat-sia-remixes-single/1600937061. 9 December 2022. live.
  10. Web site: Sean Paul, Sia – Dynamite / Credits . 2 March 2023 . Tidal.
  11. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 1 November 2021. 2 March 2023.
  12. Web site: Norwegian Singles Chart / Week 43 / 2021. VG-lista. 2 March 2023.
  13. Web site: January 13, 2022 . Week 02 – January 13, 2022. July 7, 2023. Nationale Top 40. nl.
  14. Web site: SEAN PAUL "Dynamite" (Radio Date: 29/10/2021) . 2023-03-02 . radiodate.it . en.

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