Finally (Kings of Tomorrow song) explained

Finally
Type:single
Artist:The Kings of Tomorrow featuring Julie McKnight
Album:It's in the Lifestyle
Released:2001
Label:Defected
Producer:Sandy Rivera

"Finally" is a song by American house music project Kings of Tomorrow featuring Julie McKnight. The song was written by Jason Sealee and produced by Sandy Rivera.[1] In the United Kingdom, the song was released as a single in 2001 and peaked at number 24 on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, the song reached number 17 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 2002. The song was nominated for Record of the Year at the DanceStar USA Awards in 2002.[2]

"Love Story (vs. Finally)", a remix of Layo & Bushwacka!'s 2002 dance hit "Love Story", interpolates Julie McKnight's vocals from the Kings of Tomorrow song.

In 2018, Jess Glynne released "All I Am" which sampled the "Finally" beat.[3]

Swedish House Mafia and Alicia Keys version

Finally
Cover:Cover_of_Finally_by_Swedish_House_Mafia_and_Alicia_Keys_2024.jpeg
Type:single
Artist:Swedish House Mafia and Alicia Keys
Recorded:2022
Length:3:35
Label:
Chronology:Swedish House Mafia
Prev Title:Lioness
Prev Year:2024

"Finally" was recorded by Swedish house supergroup Swedish House Mafia and American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. The song was released as a single on August 29, 2024, through SS Recording, Republic Records and Universal Music Group.[5]

Background and release

In 2022, the song was remade by Swedish House Mafia and Alicia Keys. Swedish House Mafia first previewed the song at Chase Center in San Francisco on their Paradise Again World Tour.[6] In April 2024, Swedish House Mafia and Keys teased the song on social media, sparking speculation that their collaboration will be released soon.[7] Swedish House Mafia played a new version of the song at Lucca Summer Festival on June 30, 2024.[8] Additionally, Swedish House Mafia played the song at Tomorrowland on July 19 and on July 26, 2024.[9] [10] In August 2024, Swedish House Mafia continued to tease the song on social media, posting a live clip of the track being played with the caption, ‘Finally, right??”.[11] Also, Sebastian Ingrosso posted an Instagram Story with the caption “NEXT WEEK”.[12]

The song was made available on digital and streaming platforms on August 29, 2024.[13] On August 30, 2024, it was sent to Italian radios through Island Records.[14]

Credits and personnel

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[15] 78
Latvia Airplay (TopHit)[16] 131
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[17] 16
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] 18
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[19] 46
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[20] 75
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[21] 69
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[22] 34

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[23] 89
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[24] 15
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[25] 97

Notes and References

  1. 'Finally' Takes on a New Meaning' . . December 29, 2001 . 35 . October 3, 2022.
  2. Paoletta . Michael . Beat Box . Billboard . March 23, 2002 . 31 . October 3, 2022.
  3. Web site: Copsey . Rob . March 17, 2021 . The hits behind the hits: Pop's obsession with sampling . September 2, 2024 . . en.
  4. Club Play – January 19, 2002 . Billboard . January 19, 2002 . 31 . 2022-10-02.
  5. Web site: Yopko . Nick . August 29, 2024 . Swedish House Mafia and Alicia Keys Ponder the Passage of Time in Long-Awaited Single, "Finally" . August 30, 2024 . EDM.com.
  6. Web site: Disalvo . Tom . Watch Swedish House Mafia Debut New Alicia Keys Collaboration at San Francisco Show . . 2022-10-02 . 2022-09-22.
  7. Web site: Vaccaro . Zack . Swedish House Mafia Teases Alicia Keys Collab . EDM Tunes . 2024-07-04 . 2024-04-15.
  8. Web site: Branch . Creighton . Swedish House Mafia Preview New Version of Collab with Alicia Keys . We Rave You . 2024-08-02 . 2024-07-01.
  9. Web site: Kabir . Sazid . Swedish House Mafia @ Tomorrowland 2024 Weekend 1 Tracklist . NoMusica . https://web.archive.org/web/20240804103838/https://nomusica.com/swedish-house-mafia-tomorrowland-2024-weekend-1-tracklist/ . 2024-08-04 . 2024-08-03 . live.
  10. Web site: Cristobal . Gustavo . Swedish House Mafia Performed an Unforgettable Mainstage Performance at Tomorrowland 2024 W2 Day 1. . We Rave You . 2024-07-31.
  11. Web site: Vuoncino . Chris . Swedish House Mafia Continue to Tease Release of 'Finally' . We Rave You . 2024-08-23 . 2024-08-22.
  12. Web site: Ngo . Ken . Sebastian Ingrosso Teases SHM & Alicia Keys 'Finally' Release On Instagram Story . EDM Tunes . 2024-08-21. 2024-08-23 .
  13. Web site: Finally - Single . Apple Music . 2024-08-30 . 2024-08-29.
  14. Web site: Mancabelli . Alice . August 29, 2024 . Swedish House Mafia, Alicia Keys - Finally (Radio Date: 30-08-2024) . August 30, 2024 . EarOne . it.
  15. Web site: Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart: Oct 17, 2024. TopHit. October 18, 2024.
  16. Web site: Swedish House Mafia & Alicia Keys — Finally. TopHit. October 11, 2024.
  17. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Sep 19, 2024. TopHit. October 9, 2024.
  18. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. September 9, 2024. September 6, 2024.
  19. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 08/10/2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241008220207/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 2024-10-08 . it . . October 8, 2024 . October 9, 2024.
  20. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 36. Sverigetopplistan. September 6, 2024.
  21. Web site: Top Radio Hits Ukraine Weekly Chart: Sep 19, 2024. TopHit. October 9, 2024.
  22. Web site: Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. September 6, 2024.
  23. Web site: Top Radio Hits Estonia Monthly Chart: October 2024. TopHit. November 1, 2024.
  24. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: September 2024. TopHit. October 9, 2024.
  25. Web site: Top Radio Hits Ukraine Monthly Chart: September 2024. TopHit. October 9, 2024.

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