Heartbeat (Nneka song) explained

Heartbeat
Cover:Nneka - Heartbeat.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Nneka
Album:No Longer at Ease and Concrete Jungle
B-Side:Walk the Line
Length:3:11
Label:Yo Mama's Recording
Producer:DJ Farhot
Prev Title:Africans
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Long Distance Love
Next Year:2009

"Heartbeat" is a song by Nigerian singer Nneka. It was released in 2008 as a single from her second studio album No Longer at Ease, as well as her third studio album Concrete Jungle. A 2010 EP release of the song features American rapper Nas. The song was remixed by English electronic music duo Chase & Status and included on the "new edition" of their debut studio album, More than Alot. The remix of the song was sampled in Rita Ora's 2012 song "R.I.P.".

Background

The original release of the song was written by Nneka Egbuna (Nneka) and produced by DJ Farhot, and released as a single in 2008.[1] A music video was released to promote the single. An EP for the song was released on 5 October 2010, featuring American rapper Nas.[2]

The song charted on release in Portugal, Germany, and Austria. In 2009, the song charted in the UK Singles Chart at position 20. The song has also charted in France and the Netherlands.

Notes and References

  1. Nneka. Heartbeat. 2008. Liner Notes. Yo Mama's Recording Company.
  2. Web site: Heartbeat - EP by Nneka. iTunes Store. 5 October 2010 . 27 November 2018.