Antenna (song)
2012 single by Fuse ODG
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"Antenna" is a song by Ghanaian-English Afrobeats recording artist Fuse ODG. The song premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra on 12 August 2012,[2][3] and first appeared on his debut EP The Buzz in September 2012.[4][5] It was released as a single in the United Kingdom through 3 Beat Productions on 2 June 2013,[6] and became his first chart entry, debuting and peaking at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart,[7] as well as reaching number 9 in Scotland. The song received several award nominations and won Afro Pop Song of the Year at the 2013 Ghana Music Awards.[8][9] A remix to "Antenna" featuring Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean was released alongside its music video in December 2012.[10] On 22 April 2013, Fuse ODG released an additional remix to the song featuring Nigerian singer Wande Coal, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, and Ghanaian duo R2Bees.[11]
| "Antenna" | ||||
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| Single by Fuse ODG | ||||
| from the album T.I.N.A. and the EP The Buzz | ||||
| Released | 12 August 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | 3 Beat | |||
| Songwriters | Nana Richard Abiona
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| Producer | KillBeatz | |||
| Fuse ODG singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Antenna" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
"Antenna" premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra on 12 August 2012 during DJ Edu's Destination Africa show.[3] It was written by Fuse ODG, Arjun Haze, and KillBeatz; the latter also produced the single.[1] The song first appeared on Fuse ODG's debut EP The Buzz, which was released in September 2012.[4] It was later issued as a single in the United Kingdom on 2 June 2013 through 3 Beat Records. On the same day, Fuse ODG released Antenna (Remixes), a six-track digital EP on iTunes, which included several alternate versions of the song.[12]
Promotion
To promote the song, Fuse ODG launched a dance competition for "Antenna" in August 2012. He encouraged participants to submit dance videos inspired by the song. Winners received an all-expenses-paid one-week trip for two to Abidjan, VIP passes to Fuse ODG's performance in Ivory Coast, a cameo appearance in the song's music video, and an opportunity to appear on stage with the artist.[13] The winning group, Team Manchester, was announced on Fuse ODG's official website.
Music video
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ghana Music Awards | Vodafone Song of the Year | Nominated | [15] |
| Afro Pop Song of the Year | Won | [16] | ||
| Channel O Music Video Awards | Most Gifted Dance Video | Nominated | [17] | |
| Most Gifted Video of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | [18] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Antenna" (UK Radio Edit) | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Antenna" (UK Club Mix) | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Antenna" (Steve Smart & Westfunk Radio Edit) | 2:53 |
| 4. | "Antenna" (Steve Smart & Westfunk Remix) | 4:48 |
| 5. | "Antenna" (TS7 Remix) | 3:40 |
| 6. | "Antenna" (Remix ft. Wyclef Jean) | 3:44 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[22] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
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| United Kingdom | 2 June 2013[6] | Digital download | 3 Beat Productions |