Clash (song)
2021 single by Dave featuring Stormzy
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"Clash" is a song by British rapper Dave, featuring fellow British rapper Stormzy, released on 9 July 2021 by Dave and Neighbourhood Recordings as the lead single from Dave's second studio album, We're All Alone in This Together (2021). "Clash" was written by the two artists, Luke Grieve and the song's producer Kyle Evans.[1]
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| Single by Dave featuring Stormzy | ||||
| from the album We're All Alone in This Together | ||||
| Released | 9 July 2021 | |||
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| Length | 4:11 | |||
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| Producer | Kyle Evans | |||
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Commercially, the song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Dave's eighth top ten entry and Stormzy's twelfth.
Composition
"Clash" is a British hip hop track with elements of UK drill, built around a "repetitive, haunting piano" melody accompanied by "spectral, filtered synth."[2][3] Lyrically, the song features "egotistic proclamations that flex their respective riches."[3] Stormzy's verse includes subliminal lyrics targeted at British rapper Chip, which Chip responded to the same day.[2][3][4]
Music video
The music video was released in the evening of 9 July 2021, directed by Edem Wornoo. It features Dave and Stormzy surrounded by cars at the Aston Martin factory in Warwickshire and the Silverstone Circuit.[3]
Personnel
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[13] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[15] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[16] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[17] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[18] | 2× Platinum | 1,200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||