Go (The Chemical Brothers song)
2015 single by The Chemical Brothers
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"Go" is a song by the British electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers released on 4 May 2015, as the second single from their eighth studio album Born in the Echoes.[1] It features uncredited vocals from American rapper Q-Tip.
24 April 2026 (re-release)
| "Go" | ||||
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| Single by The Chemical Brothers | ||||
| from the album Born in the Echoes | ||||
| Released | 4 May 2015 24 April 2026 (re-release) | |||
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| Length | 4:20 | |||
| Label | Virgin EMI | |||
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| Producer | The Chemical Brothers | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Go" on YouTube | ||||
The song reached number 46 in the UK upon release. After being used in the 2026 film Apex, "Go" surged in popularity, peaking at number 4 in the UK and becoming the Chemical Brothers' first top-10 hit in 22 years.[2][3]
Awards
The song received a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 58th Grammy Awards.[4] As of September 2017, the single was certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry.[5][6]
Music video
The official music video was posted on the band's YouTube page on 4 May 2015. It was directed by Michel Gondry.[7] In the video, seven women wearing vintage sci-fi outfits march through the brutalist architecture of the Front de Seine district in Paris.[8]
In other media
The song was featured in videogame Need For Speed (2015), in the launch trailer of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, an advertisement for Vodafone, and Season 3 Episode 1 of the series Invincible. [9][10][11] After featuring in the 2026 film Apex, the song reached a new peak of number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.[12] It became the duo's first top-ten hit in 22 years, since "Galvanize" (also featuring Q-Tip) in 2004.[3].
In March 2026, Saturday Night Live UK, used 'Go' as the official backing track for the show's promo videos[13].
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[14] | 56 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[15] | 56 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[16] | 24 |
| Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[16] | 4 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[17] | 14 |
| Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)[17] | 50 |
| France (SNEP)[18] | 169 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[19] | 76 |
| Italy (FIMI)[20] | 48 |
| Japan Hot 100 (Billboard)[21] | 35 |
| Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[22] | 13 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] | 73 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 46 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[25] | 11 |
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[26] | 11 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[27] | 38 |
| Czech Republic Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[28] | 17 |
| Germany (GfK)[29] | 47 |
| Germany Dance (GfK)[30] | 3 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[31] | 81 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[32] | 76 |
| Iceland (Billboard)[33] | 8 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[34] | 9 |
| Latvia Streaming (LaIPA)[35] | 2 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[36] | 6 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[37] | 75 |
| Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[38] | 21 |
| Russia Streaming (TopHit)[39] | 7 |
| Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[40] | 4 |
| South Africa Streaming (TOSAC)[41] | 71 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[42] | 79 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[43] | 29 |
| Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[44] | 33 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[45] | 4 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[46] | 1 |
| US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[47] | 2 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[48] | 3 |
Certifications
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United Kingdom[53] | 5 May 2015 | Digital download | Virgin EMI |
| United States[54] | 7 July 2015 | EDM radio stations |