Go (The Chemical Brothers song)
2015 single by the Chemical Brothers
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"Go" is a song by 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 (2015).[1] The song was written and produced by Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons alongside American rapper Q-Tip, who also provides uncredited vocals.
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| Single by the Chemical Brothers | ||||
| from the album Born in the Echoes | ||||
| Released | 4 May 2015 | |||
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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 | ||||
Upon release, "Go" reached number 46 on the UK Singles Chart. Following its usage in the film Apex (2026), the song experienced a resurgence in popularity, peaking at number 4 in the UK and becoming the Chemical Brothers' first top-ten appearance in 22 years.
Music video
The official music video, directed by Michel Gondry, was released on YouTube on 4 May 2015.[2] In the video, seven women wearing vintage sci-fi outfits march through the brutalist architecture of the Front de Seine district in Paris.[3]
Commercial performance
Upon initial release, "Go" reached number 46 on the UK Singles Chart.[4][5] As of September 2017, the single was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry.[6][7]
After featuring in the 2026 film Apex, the song experienced a resurgence in popularity, reaching a new peak of number 4 on the UK Singles Chart;[8] becoming the duo's first top-ten single in 22 years (following "Galvanize" in 2004).[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 58th Grammy Awards | "Go" | Best Dance Recording | Nominated | [9] |
Usage in other media
"Go" was featured in the racing video game Need for Speed (2015), in the 2017 film Baywatch, in the launch trailer of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (2020), an advertisement for Vodafone New Zealand, the 2022 DreamWorks Animation film The Bad Guys, and the first episode of the third season of Invincible.[10][11][12]
In March 2026, Saturday Night Live UK used "Go" as the official backing track for the show's promo videos.[13]
"Go" was also featured in Apex, a 2026 horror survivalist film starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton. The song was played on a boombox by Egerton's character during an intense scene involving his hunting of Theron's character, where Egerton danced to the tune and became known for 'squawking' parts of it. The song became popular on TikTok and Instagram reels as a result.
Credits and personnel
- Tom Rowlands – writing, production
- Ed Simons – writing, production
Other musicians
- Kamaal Fareed – vocals, writing
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
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Certifications
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| 5 May 2015 | United Kingdom | Virgin EMI | [59] | |
| 7 July 2015 | United States | US dance radio | [60] |