Chemistry (Virtual Riot EP)

Chemistry is the twelfth extended play by electronic artist Christian Valentin Brunn, commonly known as his stage name, Virtual Riot. Chemistry was released on 2 May 2016, by the electronic music label, Disciple Recordings.[1][2][3][4][5] The EP features four songs, all of which are collaborations with other artists such as Borg, a collaboration with FuntCase and Juices, a collaboration with Dubloadz.[6][7][8]

Chemistry
Chemistry cover
EP by
Released2 May 2016
Recorded2015–16
GenreDubstep
Length16:51
LabelDisciple Recordings
Producer
Virtual Riot chronology
Machinery
(2015)
Chemistry
(2016)
Throwback
(2017)

Background and composition

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Chemistry was released to positive reception, with Niquemai from Stoney Roads calling the EP "one of the strongest dubstep EP's released this year thus far".[4]

A remix EP titled Chemistry (The Remixes) was released on 29 August 2016. The remix EP features remixes from Pegboard Nerds, Downlink, Ekko & Sidetrack, and Oolacile.[8]

Track listing

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Chemistry

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No.TitleLength
1."Borg" (with FuntCase)4:25
2."Showdown" (with ShockOne)4:02
3."Juices" (with Dubloadz)4:54
4."Leave it behind" (with 12th Planet, featuring Ash Riser)3:30
Total length:16:51

Chemistry (The Remixes)

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No.TitleLength
1."Borg" (with FuntCase, Downlink remix)3:55
2."Showdown" (with ShockOne, Ekko & Sidetrack Remix)3:44
3."Juices" (with Dubloadz, Pegboard Nerds Remix)3:45
4."Leave it behind" (with 12th Planet, featuring Ash Riser, Oolacile Remix)4:24
Total length:15:08

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[9] 20

References

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  1. ^ "VIRTUAL RIOT ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES ALONGSIDE NEW EP (INCLUDING ONE AUSSIE COLLAB!)". Archived from the original on 8 August 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Virtual Riot Conjures Up Bad Chemistry | Bassrush". Bassrush. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Virtual Riot - Chemistry EP (The Remixes) - By The Wavs". By The Wavs. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  4. ^ a b "LISTEN: Virtual Riot - Chemistry EP (The Remixes) Teasers". Stoney Roads. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Swinque | COMING SOON: Virtual Riot – Chemistry EP (Remixes)". swinque.com (in German). Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  6. ^ "[Listen Here] Virtual Riot & Funtcase - Borg". The Charlotte Sessions. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  7. ^ "Insider Interview #013: Virtual Riot & Funtcase". 3 May 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Virtual Riot – Chemistry [EP] (Four Remixes)". Club Dance Mixes. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Virtual Riot - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 7 August 2017.