Eagle (D-Block Europe and Noizy song)

"Eagle" is a song by British rap collective D-Block Europe featuring Albanian rapper Noizy. It was released on 11 January 2024, as the third single from D-Block Europe's third full-length studio album, Rolling Stone. The song was produced by Da Beatfreakz.[1][2]

"Eagle"
Single by D-Block Europe and Noizy
from the album Rolling Stone
Released11 January 2024 (2024-01-11)
Length
  • 4:58 (album version)
  • 3:00 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Adam Williams
  • Ricky Banton
  • Rigels Rajku
  • Obi Ebele
  • Uche Ebele
Producer(s)Da Beatfreakz
D-Block Europe singles chronology
"Skims"
(2023)
"Eagle"
(2024)
Noizy singles chronology
"Big Budz No Dust"
(2023)
"Eagle"
(2024)
Music video
"Eagle" on YouTube

Background

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The track was first teased by Young Adz through an Instagram snippet he posted on September 11, 2023, prior to the official release.[1]

Composition

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Writing for Clash, Shanté Collier-McDermott wrote that on "Eagle", Noziy has a "gritty tone adding to the song’s authentic rap feel" and "Young Adz' hook another playful salute".[3]

Critical reception

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The Guardian's Thomas Hobbs noted that the track is a "highlight" on Rolling Stone. He also stated that the song "has a rabble-rousing hook as well as an irresistible rags-to-riches sentiment".[4] Damien Morris for The Observer wrote that alongside "Lady in Hermes" and "I Need It Now", the song "reassert[s]" their predilection for spare, almost soporific numbness, with more gleaming melodies a minute than many rappers manage in a lifetime".[5]

Music video

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The official William Thomas-directed music video was filmed in multiple locations, most notably in the capital city of Albania, Tirana.[2] While in Tirana, the three artists "made themselves at home while showing off flashy jewellery, [and] high-end vehicles".[2]

Personnel

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Credits and personnel adapted from Tidal.[6]

Musicians

Technical

Charts

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Chart performance for "Eagle"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 19
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[8] 7

References

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  1. ^ a b "D-Block Europe Unleash New "Eagle" Video Featuring Noizy". GRM Daily. 11 January 2024. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Powell, Jon (11 January 2024). "D-Block Europe drops off latest visual for "Eagle" with Noizy". Revolt. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ Collier-McDermott, Shanté (12 January 2024). "D-Block Europe – Rolling Stone". Clash. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  4. ^ Hobbs, Thomas (5 January 2024). "D-Block Europe: Rolling Stone review – captivating music only underscores rap duo's superficial lyrics". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 10 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  5. ^ Morris, Damien (14 January 2024). "D-Block Europe: Rolling Stone review – melodic, codeine-paced palliatives". The Observer. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Eagle / D-Block Europe". Tidal. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 January 2024.