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Meridian (Dave and Tiakola song)

"Meridian" is a song by British rapper Dave and French rapper Tiakola. It was released on August 24, 2023, through Neighbourhood Recordings. The song was written by Dave and Tiakola and produced by Jo Caleb and Jyle Evans. It debuted at number one in the French Singles Chart and at number forty-one in the UK Singles Chart.[1]

"Meridian"
Single by Dave and Tiakola
Released24 August 2023 (2023-08-24)
Length4:16
Label
  • Neighbourhood
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Jo Caleb
  • Kyle Evans
Dave singles chronology
"Sprinter"
(2023) 		"Meridian"
(2023) 		"Special"
(2023)
Tiakola singles chronology
"Meuda"
(2022) 		"Meridian"
(2023) 		"Special"
(2023)
Music video
"Meridian" on YouTube

Composition

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The song pays "lip service to Big H and the North London grime crew of the same name".[2] Dave delivers a rap verse nearing the end of the track while proving his versatility in a melodic state at the start. The track sees to be "demonstrating [Dave's] ability to seamlessly blend genres" and "despite the language barrier, [Tiakola's] contribution harmoniously merges with Santan’s style". The artists mix in English and French in each of their parts while also adding Pidgin into it.[2]

Music video

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The official music video was filmed in several locations such as Paris, London and New York while both artists are wearing and promoting the popular British streetwear brand, Corteiz.[1][2][3]

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Meridian"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[4] 7
France (SNEP)[5] 1
Ireland (IRMA)[6] 62
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 23
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[8] 10
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 41
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[10] 18

Certifications

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Certifications for "Meridian"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)[11] Gold 20,000‡
France (SNEP)[12] Diamond 333,333‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Keith, James (30 August 2023). "Dave Joins French Rhymer Tiakola For Double-Drop "Meridian" & "Special"". Complex UK. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "DAVE & TIAKOLA GIVE VISUAL TREATMENT TO MELODIC SINGLE "MERIDIAN"". GRM Daily. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  3. ^ Wilkes, Emma (25 August 2023). "Dave teams up with Tiakola for 'Meridian' and 'Special'". NME. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Dave & Tiakola – Meridian" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "Top Singles (Week 35, 2023)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  6. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  7. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Dave & Tiakola – Meridian". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2024". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  12. ^ "French single certifications – Dave & Tiakola – Meridian" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
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