"Molly" is a song by French-American DJ Cedric Gervais, first announced by Gervais through his YouTube channel on 9 April 2012.[1] The song was released as a single in the United States and Canada on 3 July 2012 through Big Beat Records, and as an EP in the United Kingdom on 22 July, and then worldwide on 21 August 2012 through Spinnin' Records and 3 Beat Productions, including remixes. It was written and produced by Cedric Gervais and Carlos Cid. The song was used in the 2013 film Pain & Gain.
| "Molly" | ||||
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| Single by Cedric Gervais | ||||
| Released | 3 July 2012 (U.S. and Canada single) 22 July 2012 (worldwide EP) 21 August 2012 (remixes) | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Acid house | |||
| Label | Spinnin', 3 Beat, Big Beat | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Cedric Gervais, Carlos Cid | |||
| Producer(s) | Cedric Gervais, Carlos Cid | |||
| Cedric Gervais singles chronology | ||||
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"Molly" was heavily sampled in American recording artist Tyga's 2013 song of the same name. It was released as a promotional single for his third studio album Hotel California.
Controversy
editAmerican singer Madonna infamously referenced the song while promoting her song "Girl Gone Wild". Her mention caused great controversy, inciting criticism from electronic dance music producer deadmau5.[2] The term 'Molly' is a reference to the dance drug MDMA.
Music video
editA music video to accompany the release of "Molly" was first released onto YouTube on 2 April 2012 at a total length of four minutes and nine seconds.[3]
Track listings
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Molly" (Original Mix) | 6:49 |
| 2. | "Molly" (Radio Edit) | 3:31 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Molly" (UK Radio Edit) | 2:45 |
| 2. | "Molly" (Club Radio Edit) | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Molly" (Original Mix) | 6:49 |
| 4. | "Molly" (Danny Howard Mix) | 5:43 |
| 5. | "Molly" (Borgore 'Suck My Tit' Mix) | 4:02 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Molly" (Borgore 'The Straight Edge' Remix) | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Molly" (Static Revenger Remix) | 5:11 |
| 3. | "Molly" (Laurent Simeca Remix) | 5:45 |
| 4. | "Molly" (C.I.D. Remix) | 5:54 |
| 5. | "Molly" (Danny Howard Remix) | 5:38 |
| 6. | "Molly" (Chris Arnott Remix) | 5:09 |
| 7. | "Molly" (Acid Jack Remix) | 5:38 |
| 8. | "Molly" (Bobby Vena Remix) | 6:02 |
| 9. | "Molly" (Mind Electric Re-Acid) | 5:29 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[8] | 26 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[9] | 41 |
| Scotland (OCC)[10] | 18 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[11] | 5 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 26 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[13] | 46 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| US, Canada | 3 July 2012[4] | Digital download - Single | Big Beat Records |
| UK | 22 July 2012[5] | Digital download - EP | Spinnin' Records 3 Beat Productions |
| Worldwide | 21 Aug 2012[6] | Digital download - Remixes | Big Beat Records |
References
edit- ^ "Cedric Gervais - Molly (Original Mix)". YouTube. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "'Have You Seen Molly?' DJ -- Madonna's Right ... My Song Ain't About Drugs". Tmz.com. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Cedric Gervais - Molly (Official Music Video) [HD. YouTube
- ^ a b "Molly - Single by Cedric Gervais". Music.apple.com. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Molly - EP by Cedric Gervais on iTunes". iTunes. Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
- ^ a b "Molly (Remixes) - Single by Cedric Gervais". Music.apple.com. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Cedric Gervais New Releases: Molly - Quintino Remix on Beatport". Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ^ "Cedric Gervais – Molly" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance.
- ^ "Cedric Gervais – Molly" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Cedric Gervais Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.