"Pakistan" is a song by British rap collective D-Block Europe featuring British rapper Clavish. It was released on 29 June 2023, as the second single from D-Block Europe's sixth mixtape DBE World. The song was produced by Da Beatfreakz.[1][2]
| "Pakistan" | ||||
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| Single by D-Block Europe and Clavish | ||||
| from the album DBE World | ||||
| Released | 29 June 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:54 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Da Beatfreakz | |||
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| Clavish singles chronology | ||||
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| "Pakistan" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editThe track was first teased by Young Adz through Instagram live in 2020 prior to the official release. The original song was solely Young Adz, however, the official release sees an addition of Dirtbike LB and Clavish.[1]
Critical reception
editCritics noted that "Pakistan" has an "energetic and infectious beat" with a "catchy hook."[3] It's also noted that Clavish's verse is "smoothly executed."[3]
Music video
editThe official music video was released alongside the audio. It was filmed in Stratford, East London in Westfield after Young Adz requested fans to come to the location. The video featured several Pakistan flags alongside Clavish in an abandoned area.[1]
Personnel
editCredits and personnel adapted from Tidal.[4]
Musicians
- Adam "Young Adz" Williams – lead artist, songwriter, composer
- Ricky "Dirtbike LB" Banton – lead artist, songwriter, composer
- Cian "Clavish" Wright – lead artist, songwriter, composer
Technical
- Prince Galalie – mastering engineer
- Prince Galalie – mixing engineer
- IBØ – mixing engineer
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[5] | 34 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 8 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[7] | 3 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Daily, GRM (29 June 2023). "D-Block Europe Finally Liberate Official "Pakistan" Version Featuring Clavish". GRM Daily. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ Keith, James (10 July 2023). "D-Block Europe Share New 24-Track Project 'DBE World'". Complex. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ a b King, Tyrese (10 July 2023). "D Block Europe Finally Share New Anticipated Single 'Pakistan' Ft Clavish". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Pakistan / D-Block Europe". Tidal. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ "British single certifications – D-Block Europe & Clavish – Pakistan". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 17 January 2024.