Skin (Rag'n'Bone Man song)

"Skin" is a song by British singer Rag'n'Bone Man. It was released as a download on 26 January 2017 through Columbia Records as the third single from his debut studio album Human (2017). The song was written by Rory Graham (Rag'n'Bone Man), Jonny Coffer, Jamie Scott, Mike Needle and Dan Bryer.

"Skin"
Single by Rag'n'Bone Man
from the album Human
Released26 January 2017
Genre
Length3:59
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jonny Coffer
Rag'n'Bone Man singles chronology
"Human"
(2016)
"Skin"
(2017)
"The Apprentice"
(2017)

Background and conception

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The song's inspiration came from Graham when he was watching a Game of Thrones episode involving the relationship between Jon Snow and Ygritte.

Music video

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On 25 March 2017, the music video was uploaded to the Rag'n'Bone Man Vevo channel, directed by Greg Davenport. It features a young boy walking through an abandoned village, seeking shelter.[1]

Track listing

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Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Skin"3:59

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[44] Gold 35,000
Austria (IFPI Austria)[45] Platinum 30,000
Belgium (BEA)[46] Gold 10,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[47] Platinum 40,000
Canada (Music Canada)[48] Gold 40,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[49] Platinum 90,000
France (SNEP)[50] Diamond 233,333
Germany (BVMI)[51] Platinum 400,000
Italy (FIMI)[52] Gold 25,000
Poland (ZPAV)[53] 2× Platinum 40,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[54] 3× Platinum 60,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[55] 2× Platinum 1,200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 26 January 2017 Digital download Columbia

References

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