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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox single <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Songs -->
| Name = Getting Nowhere
| name = Getting Nowhere
| Cover = gettingnowhere.jpg
| cover = gettingnowhere.jpg
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| alt = A black triangle and brown background. The performer and single is 'GETTING NOWHERE FEAT. JOHN LEGEND'
| Cover Size =
| type = single
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| Alt = A black triangle and brown background. The performer and single is 'GETTING NOWHERE FEAT. JOHN LEGEND'
| Artist = [[Magnetic Man]] featuring [[John Legend]]
| artist = [[Magnetic Man]] featuring [[John Legend]]
| Album = [[Magnetic Man (album)|Magnetic Man]]
| album = [[Magnetic Man (album)|Magnetic Man]]
| Released = 18 February 2011
| released = 18 February 2011
| recorded = 2010
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| Format = [[Music download|Digital download]]
| Recorded = 2010
| studio =
| Genre = [[Dubstep]]
| venue =
| genre = [[Dubstep]]
| Length = 4:30
| length = 4:30
| Label = [[Sony Music Entertainment]]
| label = [[Sony Music|Sony]]
| Writer = John Stephens<br>Amanda Ghost<br>[[Skream|Oliver Jones]]<br>[[Benga (musician)|Benga Adejumo]]<br>Arthur Smith
| writer = {{hlist|John Stephens|Amanda Ghost|[[Skream|Oliver Jones]]|[[Benga (musician)|Benga Adejumo]]|Arthur Smith}}
| Producer = [[Magnetic Man]]
| producer = [[Magnetic Man]]
| chronology = [[Magnetic Man]]
| Certification =
| Chronology = [[Magnetic Man]]
| prev_title = [[Perfect Stranger (Magnetic Man song)|Perfect Stranger]]
| prev_year = 2010
| Last single = "[[Perfect Stranger (song)|Perfect Stranger]]"<br/>(2010)
| next_title = [[Anthemic]]
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| This single = "'''Getting Nowhere'''"<br/>(2011)
| Next single = "[[Anthemic]]"<br/>(2011)
| next_year = 2011
| Misc = {{Extra chronology
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| Artist = [[John Legend]] singles
| artist = [[John Legend]]
| Type = singles
| type = singles
| Last single = "Hard Times"<br/>(2011)
| prev_title = Hard Times
| prev_year = 2011
| This single = "'''Getting Nowhere'''"<br/>(2011)
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| title = Getting Nowhere
| Next single = "[[All of the Lights]]"<br/>(2011)
| year = 2011
| next_title = [[When Christmas Comes]]
| next_year = 2011
}}
}}
}}
}}


"'''Getting Nowhere'''" is a song by live [[electronic music]] project [[Magnetic Man]] featuring American [[singer]] [[John Legend]]. It is the third single to be released from their debut album ''[[Magnetic Man (album)|Magnetic Man]]''. It was released on 18 February 2011. It only managed to peak to number 65 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. The song was also used in a Sony advert in November 2011.
"'''Getting Nowhere'''" is a song by English [[electronic music]] project [[Magnetic Man]] featuring American singer [[John Legend]]. It is the third single to be released from their debut album ''[[Magnetic Man (album)|Magnetic Man]]''. It was released on 18 February 2011. It only managed to peak to number 65 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] but had some success in Flanders where it reached number four. The song was also used in a Sony [[PlayStation Move]] advert in November 2011.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
Nick Levine of ''[[Digital Spy]]'' Blog gave the song a positive review stating:
Nick Levine of [[Digital Spy]] gave the song a positive review stating:


<blockquote>
<blockquote>
On which Artwork, Benga and Skream - the commanding triptych of Croydon clubland, if you will - team up with nine-time Grammy Award winner John Legend to reaffirm what the James Blake album has recently suggested - that dubstep can possess genuine gets-you-in-the-guts [[Soul music|soul]]. {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a304550/magnetic-man-ft-john-legend-getting-nowhere.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=digitalspy.co.uk|author=Nick Levine|title=Magnetic Man ft. John Legend: 'Getting Nowhere'}}</ref>
On which Artwork, Benga and Skream – the commanding triptych of Croydon clubland, if you will – team up with nine-time Grammy Award winner John Legend to reaffirm what the James Blake album has recently suggested – that dubstep can possess genuine gets-you-in-the-guts [[Soul music|soul]]. {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/singlesreviews/a304550/magnetic-man-ft-john-legend-getting-nowhere.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=digitalspy.co.uk|author=Nick Levine|title=Magnetic Man ft. John Legend: 'Getting Nowhere'|date=18 February 2011 }}</ref>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{tracklisting
{{tracklisting
|headline=Digital download <ref>[http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/getting-nowhere-feat-john/id417731856 Getting Nowhere (feat. John Legand) – EP by Magnetic Man]. Itunes.apple.com</ref>
| headline = Digital download<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/getting-nowhere-feat-john/id417731856 Getting Nowhere (feat. John Legend) – EP by Magnetic Man]. [[iTunes]]</ref>
|title1 = Getting Nowhere
| title1 = Getting Nowhere
|note1 = featuring John Legend
| note1 = featuring John Legend
|length1 = 4:30
| length1 = 4:30
|title2 = Getting Nowhere ([[Skream]] Remix)
| title2 = Getting Nowhere ([[Skream]] Remix)
|note2 = featuring John Legend
| note2 = featuring John Legend
|length2 = 4:52
| length2 = 4:52
|title3 = Getting Nowhere (Breakage As Hard As We Try Remix)
| title3 = Getting Nowhere (Breakage As Hard As We Try Remix)
|note3 = featuring John Legend
| note3 = featuring John Legend
|length3 = 4:41
| length3 = 4:41
|title4 = Getting Nowhere (Yoruba Soul Mix)
| title4 = Getting Nowhere (Yoruba Soul Mix)
|note4 = featuring John Legend
| note4 = featuring John Legend
|length4 = 7:29
| length4 = 7:29
|title5 = Getting Nowhere (Music Version)
| title5 = Getting Nowhere (Music Version)
|note5 = featuring John Legend
| note5 = featuring John Legend
|length5 = 3:47
| length5 = 3:47
}}
}}




==Vinyl==
{{tracklisting
{{tracklisting
| headline = 12" vinyl<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hhv.de/item_228336.html |title=Magnetic Man Getting Nowhere Magnet Item No: 228336 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= |website=hhv.de |publisher=hhv.de: Vinyl, Streetwear & Sneakers Online Shop |access-date=August 20, 2016 |quote=}}</ref>
|headline=12" Vinyl <ref>http://www.hhv.de/item_228336.html</ref>
|title1 = Getting Nowhere
| title1 = Getting Nowhere
|note1 = Skream Remix) (featuring John Legend
| note1 = Skream Remix) (featuring John Legend)
|length1 = 4:52
| length1 = 4:52
|title2 = Getting Nowhere
| title2 = Getting Nowhere
|note2 = Breakage As Hard As We Try Remix) (featuring John Legend)
| note2 = Breakage As Hard As We Try Remix) (featuring John Legend
|length2 = 4:42
| length2 = 4:42
|title3 = Getting Nowhere
| title3 = Getting Nowhere
|note3 = Original Mix) (featuring John Legend
| note3 = Original Mix) (featuring John Legend
|length3 = 4:30
| length3 = 4:30
}}
}}


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{{singlechart|Wallonia Tip|32|artist=Magnetic Man feat. John Legend|song=Getting Nowhere}}
{{singlechart|Wallonia Tip|32|artist=Magnetic Man feat. John Legend|song=Getting Nowhere}}
|-
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| UK Singles ([[UK Singles Chart|The Official Charts Company]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chartstats.com/release.php?release=49964|title=Chart Stats – Magnetic Man Ft John Legend – Getting Nowhere|work=[[The Official Charts Company]]|publisher=Chart Stats}}</ref>
| UK Singles ([[UK Singles Chart|The Official Charts Company]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/Getting%20Nowhere%20ft%20John%20Legend |title=The Official Charts Company – Magnetic Man Ft John Legend – Getting Nowhere |work=[[Official Charts Company]] }}</ref>
|align="center"| 65
|align="center"| 65
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|United Kingdom
|United Kingdom
|18 February 2011
|18 February 2011
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|{{hlist|[[12-inch single|12"]]|[[Music download|digital download]]}}
|Digital Download
|[[Sony Music Entertainment]]
|[[Sony Music|Sony]]
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[[Category:2011 singles]]
[[Category:2011 singles]]
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[[Category:Magnetic Man songs]]
[[Category:Magnetic Man songs]]
[[Category:John Legend songs]]
[[Category:John Legend songs]]
[[Category:Songs produced by Magnetic Man]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Magnetic Man]]
[[Category:Songs written by John Legend]]

[[nl:Getting Nowhere]]

Latest revision as of 18:11, 22 September 2024

"Getting Nowhere"
A black triangle and brown background. The performer and single is 'GETTING NOWHERE FEAT. JOHN LEGEND'
Single by Magnetic Man featuring John Legend
from the album Magnetic Man
Released18 February 2011
Recorded2010
GenreDubstep
Length4:30
LabelSony
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Magnetic Man
Magnetic Man singles chronology
"Perfect Stranger"
(2010) 		"Getting Nowhere"
(2011) 		"Anthemic"
(2011)
John Legend singles chronology
"Hard Times"
(2011) 		"Getting Nowhere"
(2011) 		"When Christmas Comes"
(2011)

"Getting Nowhere" is a song by English electronic music project Magnetic Man featuring American singer John Legend. It is the third single to be released from their debut album Magnetic Man. It was released on 18 February 2011. It only managed to peak to number 65 on the UK Singles Chart but had some success in Flanders where it reached number four. The song was also used in a Sony PlayStation Move advert in November 2011.

Critical reception

[edit]

Nick Levine of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:

On which Artwork, Benga and Skream – the commanding triptych of Croydon clubland, if you will – team up with nine-time Grammy Award winner John Legend to reaffirm what the James Blake album has recently suggested – that dubstep can possess genuine gets-you-in-the-guts soul. [1]

Track listing

[edit]
Digital download[2]
No.TitleLength
1."Getting Nowhere" (featuring John Legend)4:30
2."Getting Nowhere (Skream Remix)" (featuring John Legend)4:52
3."Getting Nowhere (Breakage As Hard As We Try Remix)" (featuring John Legend)4:41
4."Getting Nowhere (Yoruba Soul Mix)" (featuring John Legend)7:29
5."Getting Nowhere (Music Version)" (featuring John Legend)3:47
12" vinyl[3]
No.TitleLength
1."Getting Nowhere" (Skream Remix) (featuring John Legend))4:52
2."Getting Nowhere" (Breakage As Hard As We Try Remix) (featuring John Legend)4:42
3."Getting Nowhere" (Original Mix) (featuring John Legend)4:30

Chart performance

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Chart (2011) Peak
Position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] 4
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[5] 32
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[6] 65

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 18 February 2011
Sony

References

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  1. ^ Nick Levine (18 February 2011). "Magnetic Man ft. John Legend: 'Getting Nowhere'". Digital Spy. digitalspy.co.uk.
  2. ^ Getting Nowhere (feat. John Legend) – EP by Magnetic Man. iTunes
  3. ^ "Magnetic Man Getting Nowhere Magnet Item No: 228336". hhv.de. hhv.de: Vinyl, Streetwear & Sneakers Online Shop. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  4. ^ "Magnetic Man feat. John Legend – Getting Nowhere" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  5. ^ "Magnetic Man feat. John Legend – Getting Nowhere" (in French). Ultratip.
  6. ^ "The Official Charts Company – Magnetic Man Ft John Legend – Getting Nowhere". Official Charts Company.
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