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"Supernova" debuted in the top ten of the [[Irish Singles Chart]], entering at number seven on the issue date of July 23, 2009. The song was the highest debut on the chart for the week. The following week it rose to number four.<ref name=Irish>{{cite web |title=Ireland Singles Top 50 |url=http://acharts.us/ireland_singles_top_50/2009/30|work=The Irish Charts |publisher=αCharts.us |date= |accessdate=2009-07-26}}</ref> It |
"Supernova" debuted in the top ten of the [[Irish Singles Chart]], entering at number seven on the issue date of July 23, 2009. The song was the highest debut on the chart for the week. The following week it rose to number four.<ref name=Irish>{{cite web |title=Ireland Singles Top 50 |url=http://acharts.us/ireland_singles_top_50/2009/30|work=The Irish Charts |publisher=αCharts.us |date= |accessdate=2009-07-26}}</ref> It performed even better in the [[United Kingdom]], where it debuted at number two on the [[UK Singles Chart]] for the issue date of July 26.<ref name=UKChart>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/singles.shtml| title=The Official UK Singles Chart : 26.07.2009| work=[[The Official Charts Company]]| publisher=MMIX| date=2009-07-26| accessdate=2009-07-26}}</ref> |
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"Supernova" is a song by British singer Mr Hudson, released as the second single of his band Mr. Hudson & The Library's second album Straight No Chaser. It was both co-written and co-produced with hip-hop artist Kanye West, who is featured on the song. "Supernova" was premiered on May 13, 2009 on Zane Lowe BBC Radio Show and then released through Mr Hudson's and Kanye West's blogs. [1] The song was later remixed by Calvin Harris in a more electronic fashion. After being officially released as a single on July 19, it promptly debuted high on European charts.
Release
"Supernova" was released to iTunes on July 19, 2009 after being able to pre-order throughout the previous week.[2] Shortly after its release the song broke into the iTunes top 10.
Chart performance
"Supernova" debuted in the top ten of the Irish Singles Chart, entering at number seven on the issue date of July 23, 2009. The song was the highest debut on the chart for the week. The following week it rose to number four.[3] It performed even better in the United Kingdom, where it debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart for the issue date of July 26.[4]
Music video
The music video for "Supernova" was shot in both London and Los Angeles, California and follows Mr Hudson and Kanye West in their pursuit of women; R&B singer Estelle makes a cameo appearance in the video. Juxtaposed with these images is a sequence of an actual supernova, as well as a flashing light suit, featured prominently during the song's chorus.
Track listings
CD single
- "Supernova" – 3:16
UK single
- "Supernova" – 3:13
- "Supernova" (Calvin Harris Remix) – 5:41
Charts
| Chart (2009)[5][3][4][6] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles | 10 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart | 2 |
| UK R&B Chart | 2 |
| U.S Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | 12 |
References
- ^ http://www.mrhudson.com/blog/2009/05/14/supernova-ft-kanye-west/
- ^ "Supernova – Single". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 2009-06-19. Retrieved 2009-06-19.
- ^ a b "Ireland Singles Top 50". The Irish Charts. αCharts.us. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
- ^ a b "The Official UK Singles Chart : 26.07.2009". The Official Charts Company. MMIX. 2009-07-26. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
- ^ "Mr Hudson Music News & Info". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
- ^ "Top 40 RnB Singles: 26.07.2009". The Official Charts Company. BBC Radio 1. bbc.co.uk. 2009-07-26. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
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