Cinema (Benny Benassi song)
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"Cinema" is a song performed by Italian DJ and producer of electro house music Benny Benassi, taken from his fourth studio album Electroman. The song features vocals from British singer and songwriter Gary Go. It was released on the March 8, 2011 by Ultra Records and All Around the World. The song was written by Gary Go with music by Benny Benassi and Alle Benassi, and it was produced by Marco "Benny" Benassi and Alle Benassi. Fans first picked up on the song after it was included in the hit video game, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit. It has since been used to soundtrack the trailer for The Sims Social computer game. The single EP featured several remixes, one being by dubstep artist and producer Skrillex, which has become a hit in its own right, staying in iTunes US Dance Top 10 for six months after its release and clocking over twenty-one million plays on YouTube alone before winning a 2012 Grammy for Best Remixed Recording.
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Cinema" was first released onto YouTube on 28 March 2011 at a total length of three minutes and thirty-nine seconds.[1] It features Bennassi, his cousin Alle and Gary Go.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cinema" (Radio Edit) | 3:03 |
| 2. | "Cinema" (Extended Mix) | 4:55 |
| 3. | "Cinema" (Skrillex UK Radio Edit) | 3:24 |
| 4. | "Cinema" (Alex Gaudino & Jason Rooney Remix) | 8:16 |
| 5. | "Cinema" (Laidback Luke Remix) | 6:08 |
| 6. | "Cinema" (Congorock Remix) | 5:58 |
| 7. | "Cinema" (DJ Mazza Club Mix) | 6:02 |
Chart performance
| Chart (2011-12) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 26 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 82 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[3] | 49 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 13 |
| Scotland (OCC)[5] | 14 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[6] | 42 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[7] | 6 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 20 |
| US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles | 2 |
Remix Version
In January 2011, Skrillex released a dubstep remix of the song. It was used in the launch promo for the WWE Network, aired on the December 5, 2011 episode of Monday Night RAW. It was also given the Grammy award for best remixed recording at the 54th Grammy Awards.
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | July 24, 2011[9] | Digital download | All Around the World |
References
- ^ "Benny Benassi ft. Gary Go - Cinema". YouTube.
- ^ "Benny Benassi And Gary Go – Cinema". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
- ^ "Benny Benassi And Gary Go – Cinema" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Benny Benassi And Gary Go – Cinema". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Benny Benassi And Gary Go – Cinema". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ Cinema (feat. Gary Go) by Benny Benassi iTunes