Calabria (song)
| "Calabria" | ||||
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| Single by Rune | ||||
| Released | 2003 | |||
| Genre | House | |||
| Length | 7:45 (original mix) 3:35 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | Credence Feel the Rhythm (France) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rune Reilly Kolsch | |||
| Producer(s) | Rune Reilly Kolsch | |||
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"Calabria" is a song by Danish DJ/producer Rune Reilly Kölsch. It was originally released in 2003 by Credence, a sublabel of Parlophone Records.
The song has been remixed or released in numerous other versions by different artists, such as Drunkenmunky, Dirty Laundry and Kaner in 2004, by Criminal Vibes in 2013 and by Firebeatz and Jaques Le Noir in 2014. In 2007, Pitbull and Lil Jon sampled "Calabria 2007" in "The Anthem".
In 2014, British musician Guppy Slim played a set dedicated to "Calabria" at Casa Del Vibe in Bristol. It was recorded and played on BBC Radio 6 Music at various times following its performance.
Calabria is the name of a region in southern Italy.
Background and recording[]
The track was originally conceived as an instrumental, but in spite of being licensed to several other labels outside Denmark, it received more airplay after DJ group used the instrumental to create a mash-up with Alex Gaudino and Crystal Waters' "Destination Unknown", matching Rune's instrumental to Waters' vocals. It was released as "Destination Calabria" in 2005 by Italian label Rise Records.
Track listing[]
- 2003 12" vinyl
- "Calabria" (Original Mix) - 7:45
- "Calabria" (Artificial Funk Remix) - 9:14
- "Calabria" (DJ Tool) - 2:05
Charts[]
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Greece (IFPI)[1] | 30 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[2] | 48 |
Drunkenmunky version[]
| "Calabria" | ||||
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| Single by Drunkenmunky | ||||
| B-side | "Das Bass" | |||
| Released | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Eurodance | |||
| Length | 5:41 (euro mix) 2:45 (radio mix) | |||
| Label | D'n'A | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rune Reilly Kolsch | |||
| Producer(s) | Klubbheads | |||
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Dutch group Drunkenmunky produced and released their version of "Calabria" in 2004. A remix in 2007 titled "Calabria (2007 Jump Mix)" was released which also charted.
Charts[]
"Calabria"
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[3] | 4 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] | 38 |
"Calabria (2007 Jump Mix)"
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 61 |
"Calabria" (Dirty Laundry version)[]
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] | 80 |
"Calabria 2007" (as Enur)[]
| "Calabria 2007" | ||||
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| Single by ENUR featuring Natasja | ||||
| from the album Raggatronic | ||||
| Released | 13 March 2007 | |||
| Genre | House, reggae fusion, ragga | |||
| Length | 6:25 (club mix) 3:51 (radio mix) 3:58 (video version) | |||
| Label | Ministry of Sound Ultra (US) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rune Reilly Kolsch | |||
| Producer(s) | Johannes Torpe | |||
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In 2007, a remix with additional dancehall beats and vocals by Danish reggae singer Natasja Saad was released, titled "Calabria 2007", by Rune and Johannes Torpe under the name Enur. This reggae fusion version has been very successful around the world and gained popularity in the United States in mid-to-late 2007. It received heavy club play, eventually entering the playlist of major Top-40/Dance radio stations such as Z100 and KTU. It placed at #80 on Z100's top 100 songs of 2007.[7] This version was featured in a Target advertisement for the 2007–2008 school year, featuring college dorm supplies, and due to the song's prominence in the ad, the song received much exposure.[8]
In 2008, the song hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 46, making it one of the highest peaking reggae fusion songs in 2008. There is also another remix featuring Mims[9] and a Dominican rap remix featuring Dominican artist Punto Rojo.[10] On 16 January 2008 the song reached number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart.
Track listing[]
- CD single
- "Calabria 2007" (Radio Edit) - 3:52
- "Calabria 2007" (Club Mix) - 6:31
- "Calabria 2007" (Instrumental Mix) - 6:31
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
| Chart (2007–2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[11] | 4 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] | 21 |
| France (SNEP)[13] | 9 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 46 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[15] | 1 |
| US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 1 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[17] | 28 |
Year-end charts[]
| Chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[18] | 54 |
| Chart (2008) | Position |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] | 71 |
| US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[20] | 21 |
Note: Months after the release of "Calabria 2007", its vocalist, Natasja Saad died in a car accident.
"Calabria (Firebeatz Remix)"[]
| "Calabria (Firebeatz Remix)" | |
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| Single by Rune RK | |
| Released | 13 October 2014 |
| Genre | House, big room |
| Length | 3:41 |
| Label | Musical Freedom, Scorpio music |
| Songwriter(s) | Rune Reilly Kolsch |
| Producer(s) | Rune Reilly Kolsch Firebeatz (remix) |
In 2014, a remix by Dutch DJ duo Firebeatz was released on 13 October, along with a supporting music video.[21]
Charts[]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[22] | 81 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[23] | 32 |
| France (SNEP)[24] | 63 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[25] | 1 |
DMNDS and Fallen Roses version[]
In 2021, and released their version of "Calabria 2007" on the Strange Fruits label, featuring Lujavo and Nito-Onna. It charted in several countries across Europe, and was most successful in Finland.
Track listing[]
Digital download
- "Calabria" - 2:08
Charts[]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| France (SNEP)[26] | 27 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[27] | 64 |
| Finland (Official Finnish Charts)[28] | 12 |
| Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade)[29] | 79 |
| Germany (GfK Entertainment)[30] | 95 |
| Belgium (Ultratop)[31] | 40 |
References[]
- ^ "IFPI Greece Top 50 Singles". Archived from the original on 14 April 2004. Retrieved 2004-04-14.
- ^ "Rune – Calabria" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Drunkenmunky – Calabria". Tracklisten.
- ^ "Drunkenmunky – Calabria" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Drunkenmunky – Calabria 2007" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Dirty Laundry – Calabria" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Z100 - New York's Hit Music Station". Archived from the original on 2 August 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2007.
- ^ "Target 2008 Commercial - Feat. Calabria 2008