Omen (Disclosure song)

"Omen" is a song by English electronic music duo Disclosure. It features the vocals from English singer Sam Smith. It was released as a digital download on 27 July 2015, by Island Records.[1] It is the second single from Disclosure's second studio album, Caracal (2015), following "Holding On". It was written by Guy Lawrence, Howard Lawrence and Smith and co-written by Jimmy Napes.[2] It is the second collaboration between Smith and Disclosure, following "Latch" in 2012. The song charted in multiple countries and is featured on the soundtrack for the video game, FIFA 16.

"Omen"
Single by Disclosure featuring Sam Smith
from the album Caracal
Released	27 July 2015
Recorded	2015
Genre	Electro house UK garage synth-pop R&B
Length	3:50 (album version) 3:16 (radio edit)
Label	PMR Island
Songwriter(s)	Guy Lawrence Howard Lawrence Sam Smith James Napier
Producer(s)	Disclosure
Disclosure singles chronology
"Holding On" (2015) "Omen" (2015) "Jaded" (2015)
Sam Smith singles chronology
"Moments" (2015) "Omen" (2015) "Writing's on the Wall" (2015)

Music video

A music video of the track was released on 27 July 2015. It was the second part of a three-part series, preceded by "Holding On" and followed by "Jaded".

Track listing

• Digital download

1. "Omen" (featuring Sam Smith) – 3:50

• Digital download – The Remixes[3]

1. "Omen" (Claptone remix) – 6:10
2. "Omen" (Jonas Rathsman remix) – 8:32
3. "Omen" (Claude VonStroke remix) – 7:03
4. "Omen" (Motez remix) – 4:43
5. "Omen" (Klyne remix) – 3:25

• 12" remix EP[4]

1. "Omen" (album version) – 3:50
2. "Omen" (Claude VonStroke remix) – 7:03
3. "Omen" (Jonas Rathsman remix) – 8:32
4. "Omen" (Motez remix) – 4:43

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2015–16) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[5] 29 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6] 74 Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[7] 2 Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[8] 5 Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[9] 2 Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)[10] 15 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 43 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 34 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13] 34 Denmark (Tracklisten)[14] 27 Euro Digital Songs (Billboard)[15] 8 Finland Download (Latauslista)[16] 26 France (SNEP)[17] 66 Germany (Official German Charts)[18] 74 Hungary (Single Top 40)[19] 36 Hungary (Stream Top 40)[20] 29 Ireland (IRMA)[21] 29 Italy (FIMI)[22] 64 Japan (Japan Hot 100)[23] 89 Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[24] 28 Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[25] 4 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[26] 27 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[27] 27 Netherlands (Dance Top 30)[28] 17 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[29] 8 Poland (Video Chart)[30] 4 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[31] 12 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[32] 28 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[33] 56 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[34] 50 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[35] 13 UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[36] 6 US Billboard Hot 100[37] 64 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[38] 1 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[39] 5 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[40] 32 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[41] 40

Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[42] 118 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[43] 50 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[44] 19 Chart (2016) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[45] 52 Certifications and sales Region Certification Certified units/sales Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[46] Gold 20,000^* Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[47] Gold 30,000^^ Italy (FIMI)[48] Gold 25,000 New Zealand (RMNZ)[49] Platinum 15,000^* Poland (ZPAV)[50] Gold 10,000^* United Kingdom (BPI)[51] Gold 400,000 United States (RIAA)[52] Gold 500,000 ^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region	Date	Label	Format
Worldwide	27 July 2015	PMR Island	Digital download

See also

• List of number-one dance singles of 2015 (U.S.)

References

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