Superstylin'

"Superstylin'" is a song by English electronic duo Groove Armada, released as the band's first single on 13 August 2001, from the album Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub). Vocals were performed by Groove Armada's long-time vocalist MC M.A.D. (Mike Daniels). Groove Armada credited Daniels for the cross-genre sound of the track, saying it was house music with influences of dancehall, reggae and dub,[1] with a speed garage bassline.[2]

"Superstylin'"
Single by Groove Armada
from the album Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)
Released13 August 2001
GenreHouse, reggae fusion, speed garage
Length3:43 (Edited Version)
6:02 (Album Version)
LabelZomba
Songwriter(s)
  • Andy Cato
  • Tom Findlay
  • Daniel White
Producer(s)Groove Armada
Groove Armada singles chronology
"I See You Baby"
(1999)
"Superstylin'"
(2001)
"My Friend"
(2001)

"Superstylin'" reached number 12 in the United Kingdom, number 37 in Italy, and the top 50 in Australia, Flemish Belgium, Ireland, and New Zealand. In the United States, the song reached number 40 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Dance Recording in 2003.[3]

Track listing

  1. "Superstylin' (G.A. 7" Edit)"
  2. "Superstylin' (G.A. Disktek Mix)"
  3. "Tuning In (Dub Mix)"

Charts

Chart (2001) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 49
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 48
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[6] 18
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 41
Ireland Dance (IRMA)[8] 5
Italy (FIMI)[9] 37
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] 82
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[11] 43
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[12] 18
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[13] 12
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[14] 1
UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[15] 1
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[16] 40
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References

  1. Vlad Hatze (6 November 2014). "Exclusive Interview With Tom Findlay (Groove Armada)". Deep House Amsterdam. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  2. "Game Changers: 'Superstylin'". DJMag. Retrieved 2016-02-13.
  3. Flick, Larry (18 January 2003). "New Acts In Spotlight As Grammy Nominees". Billboard (Vol. 115, No. 3). Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 88.
  4. "Australian-charts.com – Groove Armada – Superstylin'". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  5. "Ultratop.be – Groove Armada – Superstylin'" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  6. "Ultratop.be – Groove Armada – Superstylin'" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  7. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Groove Armada". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  8. "Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 30 August 2001". GfK Chart-Track. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  9. "Italiancharts.com – Groove Armada – Superstylin'". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  10. "Dutchcharts.nl – Groove Armada – Superstylin'" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  11. "Charts.nz – Groove Armada – Superstylin'". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  14. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  15. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  16. "Groove Armada Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 November 2018.


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