Blackout (Wretch 32 song)

"Blackout" is a song by British rapper Wretch 32, featuring vocals from British recording artist Shakka. It was released on 12 May 2013.[1] The song was produced by Knox Brown.[2] The song was written by Jermaine Scott, Shakka Philip and Brown. Choreography and Movement Direction by Josh Kinsella.

"Blackout"
Single by Wretch 32 featuring Shakka
Released	12 May 2013
Recorded	2012–13
Genre	British hip hop world music
Length	3:46
Label	Ministry of Sound Levels
Songwriter(s)	Jermaine Scott Shakka Philip Knox Brown
Producer(s)	Knox Brown
Wretch 32 singles chronology
"Off With Their Heads" (2012) "Blackout" (2013) "Doing OK" (2013)
Shakka singles chronology
"Sooner or Later" (2012) "Blackout" (2013) "Spin" (2013)

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Blackout" was first released onto YouTube on 28 March 2013 at a total length of three minutes and forty-nine seconds.[3]

Track listing

Digital download[1]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Blackout" (Radio Edit)	3:46
2.	"Blackout"	3:46
3.	"Blackout" (T Williams Remix)	5:06
4.	"Blackout" (Bobby Tank Remix)	5:21
5.	"Blackout" (Petite Noir Remix)	3:21

CD single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Blackout"	3:46
2.	"Blackout" (Radio Edit)	3:46
3.	"Blackout" (Instrumental Edit)	3:46
4.	"Blackout" (T Williams Remix)	5:06
5.	"Blackout" (Bill and Will Remix)	5:13
6.	"Blackout" (Petite Noir Remix)	3:21
7.	"Blackout" (Amtrac Remix)	5:54

CD single (alternate)

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Blackout"	3:46
2.	"Blackout" (Amtrac Remix)	5:54
3.	"Blackout" (Bill and Will Remix)	5:13
4.	"Blackout" (Bobby Tank Remix)	5:21
5.	"Blackout" (Petite Noir Remix)	3:21
6.	"Blackout" (T Williams Remix)	5:06

Personnel

• Vocals - Wretch 32, Shakka
• Songwriting - Jermaine Scott, Shakka Philip, Knox Brown
• Production - Knox Brown

Chart performance

Weekly charts Chart (2013) Peak position Ireland (IRMA)[4] 58 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[5] 10 UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[6] 3 UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[7] 3 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[8] 6

Year-end charts Chart (2013) Position UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[9] 165

Release history

Country	Release date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	12 May 2013	Digital download CD single	Ministry of Sound / Levels

References

1. iTunes - Music - Blackout (feat. Shakka) - EP by Wretch 32. iTunes. Archived April 23, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
2. "Twitter / iAmShakka: #AhYeah. @Wretch32 @KnoxBrown ..." Twitter. 2013-03-16.
3. Wretch 32 ft Shakka - 'Blackout' (Official Video) (Out 12.05.13) on YouTube
4. "Chart Track: Week 21, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
6. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
7. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
8. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
9. "End of Year 2013" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 25 May 2020.