"In the Air" is a single by British pop rapper Chipmunk, released as the second single from his second studio album Transition (2011). The song features American R&B singer Keri Hilson, and was released on 13 March 2011. "In the Air" followed up the rapper's hit single "Champion", featuring American R&B singer Chris Brown, which peaked at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart.
| "In the Air" | ||||
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| Single by Chipmunk featuring Keri Hilson | ||||
| from the album Transition | ||||
| Released | 13 March 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Length | 3:56 (album version) 3:36 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | Jive | |||
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| Producer(s) | Harmony "H-Money" Samuels | |||
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| Keri Hilson singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "In the Air" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editSpeaking in April 2011 to noted UK urban writer Pete Lewis - assistant editor of Blues & Soul - Chipmunk described how the single came about: "I've had a love for Keri Hilson since her first album. I feel she is an amazing artist, and an amazing songwriter - plus her swag is on Level Infinity! And, though she was originally meant to be on a different track, when she came to the studio and heard 'In The Air' she straightaway said that was the one she wanted to be a part of!... So we made it HAPPEN! And to me the song represents like the perfect balance of me keeping it credible but at the same time commercial."[1]
Music video
editThe song's accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley, who also directed Hilson's "One Night Stand" music video. The video was released on 31 March 2011. It features appearances by both Chipmunk and Hilson.[2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[3] | 33 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[4] | 37 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[5] | 13 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 37 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6 April 2011[7] | Digital download |
| 7 March 2011[8] | CD single | |
| United States | 29 May 2011[9] |
References
edit- ^ "Chipmunk: Back To Take The Title". Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Video: Chipmunk f/ Keri Hilson – 'In the Air'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Champion (feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Chipmunk - Download Champion (feat. Chris Brown) - Single on iTunes". iTunes. Archived from the original on 9 February 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ "Champion': Chipmunk: Amazon.co.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ "Champion feat. Chris Brown: Chris Chipmunk Feat.Brown: Amazon.de: Musik". Amazon.de. Retrieved 20 February 2011.