"Requiem for a Hit" is a song by French recording artist Miss Kittin featuring L.A. Williams. It is the second single from the Miss Kittin's first solo album I Com. Co-written and co-produced by Thies Mynther, Tobias Neumann, it is composed as an electroclash and electropop song, that is a play on the line "I'll Beat that Bitch with a Bat." The song was later included on her 2005 EP Mixing Me.
| "Requiem for a Hit" | ||||
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| Single by Miss Kittin featuring L.A. Williams | ||||
| from the album I Com | ||||
| Released | September 27, 2004[1] | |||
| Genre | Electronica, electroclash | |||
| Label | NovaMute | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Caroline Hervé, Thies Mynther, Tobias Neumann | |||
| Producer(s) | Thies Mynther, Tobias Neumann | |||
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Critical reception
editXLR8R said, "From succulent rhymes to seductively sexual appeal, this girl knows well how to live on charts worldwide."[2]
Les Inrockuptibles placed "Requiem for a Hit" at #38 on the Best Singles of 2004.[3]
Live performances
editMiss Kittin performed "Requiem for a Hit (2 Many DJ's Remix)" live at the Sónar festival and included it on her album Live at Sónar.[4]
Track listing
edit- "Requiem For A Hit (Original Requiem)" - 5:12
- "Requiem For A Hit (Ge-Gm Mix)" - 6:12
- "Requiem For A Hit (Requiem For A Buzz)" - 6:00
- "Requiem For A Hit (Abe Duque Remix)" - 6:29
Charts
edit| Chart (2004) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Belgium Dance (Ultratop)[5] | 6 |
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[6] | 92 |
| UK Dance (The Official Charts Company)[7] | 11 |
| UK Indie (The Official Charts Company)[8] | 26 |
References
edit- ^ Miss Kittin - Requiem For A Hit Discogs. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ (2004-11-30). Requiem for a Hit XLR8R. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ^ Les Inrockuptibles End of Year Lists Rocklist. Retrieved 2010-07-24.
- ^ Miss Kittin - Live At Sónar Discogs. Retrieved 2010-07-15.
- ^ Miss Kittin - Requiem for a Hit Ultratop. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ Chart Log UK : M-My Vitriol Zobbel. Retrieved 2010-05-28.
- ^ Top 40 Dance Singles (10/10/2004) BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ Top 40 Indie Singles (3/10/2004) BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 2010-06-30.