"Where You From?" is the debut single by retired Australian professional rugby league footballer and television personality Beau Ryan, featuring Justice Crew. It was released digitally via Sony Music Australia on 19 September 2014.[1] It debuted at number 19 on the ARIA Singles Chart.[2]
| "Where You From?" | ||||
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| Single by Beau Ryan featuring Justice Crew | ||||
| Released | 19 September 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:35 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Beau Ryan, Justice Crew | |||
| Producer(s) | Beau Ryan | |||
| Justice Crew singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Where You From?" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"Where You From?" materialised after Beau Ryan's manager met Denis Handlin from Sony. They discussed the possibility of Ryan recording a song. Ryan wanted it to be a light-hearted, fun song, representing the various origins of Australians. As Ryan admitted that he is not really a singer, he collaborated with Justice Crew to assist him.[3] He also had Delta Goodrem to give him personal singing lessons.[4]
Ryan wrote most of the lyrics of "Where You From?", which celebrates multiculturalism in Australia, mentioning several nationalities and suburbs.[5]
Promotion
editRyan headed on a national shopping centre signing tour to support the release.[5][6]
Video
editThe video was filmed in Sydney's Western Suburbs and was released via Beau Ryan's VEVO account on 18 September 2014.
Track listing
edit- Digital download[1]
- "Where You From?" featuring Justice Crew – 3:25
Charts
edit| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 19 |
| Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)[8] | 4 |
Year-end chart
edit| Chart (2014) | Rank |
|---|---|
| Australian Artist Singles Chart[9] | 39 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Where You From Feat. Justice". iTunes Australia. 18 September 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ Ryan, Gavin (27 September 2014). "The Veronicas Become Second Brisbane Act of '14 Top ARIA Singles". Noise11. Noise Network. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
- ^ Jessica Chandra (19 September 2014). "Beau Ryan Interview For Where You From Song". Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ "@DeltaGoodrem @therealbeauryan Twitter conversation". Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ a b "League star Beau Ryan teams with Justice Crew for debut single Where You From". news.com.au. 11 September 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ Emma's E Spot (19 September 2014). "Beau Ryan feat Justice Crew Where You From the film clip". wavefm.com.au. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ "Beau Ryan feat. Justice Crew – Where You From?". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart (29/09/2014)". ARIA. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Singles 2014". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 January 2015.