| "Verdansk" | ||||
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| Single by Dave | ||||
| from the album We're All Alone in This Together | ||||
| Released | 23 July 2021 | |||
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| Length | 4:26 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Kyle Evans | |||
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| "Verdansk" on YouTube | ||||
"Verdansk" is a song by British rapper Dave, released on 23 July 2021 by Dave and Neighbourhood Recordings as the second single from Dave's second studio album, We're All Alone in This Together (2021). "Verdansk" was written by Dave and the song's producer Kyle Evans.[1]
Composition and lyrics[edit]
On "Verdansk", "there are tiny race-related details" as Dave "uses a 'white man’s face' to book an Airbnb".[2] The track is extremely braggadocious as in a 30 second stretch, "flexes his car collection, makes fatalistic references to Call Of Duty: Warzone and laconically condemns Airbnb’s corporate racism".[3] It's noted that the track "kicks the album off with Brick Lane wisecracks".[4]
Music video[edit]
The music video was released alongside an extra verse titling the track, "Verdansk (Survival Mode)" on September 8, 2021, directed by Nathan James Tettey and Dave himself.[1] The video is "dominated by the theme of war to coincide with Dave’s militant approach on the track".[1][5]
Personnel[edit]
Credits and personnel adapted from Tidal.[6]
Musicians
- David Omoregie – lead artist, vocals, composer, songwriter
- Kyle Evans – production, composer, songwriter
- Nana Rogues – flute
Technical
- Leandro “Dro” Hidalgo – mixing
- Jonny Leslie – recording
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 9 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 4 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[9] | 2 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "DAVE GIVES VISUAL TREATMENT TO BIG 'WE'RE ALL ALONE IN THIS TOGETHER' CUT "VERDANSK"". GRM Daily. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Smyth, David (23 July 2021). "Dave - We're All Alone in This Together review: The greatest rapper working in Britain today". Evening Standard. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Brutocao, Ben (5 August 2021). "UK RAPPER DAVE IS A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS ON 'WE'RE ALL ALONE IN THIS TOGETHER' ALBUM". HipHopDX. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Crone, David (23 July 2021). "We're All Alone in This Together Review by David Crone". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Powell, Jon (9 September 2021). "Dave heads to war for "Verdansk" visual". Revolt TV. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Verdansk / Dave on TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Dave – Verdansk". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 January 2024.