| "Molly" | ||||
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| Single by Cedric Gervais | ||||
| Released | 3 July 2012 (U.S. and Canada single) 22 July 2012 (worldwide EP) 21 August 2012 (remixes) | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Acid house | |||
| Label | Spinnin', 3 Beat, Big Beat | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Cedric Gervais, Carlos Cid | |||
| Producer(s) | Cedric Gervais, Carlos Cid | |||
| Cedric Gervais singles chronology | ||||
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"Molly" is a song by French-American DJ Cedric Gervais, first announced by Gervais through his YouTube channel on 9 April 2012.[1] The song was released as a single in the United States and Canada on 3 July 2012 through Big Beat Records, and as an EP in the United Kingdom on 22 July, and then worldwide on 21 August 2012 through Spinnin' Records and 3 Beat Productions, including remixes. It was written and produced by Cedric Gervais and Carlos Cid. The song was used in the 2013 film Pain & Gain.
"Molly" was heavily sampled in American recording artist Tyga's 2013 song of the same name. It was released as a promotional single for his third studio album Hotel California.
Controversy[edit]
American singer Madonna infamously referenced the song while promoting her song "Girl Gone Wild". Her mention caused great controversy, inciting criticism from electronic dance music producer deadmau5.[2] The term 'Molly' is a reference to the dance drug MDMA.
Music video[edit]
A music video to accompany the release of "Molly" was first released onto YouTube on 2 April 2012 at a total length of four minutes and nine seconds.[3]
Track listings[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Molly" (Original Mix) | 6:49 |
| 2. | "Molly" (Radio Edit) | 3:31 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Molly" (UK Radio Edit) | 2:45 |
| 2. | "Molly" (Club Radio Edit) | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Molly" (Original Mix) | 6:49 |
| 4. | "Molly" (Danny Howard Mix) | 5:43 |
| 5. | "Molly" (Borgore 'Suck My Tit' Mix) | 4:02 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Molly" (Borgore 'The Straight Edge' Remix) | 4:01 |
| 2. | "Molly" (Static Revenger Remix) | 5:11 |
| 3. | "Molly" (Laurent Simeca Remix) | 5:45 |
| 4. | "Molly" (C.I.D. Remix) | 5:54 |
| 5. | "Molly" (Danny Howard Remix) | 5:38 |
| 6. | "Molly" (Chris Arnott Remix) | 5:09 |
| 7. | "Molly" (Acid Jack Remix) | 5:38 |
| 8. | "Molly" (Bobby Vena Remix) | 6:02 |
| 9. | "Molly" (Mind Electric Re-Acid) | 5:29 |
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)[8] | 26 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[9] | 41 |
| Scotland (OCC)[10] | 18 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[11] | 5 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 26 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[13] | 46 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| US, Canada | 3 July 2012[4] | Digital download - Single | Big Beat Records |
| UK | 22 July 2012[5] | Digital download - EP | Spinnin' Records 3 Beat Productions |
| Worldwide | 21 Aug 2012[6] | Digital download - Remixes | Big Beat Records |
References[edit]
- ^ "Cedric Gervais - Molly (Original Mix)". YouTube. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "'Have You Seen Molly?' DJ -- Madonna's Right ... My Song Ain't About Drugs". Tmz.com. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Cedric Gervais - Molly (Official Music Video) [HD. YouTube
- ^ a b "Molly - Single by Cedric Gervais". Music.apple.com. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Molly - EP by Cedric Gervais on iTunes". iTunes. Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
- ^ a b "Molly (Remixes) - Single by Cedric Gervais". Music.apple.com. 21 August 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Cedric Gervais New Releases: Molly - Quintino Remix on Beatport". Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ^ "Cedric Gervais – Molly" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance.
- ^ "Cedric Gervais – Molly" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Cedric Gervais Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
