Believer (Major Lazer and Showtek song)
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"Believer" is a song recorded by electronic music group Major Lazer, alongside Dutch production duo Showtek. It was released to digital download on September 30, 2016, through record labels Mad Decent and Skink.[1][2] The song also samples vocals from Caribbean band Freetown Collective on their song "Good Swimma", who collaborated with record producer Q Major in that track. Inspired by the story of Prahlada who was a firm believer and worshiper of Lord Vishnu. He was thrown from the valley into a river and then was thrown into fire. Nothing could kill him because Lord Vishnu always saved him.
Background
Major Lazer and Showtek premiered the song in their set list under the name of "I'm a Believer" in April 2016.[3] It was announced on September 26 that the song would be released as "Believer" on September 30.[4]
Music video
A video was directed by Christopher Louie, director of the EDM film
The video has been tied to the Save the Children organization with a link to donate in the description box.
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] | 16 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[7] | 18 |
France ( SNEP)[8]
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48 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] | 23 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] | 41 |
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] | 19 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France ( SNEP)[12]
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Gold | 66,666‡ |
Netherlands (NVPI)[13] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Worldwide | September 30, 2016 | Digital download |
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References
- ^ "Believer - Single by Major Lazer & Showtek on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Music. 30 September 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (October 1, 2016). "Review: Major Lazer & Showtek release soaring new track 'Believer' (Includes first-hand account)". Digital Journal. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- Complex. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ Dandridge-Lemco, Ben (September 29, 2016). "Listen To Major Lazer's New Single, "Believer"". The Fader. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Major Lazer & Showtek Find Hope in the Children of Syria's Refugee Crisis in Moving 'Believer' Video: Watch".
- Ultratip. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- Ultratip. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 44, 2016" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ^ "Major Lazer & Showtek – Believer" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^ "Major Lazer Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- ^ "Dutch single certifications – Major Lazer – Believer" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Enter Believer in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 2017 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".