"Hold Me Down / Give Me Life" is a double A-side single released by English boy band JLS as the second single from the group's fourth studio album, Evolution. The single was released in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2012. The single peaked at No. 112 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's worst performing single.
| "Hold Me Down" | ||||
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| Single by JLS | ||||
| from the album Evolution | ||||
| Released | 14 December 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
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| Length | 3:31 ("Hold Me Down") 3:06 ("Give Me Life") | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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| Producer(s) | Rodney Jerkins | |||
| JLS singles chronology | ||||
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The group was originally slated to release 'Give Me Life' on 23 December, but opted for 'Hold Me Down' due to "fan demand".[1]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hold Me Down" | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Give Me Life" (Single Mix) | 3:06 |
| 3. | "Give Me Life" (The Alias Remix) | 6:03 |
| 4. | "Give Me Life" (Nathan C Club Mix) | 5:41 |
Credits and personnel edit
- Lead vocals – JLS
- Producers – Rodney Jerkins
- Lyrics – JLS, Rodney Jerkins, Wayne Hector, Eric Bellinger
- Label: Epic Records
Chart performance edit
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[2] | 13 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company) | 112 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 14 December 2012[3] | Digital download | Epic Records |
References edit
- ^ Copsey, Robert (13 December 2012). "JLS changed single release due to "fan demand"". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ iTunes – Music – Hold Me Down / Give Me Life (Remixes) – EP by JLS