"Top Winners" is a song by British rapper Tinie featuring vocals from British singer-songwriter and rapper Not3s. The song was released as a single on 16 March 2020.[1] The song peaked at number sixty-four on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Emile Laurent, Luke Odunaike, Patrick Okogwu and Victor Samuel.
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| Single by Tinie featuring Not3s | ||||
| Released | 16 March 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Length | 2:51 | |||
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Background
editThe song premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Annie Mac's Hottest Record in The World. Talking about the song, Tinie Tempah said, "I made this record with Not3s because it's about a 'Winners' mindset and mentality. Having that outlook has kept us focused – it's the reason I am where I am, and the reason Not3s is where he is. It's all about striving to achieve more and continue to do better for yourself."[2][3]
Music video
editA music video to accompany the release of "Top Winners" was first released onto YouTube on 16 March 2020.[4] The video show Tinie Tempah and Not3s perform playfully to the camera in a colourful rotating room.[2]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[5]
- Emile Laurent – producer, programmer, writer
- Remedee – producer, programmer
- Richie Montana – producer, programmer
- Slic Vic – producer, programmer
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Wez Clarke – mixing
- Luke Odunaike – vocals, writer
- Patrick Okogwu – vocals, writer
- Victor Samuel – writer
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 64 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United Kingdom | 16 March 2020[1] |
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References
edit- ^ a b "Top Winners (feat. Not3s) - Single by Tinie Tempah on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Tinie Tempah shares first new track in three years, 'Top Winners'". NME. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Tinie Tempah feels black British music has been 'whitewashed'". Metro. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Tinie - Top Winners ft. Not3s (Official Video)". Retrieved 27 March 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Credits / Top Winners (feat. Not3s) / Tinie Tempah – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 22, 2020.