Dynamite (Taio Cruz song) facts for kids
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| Single by Taio Cruz | ||||
| from the album Rokstarr | ||||
| Released | 30 May 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
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| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
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"Dynamite" is a popular song by British singer Taio Cruz. It was released in 2010 as part of his second album, Rokstarr. Taio Cruz helped write the song with other talented songwriters like Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Benny Blanco, and Dr. Luke. The last two also produced the song, meaning they helped create the music and sound.
"Dynamite" became a huge hit around the world. It reached number one on music charts in the UK, Canada, Belgium, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. In the United States, it climbed to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song sold millions of copies, becoming one of the best-selling songs by a British artist in the digital age in the U.S. and Canada.
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What is "Dynamite" About?
The song "Dynamite" is a fun, upbeat track. It is written in the key of E major and has a fast beat of 116 beats per minute. Taio Cruz explained that the song is about the feeling you get when you go out to a club or a party. He said it's about feeling like you're "just gonna explode" with excitement and energy.
One of the songwriters, Bonnie McKee, helped write the lyrics. She later said she initially thought it was "the dumbest song" she had ever written. However, it turned out to be one of her biggest hits!
How Well Did "Dynamite" Do?
"Dynamite" was a big success on music charts. When it first came out in the U.S., it sold 83,000 copies in its first week. It quickly rose to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It stayed at number two for three weeks, right behind Eminem's song "Love the Way You Lie" featuring Rihanna. The song stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 47 weeks, which is a very long time! By 2012, it had been downloaded over 6 million times in the U.S. alone.
In Canada, "Dynamite" also reached number one on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. It was the best-selling song in Canada in 2010. The song also hit number one in New Zealand, Ireland, and Taio Cruz's home country, the United Kingdom.
The "Dynamite" Music Video
The music video for "Dynamite" is full of energy and fun. It starts at a car repair shop where a group of female mechanics are working. Taio Cruz rides up on a silver motorbike. As the music begins, he takes off his helmet and puts on cool sunglasses.
Then, the garage turns into a big party! There's a jacuzzi and fireworks. As night falls, Taio Cruz performs an outdoor concert for the mechanics. At the end, a huge, fiery explosion goes off behind him, then turns into a shower of sparks. Taio Cruz said he wanted to do something with bikes in this video, since his past videos had cars and boats.
Live Performances of "Dynamite"
Taio Cruz performed "Dynamite" live many times. His first performance was on Live with Regis & Kelly in June 2010. He also performed it on popular TV shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!, America's Got Talent, and Dancing with the Stars.
One of his most notable performances was at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London. He also performed the song at the grand launch of NET. TV in 2013.
China Anne McClain's Version
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| Single by China Anne McClain | ||||
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| Released | 3 May 2011 (Radio Disney) 26 July 2011 (U.S. and Canada digital download) |
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| Length | 2:43 | |||
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The song "Dynamite" was also covered by singer and actress China Anne McClain. She sang it for the Disney Channel TV show A.N.T. Farm. Her version started playing on Radio Disney in June 2011. It was released for digital download in July 2011 by Walt Disney Records.
China Anne McClain's version was the second song on the A.N.T. Farm Soundtrack. She performed it as her character, Chyna Parks, in the show's first episode.
China Anne McClain's Music Video
The music video for China Anne McClain's "Dynamite" was shown on Disney Channel in May 2011. In the video, China Anne is performing the song at an audition. At first, her performance is slow and doesn't get much attention from the judges.
But then, she performs with lots of energy and passion! This draws many people into the auditorium, which was almost empty before. Her music video has been watched over 90 million times on YouTube. Her version of "Dynamite" reached number two on the Billboard Kid Digital Songs chart.
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The official single cover for Taio Cruz's "Dynamite."
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The single cover for China Anne McClain's version of "Dynamite."
See also
In Spanish: Dynamite (canción de Taio Cruz) para niños
