"Blow My Mind" is a song by American-born Nigerian singer Davido featuring fellow American singer Chris Brown.[1] It was released on 26 July 2019 as the fourth single from Davido's album A Good Time.[2] The song incorporates tribal sounds of African music.[3]
"Blow My Mind" | ||||
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Single by Davido featuring Chris Brown | ||||
from the album A Good Time | ||||
Released | 26 July 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2019 | |||
Genre | Afropop | |||
Length | 3:21 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Shizzi | |||
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Chris Brown singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Blow My Mind" on YouTube |
"Blow My Mind" contains lyrics about a girl who blows Davido's mind simply.[4] In the Edgar Esteves-directed visuals for "Blow My Mind", Davido and Chris Brown spend quality time in a motel with their lovers.[4] The song's video achieved notable views in its first 24 hours and achieved 10 million views within three weeks.[5][6] The song went 2× Platinum in South Africa, selling over 40,000 copies.[7] It peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's Top Triller Global Chart on 9 August 2019.[8]
"Blow My Mind" was nominated for Best Collaboration at the Africa Entertainment Awards USA 2020.[9]
Charts
editChart (2019) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 27 |
US Billboard Top Triller Global[11] | 3 |
Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
South Africa (RISA)[13] | 3× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ Ch, Devin (12 July 2019). "Chris Brown, Davido Set To Release "Blow My Mind" Single: "Verified, Coming Soon!"". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (20 July 2019). "Davido Duets Chris Brown in 'Blow My Mind'". This Day Live. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Olivo, Umberto Antonio (26 July 2019). "Davido, Chris Brown: "Blow My Mind" è il nuovo singolo!".
- ^ a b Adewojumi Aderemi (30 July 2019). "Watch The Intimate Music Video For Davido & Chris Brown's 'Blow My Mind'". Konbini Channels. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ "WATCH: Davido & Chris Brown Drop Video For 'Blow My Mind' Collaboration". V 101.9 WBAV. 31 July 2019.
- ^ Rahman, Abdur; Shaban, Alfa (22 August 2019). "Davido Duets Chris Brown in 'Blow My Mind'". Africanews. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Davido's "Risky," "Blow My Mind," & "A Good Time" Earn Multiple Platinum Certification". OnoBello. 11 February 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Akinyoade, Akinwale (30 July 2019). "WATCH: Apple's Siri Identifies Davido And Chris Brown's "Blow My Mind" As Most Popular Song In The World". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Ilado, Lucy (22 December 2020). "Africa Entertainment Awards USA 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa.
- ^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Blow My Mind". Billboard. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Davido – Blow My Mind". Music Canada. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 13 July 2024.