"Overload" is a song by English rapper/producer Zeph Ellis as Dot Rotten. The song was first released on 3 June 2012 in the United Kingdom as the third single from the rapper's upcoming debut studio album, Voices in My Head.[1] The track heavily samples "Children"—the number-two hit from trance composer Robert Miles; and credits producers TMS as the featured artist. "Overload" was selected as BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World on 26 March 2012.[2] The track debuted at number fifteen on the UK Singles Chart, marking Rotten's third appearance—also the highest peaking of these—after "Teardrop" (#24, 2011) and "Are You Not Entertained?" (#53, 2012).
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Overload" was first released onto YouTube on 8 May 2012 at a total length of three minutes and nine seconds.[3]
Sections of the video were filmed in the Snowdonia National Park, around the Ogwen Valley and Nant Ffrancon area.
It was directed by a young British film-director called Quason Matthews.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Overload" | 3:05 |
| 2. | "Overload" (Pyramid Dubstep Remix) | 3:34 |
| 3. | "Overload" (Pyramid 140 Breaks Mix) | 4:43 |
| 4. | "Overload" (Cahill Club Remix) | 7:18 |
| 5. | "Overload" (Cahill Dub Remix) | 7:18 |
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland (OCC)[4] | 20 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[5] | 3 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 15 |
Release history
| Country | Release date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 June 2012[1] | Digital download | Mercury Records |
References
- ^ a b c "Dot Rotten – 'Overload (feat. TMS)' – Remixes – Digital EP". iTunes (UK). Retrieved 8 June 2012.
- ^ "Hottest Record in the World: 26 March 2012". BBC/BBC Radio 1. 26 March 2012.
- ^ "Dot Rotten – 'Overload' – Music Video". YouTube. 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
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