Earthquake

Labrinth, Busta Rhymes

About Earthquake

"Earthquake" is a song by British musician Labrinth which features long-time collaborator Tinie Tempah. The track was released on 23 October 2011 in the United Kingdom as the second single from the artist's debut studio album, Electronic Earth (2012). It debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart, having sold 115,530 copies and setting the second-highest one-week sales at number 2 of the year, behind Little Mix.


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Labrinth! come in!
Labrinth! come in!
Labrinth! come in!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is something they call, a ground breaker
So let me first apologize, to shirts and the ties, for your make up,
'Cause I'll make you ugly,
As soon as it drops, we're on a rampage
Bottles popping off, before you know it
There's rubble and dust, 'cause we be fucking it up, somebody say (You better run!)

Yeah!
Predict an earthquake up in here
Say, "Yeah!"
Predict an earthquake up in here
'Cause we throw bombs on it, throw bombs on it
Just smash something, yeah mosh for me
Hey, yeah!
We can make an earthquake up in here (So here we go we go)

Ladies and gentlemen
What you're about to witness is no illusion
And now we got the bass banging from here to Buckingham palace
They're all moving
Hey Simon, we're fucking them up, turning em psycho
Everybody rock, lets bring the house down to rubble dust
'Cause we be fucking it up somebody say (You better run!)

Yeah!
Predict an earthquake up in here
Say, "Yeah!"
Predict an earthquake up in here
'Cause we throw bombs on it, throw bombs on it
Just smash something, yeah mosh for me
Yeah!
We can make an earthquake up in here (So here we go we go)

I predict an earthquake up in here
Say, "Yeah!"
I predict an earthquake up in here
'Cause we throw bombs on it, throw bombs on it
Just smash something, yes mosh for me
Hey, yeah!
We can make an earthquake up in here (So here we go we go)

Remix! Buss' Rhymes Labrinth, comin' to a hood near you
Like you're 'bout to get your ass kicked
Try to front little homie I dare you (come on)
With this type of banger is on in the club nobody wanna hear you
Then a big foot step up in the place
Like I'm comin' in to kill you
Bang 'em earthquake
Every time I bark on the mic and I won't stop
Then I hit 'em and I get 'em all again Gotta shut it down, everybody knows that I close shop
Yes yes yes, okay.
Now I'm in the building, do what I say
Jump around, hands in the air
And you better get to it cause you know I don't play
And let's get it poppin' and then we turn it up a little bit
You know we gotta do it and we doin it well
I'm about to explode, heat 'em up a little more, beat it up a little more boy you can't tell
T-T-Trust me homie, o not walk up in my shadow
Just respect my handle while we bang and make the Earth rattle, go!

Yeah!
Predict an earthquake up in here
Say, "Yeah!"
Predict an earthquake up in here
'Cause we throw bombs on it, throw bombs on it
Just smash something, yeah mosh for me
Hey, yeah!
We can make an earthquake up in here (So here we go we go)

Labrinth come in
Labrinth come in
Labrinth come in
Labrinth come in

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Labrinth

Timothy McKenzie (born 21 March 1989), better known by his stage name Labrinth, is an English singer/songwriter and record producer, becoming label Syco's first non-talent show signing in six years. Initially, he was tipped to work as a producer, but Cowell signed him as a solo act. more »

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Written by: Timothy Lee McKenzie, Marc Williams, Trevor Smith

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"Earthquake" was released on 23 October 2011 as the second single from Labrinth’s debut studio album, "Electronic Earth".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and even reached number one on the UK R&B Chart.
Collaborations
Tinie Tempah, a British rapper, and songwriter, features in "Earthquake", delivering a hard-hitting rap verse to the track.
Genre Blending
"Earthquake" boldly blends a variety of genres. With a base in electronic music, it draws influence from dubstep, R&B, and hip hop.
Status
With over 200 million views on YouTube, "Earthquake" is one of Labrinth's most popular songs.
Musical Accolades
"Earthquake" was nominated for Best British Single at the 2012 BRIT Awards.
International Recognition
The song also found success outside the UK, reaching the top 20 in Australia and New Zealand and the top 40 in Ireland, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Certification Status
In 2012, "Earthquake" was certified platinum in Australia and the UK, indicating over 600,000 sales.
Work Process
Labrinth reportedly took six months to complete the production for "Earthquake".
Inspirations
The song was inspired by Labrinth's experiences at festivals and clubs, which explains its strong dance beat.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "Earthquake" are often interpreted as Labrinth's expression of his determination to shake up the music world.
Critical Reception
Critics lauded the song for its adventurous sound, and it is frequently hailed as a high point in Labrinth's career.
Re-interpretations
Other artists have covered the song, including Little Mix on The X Factor UK in 2011, showing its wide appeal.
Artistic Design
The song's music video, which matches the song's high-energy beat with dizzying visuals and dance sequences, has been praised for its creative direction.
Live Performances
Labrinth has performed "Earthquake" at a number of music festivals, including V Festival and T in the Park, where it was well-received by crowds.

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