Earthquake
Labrinth, Busta Rhymes
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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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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".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and even reached number one on the UK R&B Chart.
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CollaborationsTinie Tempah, a British rapper, and songwriter, features in "Earthquake", delivering a hard-hitting rap verse to the track.
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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.
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StatusWith over 200 million views on YouTube, "Earthquake" is one of Labrinth's most popular songs.
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Musical Accolades"Earthquake" was nominated for Best British Single at the 2012 BRIT Awards.
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International RecognitionThe 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.
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Certification StatusIn 2012, "Earthquake" was certified platinum in Australia and the UK, indicating over 600,000 sales.
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Work ProcessLabrinth reportedly took six months to complete the production for "Earthquake".
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InspirationsThe song was inspired by Labrinth's experiences at festivals and clubs, which explains its strong dance beat.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Earthquake" are often interpreted as Labrinth's expression of his determination to shake up the music world.
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Critical ReceptionCritics lauded the song for its adventurous sound, and it is frequently hailed as a high point in Labrinth's career.
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Re-interpretationsOther artists have covered the song, including Little Mix on The X Factor UK in 2011, showing its wide appeal.
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Artistic DesignThe 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.
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Live PerformancesLabrinth 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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