Fastlane (Esthero song)
"Fastlane" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Esthero. It also features vocals from Jemeni and a rap by Canadian rapper Jelleestone, and is included on her 2005 album Wikked Lil' Grrrls.[1]
| "Fastlane" | ||||
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| Single by Esthero | ||||
| from the album Wikked Lil' Grrrls | ||||
| Released | July 28, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
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| Length | 4:56 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
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| Producer(s) | Adam-12 | |||
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Background
In April 2005, Reprise Records announced that they were finalizing several remixes of "Fastlane," which was released ahead of "Wikked Lil Grrrls."[2] The label tapped DJs including Richard Morel, Cottonbelly, and Chris Brann to remix the song.[2] Billboard stated that the song "intertwines drum 'n' bass and hip-hop."[2]
Track listing
Adapted from Discogs.[3]
- Cottonbelly Mix – 6:26
- Rudimaican Mix – 4:25
- Rudimental Mix – 5:00
- Wamdue Main Mix – 6:50
- Jim Albert's Midnight Samba Vocal Mix – 7:49
- Morel's Pink Noise Vox – 8:34
- L.E.X. Sound Factory Revisited Mix – 9:29
Chart performance
"Fastlane" performed well in the US. It entered Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart on July 30, 2005.[4] It eventually entered the top 10, peaking at number 5 and spending a total of 15 weeks on the list.[4]
"Fastlane" also performed moderately well on the Dance Singles Sales chart, where it also reached the top 10, though it stalled at number 9, spending only 4 weeks on the chart.[4]
References
- Loftus, Johnny. "Esthero Wikked Lil Grrrls review". Allmusic. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- Paoletta, Michael. "Venus Hum Sings Some New 'Songs' (Billboard Apr 23, 2005 -- page 26)". Google Books. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- "Esthero - Fastlane". Discogs. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- "Search Results". Billboard. Retrieved 23 April 2016.