Nu Flow
"Nu Flow" is the debut single by British R&B collective Big Brovaz. It was the first single from their debut album Nu-Flow, released in late 2002.
"Nu Flow" | ||||
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Single by Big Brovaz | ||||
from the album Nu-Flow | ||||
Released | 14 October 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2002 | |||
Genre | R&B, hip hop | |||
Length | 3:21 | |||
Label | Sony, Epic Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Big Brovaz (Cherise, Nadia, J-Rock & Randy) & Dion Howell | |||
Producer(s) | Skillz & Fingaz | |||
Big Brovaz singles chronology | ||||
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"Nu Flow" was a success in the United Kingdom, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and becoming one of the most successful UK hip hop songs, spending four and a half months inside the UK top seventy-five. The single was also a success in New Zealand and Norway, where it reached number one, and in Australia, where it peaked at number three to become their joint highest-peaking hit with "Favourite Things". The accompanying music video was directed by Vaughan Arnell.[1]
Track listing
UK CD 1[2]
- "Nu Flow" (original clean radio edit)
- "Nu Flow" (Blacksmith club rub)
- "Nu Flow" (Shy FX & T-Power remix)
- "Nu Flow" (video)
UK CD 2[3]
- "Nu Flow" (original explicit album version)
- "Nu Flow" (Marley Marl main mix)
- "Nu Flow" (Fusion remix)
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[32] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
Belgium (BEA)[33] | Gold | 25,000* |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[34] | Gold | 5,000* |
Norway (IFPI Norway)[35] | Platinum | 10,000* |
Sweden (GLF)[36] | Gold | 15,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[37] | Silver | 200,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
In popular culture
"Nu Flow" can be heard in the 2004 film Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.
References
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- UK CD: 1 track listings reference
- UK CD: 2 track listings reference
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