The Launch (song)

"The Launch" is a song by Dutch disc jockey DJ Jean, produced by Jean and Klubbheads. The vocals are performed by Natasja Morales. It was released in the Netherlands on 2 February 1999, and released in the United Kingdom on 30 August 1999. The song was a big hit in Europe, reaching number one on the Dutch Top 40 and number two on the UK Singles Chart.

"The Launch"
United Kingdom cover art
Single by DJ Jean
B-sideRemix
Released
  • 2 February 1999 (Netherlands)
  • 30 August 1999 (UK)
GenreDance
Length
  • 6:46 (original)
  • 3:38 (radio edit)
LabelMo'Bizz Recordings, AM:PM
Songwriter(s)
  • Koen Groeneveld
  • Addy van der Zwan
  • Jan Voermans
  • Jan Engelaar
Producer(s)
DJ Jean singles chronology
"U Got My Love"
(1998)		 "The Launch"
(1999)		 "Love Come Home"
(2000)
Audio sample
The Launch (1999)
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Track listing

Dutch CD single[1]

  1. "The Launch" (radio edit) – 3:38
  2. "The Launch" (Rollercoaster's Pumped Up Mix) – 6:10

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1999–2000) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[2] 74
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] 14
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)[4] 4
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] 11
France (SNEP)[6] 28
Germany (Official German Charts)[7] 92
Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[8] 30
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 2
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[10] 1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[1] 2
Scotland (OCC)[11] 2
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 40
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 2
UK Dance (OCC)[14] 1
US Hot Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[15]
with "You Got My Love"		 12

Year-end charts
Chart (1999) Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[16] 100
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[17] 93
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[18] 27
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[20] 43

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] Gold 400,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Dutchcharts.nl – DJ Jean – The Launch" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  2. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
  3. "Ultratop.be – DJ Jean – The Launch" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  4. "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 9991." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  5. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 16 no. 38. 18 September 1999. p. 13. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  6. "Lescharts.com – DJ Jean – The Launch" (in French). Les classement single.
  7. "Offiziellecharts.de – DJ Jean – The Launch". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  8. "Íslenski Listinn Sætin 21 til 40 (28.10 – 4.11 1999)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). 29 October 1999. p. 10. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  9. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – The Launch". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  10. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 12, 1999" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  11. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  12. "Swedishcharts.com – DJ Jean – The Launch". Singles Top 100.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  14. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  15. "DJ Jean Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  16. "Jaaroverzichten 1999" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  17. "Year in Focus – Eurochart Hot 100 Singles 1999" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17 no. 1. 1 January 2000. p. 11. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  18. "Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 1999". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  19. "Jaaroverzichten – Single 1999" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  20. "Best Sellers of 1999: Singles Top 100". Music Week. London, England: United Business Media. 22 January 2000. p. 27.
  21. "British single certifications – DJ Jean – The Launch". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
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