Runnin' (David Dallas song)

"Runnin'" is a 2013 single from New Zealand rapper David Dallas, released as the first official single from his third studio album Falling into Place.[1] It was released on 27 August 2013, peaking at #7 on the New Zealand Singles Chart[2] and was certified Platinum by Recorded Music NZ.

"Runnin'"
Single by David Dallas
from the album Falling into Place
Released27 August 2013 (2013-08-27)
GenreHip hop, blues
Length3:46
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Dallas
  • Iustini
  • Britt
  • Motzer
  • Mo
Producer(s)Fire & Ice
David Dallas singles chronology
"My Mentality"
(2013)		 "Runnin'"
(2013)		 "The Wire"
(2013)

It features in the official release trailer for Madden 25, the soundtrack for FIFA 14,[3] and also the critically acclaimed, Adam Sandler starring film Hustle.[4]

The official remix featuring Jim Jones of the Diplomats was released on 20 December 2013.

Composition

"Runnin'" is a blues-influenced hip hop song.[5]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on 22 September 2013. It was directed by Tom Gould and filmed in and around Mitimiti, a small settlement in the Hokianga. Much of the video was shot in the nearby historic St Gabriel's church in Pawarenga. The video also features wild horses of the region.[6]

Charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7]7

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[8] Platinum 15,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

References

[9]

  1. "Runnin' - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  2. "David Dallas in New Zealand Charts". Archived from the original on 8 March 2007.
  3. "FIFA 14 Soundtrack Reveal". EA Sports. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  4. "Hustle soundtrack: All the music featured in the movie". netflixlife.com. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  5. Unterberger, Andrew (6 February 2014). "Happy New Zealand Day! 10 NZ Artists Who Could Make A Lorde-Like Leap". Billboard. New York. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
  6. "Behind the Scenes of 'David Dallas – Runnin' Video + Interview With Director Tom Gould". Lani Says. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  7. "David Dallas – Runnin'". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  8. "New Zealand single certifications – David Dallas – Runnin'". Recorded Music NZ.
  9. "The Official New Zealand Music Chart".
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