Calabria (song)

"Calabria" is a song by Danish DJ/producer Rune Reilly Kölsch. It was originally released in 2003 by Credence, a sublabel of Parlophone Records.

"Calabria"
Single by Rune
Released2003
GenreHouse
Length7:45 (original mix)
3:35 (radio edit)
LabelCredence
Feel the Rhythm (France)
Songwriter(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Producer(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Rune singles chronology
"Calabria"
(2003)		 "Nothing New"
(2003)

The song has been remixed or released in numerous other versions by different artists, such as Drunkenmunky, Dirty Laundry and Kaner in 2004, by Criminal Vibes in 2013 and by Firebeatz and Jaques Le Noir in 2014. In 2007, Pitbull and Lil Jon sampled "Calabria 2007" in "The Anthem".

In 2014, British musician Guppy Slim played a set dedicated to "Calabria" at Casa Del Vibe in Bristol. It was recorded and played on BBC Radio 6 Music at various times following its performance.

Calabria is the name of a region in southern Italy.

Background and recording

The track was originally conceived as an instrumental, but in spite of being licensed to several other labels outside Denmark, it received more airplay after DJ group Nari & Milani used the instrumental to create a mash-up with Alex Gaudino and Crystal Waters' "Destination Unknown", matching Rune's instrumental to Waters' vocals. It was released as "Destination Calabria" in 2005 by Italian label Rise Records.

Track listing
2003 12" vinyl
  1. "Calabria" (Original Mix) - 7:45
  2. "Calabria" (Artificial Funk Remix) - 9:14
  3. "Calabria" (DJ Tool) - 2:05

Charts
Chart (2004) Peak
position
Greece (IFPI)[1] 30
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[2] 48

Drunkenmunky version
"Calabria"
Single by Drunkenmunky
B-side"Das Bass"
Released2004
GenreEurodance
Length5:41 (euro mix)
2:45 (radio mix)
LabelD'n'A
Songwriter(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Producer(s)Klubbheads
Drunkenmunky singles chronology
"Yeah!"
(2003)		 "Calabria"
(2004)		 "Geht's Noch"
(2004)

Dutch group Drunkenmunky produced and released their version of "Calabria" in 2004. A remix in 2007 titled "Calabria (2007 Jump Mix)" was released which also charted.

Charts

"Calabria"

Chart (2004) Peak
position
Denmark (Tracklisten)[3] 4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[4] 38

"Calabria (2007 Jump Mix)"

Chart (2007) Peak
position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] 61

"Calabria" (Dirty Laundry version)
Chart (2004) Peak
position
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] 80

"Calabria 2007" (as Enur)
"Calabria 2007"
Single by ENUR featuring Natasja
from the album Raggatronic
Released13 March 2007
GenreHouse, reggae fusion, ragga
Length6:25 (club mix)
3:51 (radio mix)
3:58 (video version)
LabelMinistry of Sound
Ultra (US)
Songwriter(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Producer(s)Johannes Torpe
Enur singles chronology
"You Got Me EP"
(2005)		 "Calabria 2007"
(2007)		 "Yesteryear" / "Run In"
(2007)

In 2007, a remix with additional dancehall beats and vocals by Danish reggae singer Natasja Saad was released, titled "Calabria 2007", by Rune and Johannes Torpe under the name Enur. This reggae fusion version has been very successful around the world and gained popularity in the United States in mid-to-late 2007. It received heavy club play, eventually entering the playlist of major Top-40/Dance radio stations such as Z100 and KTU. It placed at #80 on Z100's top 100 songs of 2007.[7] This version was featured in a Target advertisement for the 2007–2008 school year, featuring college dorm supplies, and due to the song's prominence in the ad, the song received much exposure.[8]

In 2008, the song hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number 46, making it one of the highest peaking reggae fusion songs in 2008. There is also another remix featuring Mims[9] and a Dominican rap remix featuring Dominican artist Punto Rojo.[10] On 16 January 2008 the song reached number one on Billboard's Hot Dance Airplay chart.

Track listing
CD single
  1. "Calabria 2007" (Radio Edit) - 3:52
  2. "Calabria 2007" (Club Mix) - 6:31
  3. "Calabria 2007" (Instrumental Mix) - 6:31

Weekly charts
Chart (2007–2008) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[11] 4
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 21
France (SNEP)[13] 9
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 46
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[15] 1
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[16] 1
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 28

Year-end charts
Chart (2007) Position
France (SNEP)[18] 54
Chart (2008) Position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] 71
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[20] 21

Note: Months after the release of "Calabria 2007", its vocalist, Natasja Saad died in a car accident.

"Calabria (Firebeatz Remix)"
"Calabria (Firebeatz Remix)"
Single by Rune RK
Released13 October 2014
GenreHouse, big room
Length3:41
LabelMusical Freedom, Scorpio music
Songwriter(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Producer(s)Rune Reilly Kolsch
Firebeatz (remix)

In 2014, a remix by Dutch DJ duo Firebeatz was released on 13 October, along with a supporting music video.[21]

Charts
Chart (2014) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[22] 81
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[23] 32
France (SNEP)[24] 63
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[25] 1

DMNDS and Fallen Roses version

In 2021, DMNDS and Fallen Roses released their version of "Calabria 2007" on the Strange Fruits label, featuring Lujavo and Nito-Onna. It charted in several countries across Europe, and was most successful in Finland.

Track listing

Digital download

  1. "Calabria" - 2:08

Charts
Chart (2021) Peak
position
France (SNEP)[26] 27
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[27] 64
Finland (Official Finnish Charts)[28] 12
Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade)[29] 79
Germany (GfK Entertainment)[30] 95
Belgium (Ultratop)[31] 40

References
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  3. "Drunkenmunky – Calabria". Tracklisten.
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  5. "Drunkenmunky – Calabria 2007" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  6. "Dirty Laundry – Calabria" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  7. "Z100 - New York's Hit Music Station". Archived from the original on 2 August 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2007.
  8. "Target 2008 Commercial - Feat. Calabria 2008 💯💯🎶". YouTube. The StormBolt 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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  10. "Calabria - Enur Pto Rojo ft Natasja-q s lo q tu dice by kike". Archived from the original on 2021-12-12 – via YouTube.
  11. "Enur feat. Natasja – Calabria 2007" (in French). Ultratip.
  12. "Natasja Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  13. "Enur feat. Natasja – Calabria 2007" (in French). Les classement single.
  14. "Natasja Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  15. "Natasja Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard.
  16. "Natasja Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard.
  17. "Natasja Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  18. "Top de l'année Top Singles 2007" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  19. "Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  20. "Dance/Mix Show Songs – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  21. "Rune RK - Calabria (Firebeatz Remix) [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Spinnin' Records. 13 October 2014. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12.
  22. "Rune RK – Calabria (Firebeatz Remix)" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  23. "Rune RK – Calabria (Firebeatz Remix)" (in French). Ultratip.
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  25. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 7, 2015" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
  26. "DMNDS, FALLEN ROSES & STRANGE FRUITS MUSIC FEAT. LUJAVO – Calabria" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  27. "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 29" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  28. "Finnishcharts.com - Finnish charts portal".
  29. "DMNDS, Fallen Roses & Strange Fruits Music feat. Lujavo - Calabria - Hitparade.ch". Hitparade.ch.
  30. "Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". Offiziellecharts.de.
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