Summary
Jump Around is the second extended play (EP) by British YouTuber and rapper KSI. It was released for digital download and streaming by Island Records and Universal Music Group on 28 October 2016. The EP features guest appearances from Stefflon Don, Waka Flocka Flame, MNDM, Mista Silva and Arjun. The EP was preceded by the singles "Goes Off", "Friends with Benefits", and "Jump Around". Simultaneous with the EP's release, KSI embarked on a European concert tour to promote the EP.
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| Released | 28 October 2016 | |||
| Length | 18:33 | |||
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Promotion and release edit
Jump Around was released for digital download and streaming by Island Records and Universal Music Group on 28 October 2016.[1][2]
Singles edit
"Goes Off", featuring British-Ghanaian artist Mista Silva, was released as the lead single from the EP on 29 April 2016.[3] A music video, comprising footage of KSI's fanbase, was released one day later.[4] It has received four million views.[4]
"Friends with Benefits", with Dutch record production trio MNDM, was released as the second single from the EP on 29 July 2016.[5] The song charted at number 69 on the UK Singles Chart and number 12 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart.[6] An accompanying music video was released on 5 August 2016.[7] The video stars KSI alongside his no-strings-attached ladyfriend in a series of silly vignettes which show the pair dressing up as various characters in reference to the song's lyrics.[8] The video has received almost 50 million views.[9]
"Jump Around", featuring American rapper Waka Flocka Flame, was released as the EP's third and final single on 16 September 2016.[10] An accompanying music video was released on 3 October 2016.[11] The video stars KSI and Waka Flocka Flame among a crowd of people, taking to the streets to cause carnage, jumping around and dancing.[12] The video has received 14 million views.[13]
"Touch Down", featuring British rapper Stefflon Don, appeared on the soundtrack of the film Baywatch (2017).[14]
Tour edit
| Tour by KSI | |
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| Associated album | Jump Around |
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| Start date | 26 October 2016 |
| End date | 8 November 2016 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 10 |
On 5 July 2016, it was announced that KSI would embark on a 10-date concert tour across Europe to promote the Jump Around EP.[15]
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2016 | Paris | France | La Boule Noire |
| 27 October 2016 | Antwerp | Belgium | Kavka Club |
| 28 October 2016 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Bitterzoet |
| 30 October 2016 | Berlin | Germany | Musik & Frieden |
| 1 November 2016 | Manchester | England | Manchester Academy |
| 2 November 2016 | Newcastle upon Tyne | O2 Academy Newcastle | |
| 4 November 2016 | Glasgow | Scotland | O2 ABC Glasgow |
| 5 November 2016 | Liverpool | England | O2 Academy Liverpool |
| 6 November 2016 | Birmingham | O2 Institute | |
| 8 November 2016 | London | The Garage |
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Touch Down" (featuring Stefflon Don) |
| Zagor | 2:48 |
| 2. | "Jump Around" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame) |
| 3:06 | |
| 3. | "Friends with Benefits" (with MNDM) |
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| 2:46 |
| 4. | "Goes Off (Remix)" (featuring Mista Silva and CXCV) |
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| 3:22 |
| 5. | "OP" |
| Deeco | 2:59 |
| 6. | "Sticks & Stones" (featuring Arjun) |
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| 3:32 |
| Total length: | 18:33 | |||
Credits and personnel edit
Credits adapted from Tidal.[16]
- KSI – songwriting (all tracks), vocals (all tracks)
- DJ Turkish – mixing (all tracks), mastering (all tracks), production (2, 3), recording engineering (2), songwriting (3)
- Stefflon Don – songwriting (1), vocals (1)
- Zagor – production (1, 4), songwriting (1, 4)
- Randolph – songwriting (1)
- Sway – recording engineering (1, 2, 4), production (2-4), songwriting (2-4, 6), vocal arranging (2), additional vocals (4)
- Oscar Lo Brutto – editing (1)
- Waka Flocka Flame – songwriting (2), vocals (2)
- Charles Cook – production (2, 3, 6), songwriting (3, 6)
- David Appell – songwriting (2)
- Kal Mann – songwriting (2)
- Lawrence Muggerud – songwriting (2)
- MNDM – production (3)
- Faried Jhauw – production (3), songwriting (3), drums (3), recording engineering (3)
- Kris Coutinho – songwriting (3), drums (3), recording engineering (3)
- Rutti Cruise – recording engineering (3)
- Denise Kroes – additional vocals (3)
- Gia Re Lodge-O'Meally – additional vocals (3)
- Mista Silva – vocals (4)
- Andrew Mutambira – keyboard (4)
- Deeco – production (5), songwriting (5)
- Arjun – vocals (6)
- Levi Niha – production (6), songwriting (6)
- Rachel Calverley – cello (6)
- Hirka Katarina – viola (6)
- Rachel Jennings – violin (6)
- Rob Ross – violin (6)
- Dave Stanley – recording engineering (6)
Charts edit
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| UK Download (OCC)[17] | 60 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 28 October 2016 | [1][2] |
References edit
- ^ a b "Jump Around – EP by KSI". Apple Music. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ a b "KSI / Jump Around - EP". Spotify. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Goes Off (feat. Mista Silva) – Single by KSI". Apple Music. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ^ a b "KSI Feat. Mista Silva – Goes Off (Thank You Video)". 30 April 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Friends With Benefits ‒ Single by KSI & MNDM". Apple Music. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ^ "KSI | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ "Check Out KSI's Music Video For 'Friends With Benefits (FWB)' Here". MTV. 5 August 2016. Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ Velez, Cat (4 October 2020). "KSI & MNDM 'Friends With Benefits' by Harrison Boyce". Promonews. Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ "KSI & MNDM - Friends with Benefits (FWB) Official Music Video". 5 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Global YouTube star KSI releases new single 'Jump Around' feat. Waka Flocka Flame". Pop Scoop!. 16 September 2016. Archived from the original on 15 February 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ Nordin, Kiersten (4 October 2016). "KSI Unveils New Music Video Featuring Waka Flocka Flame". TenEighty. Archived from the original on 8 July 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ Trendell, Andrew (3 October 2016). "KSI unveils video for 'Jump Around' featuring Waka Flocka Flame". NME. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "KSI - Jump Around ft. Waka Flocka Flame". 3 October 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Baywatch (Music from the Motion Picture) by Various Artists". Apple Music. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ^ "UK #1 YouTube Star KSI announces first ever UK headline tour". Music Mafia UK. 5 July 2016. Archived from the original on 9 May 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- ^ "KSI / Jump Around - EP / Credits". Tidal. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 12 March 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 March 2021.