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Ride or Die (song)

For other songs, see Ride or Die (disambiguation).
"Ride or Die"
Single by The Knocks featuring Foster the People
from the album New York Narcotic
ReleasedMarch 9, 2018 (2018-03-09)
Genre
Length4:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)The Knocks
The Knocks singles chronology
"House Party"
(2017) 		"Ride or Die"
(2018) 		"Shades"
(2018)
Foster the People singles chronology
"Pay the Man (Remix)"
(2017) 		"Ride or Die"
(2018) 		"Worst Nites"
(2018)
Music video
"Ride or Die" on YouTube

"Ride or Die" is a song by American EDM duo The Knocks featuring American indie pop band Foster the People, it was released on March 9, 2018 from The Knocks' second studio album New York Narcotic. The song was written by Styalz Fuego, Benjamin Ruttner and Mark Foster, the lead singer of Foster the People, and produced by The Knocks.[2]

Music video

The music video was released on June 18, 2018, and directed by Kenny Laubbacher. It showcases the duo "chasing their Hollywood dreams". The Knocks explained to Billboard: "Writing the song, we wanted to create a warm nostalgic sound that centered around the idea of friendship and celebration. When our friend Kenny Laubbacher approached us with the idea of shooting a music video based on classic movie duos...our love for nostalgic movies and referencing classic imagery made it a no brainer."[3]

Track listing

Digital download[4]
No.TitleLength
1."Ride or Die"4:02
Digital download – remixes[5]
No.TitleLength
1."Ride or Die" (Purple Disco Machine remix)6:24
2."Ride or Die" (The Knocks VIP mix)5:09
Digital download – Sir Sly remix[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Ride or Die" (Sir Sly remix)3:31
Digital download – Vicetone remix[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Ride or Die" (Vicetone remix)3:15
Digital download – Modern Machines remix[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Ride or Die" (Modern Machines remix)3:37

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Ride or Die"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Sweeney, Farrell (March 11, 2018). "The Knocks and Foster the People team up for the groovy 'Ride or Die'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  2. ^ Steer, Rachel (March 10, 2018). "The Knocks kick off summer early with Foster the People on "Ride or Die"". Earmilk. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  3. ^ "The Knocks 'Ride' Into Movie Stardom With Foster The People in New Video: Exclusive". Billboard. June 18, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "Ride Or Die (feat. Foster the People) - Single by The Knocks". Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  5. ^ "Ride Or Die (feat. Foster the People) [Remixes] - Single by The Knocks". Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  6. ^ "Ride Or Die (feat. Foster the People) [Sir Sly Remix] - Single by The Knocks". Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  7. ^ "Ride Or Die (feat. Foster the People) [Vicetone Remix] - Single by The Knocks". Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  8. ^ "Ride Or Die (feat. Foster the People) [Modern Machines Remix] - Single by The Knocks". Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  9. ^ "The Knocks Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  10. ^ "The Knocks Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – The Knocks – Ride or Die (feat. Foster the People)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ride_or_Die_(song)