Runnin' (David Dallas song) explained

"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.

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

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

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]

References

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External links

• Music video at YouTube

Notes and References

1. Web site: Runnin' - Single. iTunes. 18 October 2013.
2. Web site: David Dallas in New Zealand Charts. https://web.archive.org/web/20070308101854/http://charts.org.nz/showinterpret.asp. dead. 2007-03-08.
3. Web site: FIFA 14 Soundtrack Reveal . 18 October 2013 . EA Sports.
4. Web site: Hustle soundtrack: All the music featured in the movie . 2022-07-12 . netflixlife.com.
5. News: Happy New Zealand Day! 10 NZ Artists Who Could Make A Lorde-Like Leap . Andrew . Unterberger . New York . 6 February 2014 . 7 February 2014 . .
6. Web site: Behind the Scenes of 'David Dallas – Runnin' Video + Interview With Director Tom Gould. Lani Says. 18 October 2013.
7. Web site: The Official New Zealand Music Chart.