Hangover (Taio Cruz song)

"Hangover"
Single by Taio Cruz featuring Flo Rida
from the album TY.O and The Fast Hits
Released	4 October 2011 (Germany) 4 March 2012 (UK)
Format	CD digital download
Recorded	2009[1]
Genre	Electronic rock hip house
Length	4:03
Label	Island
Writer(s)	Henry Walter Lukasz Gottwald Taio Cruz Tramar Dillard
Producer(s)	Dr. Luke Cirkut
Taio Cruz singles chronology
"Little Bad Girl" (2011) "Hangover" (2011) "Troublemaker" (2011)
Flo Rida singles chronology "Good Feeling" (2011) "Hangover" (2011) "Wild Ones" (2011)

"Hangover" is a song by English singer Taio Cruz from his third studio album, TY.O. Released on 4 October 2011 in Germany, and 4 March 2012 in the United Kingdom, the song serves as the album's international lead single, and follows "Troublemaker" as the album's second British single. American rapper Flo Rida contributes guest vocals. Another alternate version of the song, titled "Takeover", was leaked online via NewJams.net.

Background

In an interview with Billboard, Taio said that fans can expect more uptempo dance tracks on his forthcoming album. Talking to Billboard, Cruz explained: "The new album will be out by the end of the year; it will be out before Christmas. The new single will be out very, very soon as well." He also said "It's definitely going to be more of the uptempo, fun, energetic vibe that you've heard on 'Break Your Heart', 'Higher' and 'Dynamite'." Speaking about potential collaborations, Cruz revealed: "There are a few guests—David Guetta and Ludacris ('Little Bad Girl')—but we have a couple more on there that will be good surprises too."^[2]

It was co-written and produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. This is Dr. Luke's third collaboration with Taio Cruz (after "Dynamite" and "Dirty Picture") and fifth collaboration with guest vocalist Flo Rida (after "Right Round", "Touch Me", "Who Dat Girl", and "Good Feeling"). This is also the third collaboration between Flo Rida and Cirkut, following "Who Dat Girl" and "Good Feeling".

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Hangover" was released to YouTube on 25 October. It lasts for a total length of four minutes and forty-nine seconds. Flo Rida makes a cameo in the video, which sees Cruz driving a speedboat down a high street. The clip also includes actor and comedian Bobby Lee dressed as a bear, being bottle-fed in a cot, and also visualises a party on a private jet. The video ends with a short scene in which Lee picks out "a black outfit" from a closet full of black outfits, then proceeds to dance, begging Cruz not to fire him.^[3][4]

Live performances

Cruz performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno^[5] and during the finale of The Voice of Holland's second season.^[6][7]

Cover version

Scottish heavy metal band Alestorm covered this song on their studio album Sunset on the Golden Age.

Track listing

• Digital download

1. "Hangover" – 4:03

• German CD single^[8]

1. "Hangover" – 4:03
2. "Hangover" (No Rap) – 4:00

• Digital download^[9]

1. "Hangover" – 4:03
2. "Hangover" (Laidback Luke Extended Remix) – 5:31
3. "Hangover" (Laidback Luke Dub Remix) – 5:20
4. "Hangover" (Hardwell Extended Remix) – 5:50
5. "Hangover" (Stinkahbell Remix) – 3:47

• Digital download – EP^[10]

1. "Hangover" (Laidback Luke Extended Remix) – 5:31
2. "Hangover" (Laidback Luke Dub Remix) – 5:20
3. "Hangover" (Hardwell Remix Radio Edit) – 3:12
4. "Hangover" (Hardwell Extended Remix) – 5:50
5. "Hangover" (Hardwell Instrumental) – 5:50
6. "Hangover" (Jump Smokers Radio Edit) – 3:29
7. "Hangover" (Jump Smokers Extended Mix) – 4:26
8. "Hangover" (Jump Smokers Instrumental) – 4:24

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts Chart (2011–12) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[11] 3 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[12] 1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[13] 12 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[14] 13 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[15] 13 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[16] 14 Denmark (Tracklisten)[17] 15 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[18] 8 France (SNEP)[19] 8 Germany (Official German Charts)[20] 2 Hungary (Dance Top 40)[21] 12 Hungary (Single Top 40)[22] 5 Ireland (IRMA)[23] 22 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[24] 5 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[25] 56 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[26] 10 Norway (VG-lista)[27] 3 Romania (Romanian Top 100) 65 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[28] 17 South Korea International Singles (Gaon)[29] 63 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[30] 29 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[31] 14 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[32] 1 UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[33] 9 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[34] 27 US Billboard Hot 100[35] 62 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[36] 2 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[37] 37 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[38] 37

Year-end charts Chart (2011) Position Australian Singles Chart[39] 56 Austrian Singles Chart[40] 28 German Singles Chart[41] 23 Swiss Singles Chart[42] 47 Chart (2012) Position Germany (Media Control AG)[43] 32 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[44] 86 US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs[45] 20 Certifications Region Certification Certified units/Sales Australia (ARIA)[46] 4× Platinum 280,000^^ Austria (IFPI Austria)[47] 2× Platinum 60,000^* Belgium (BEA)[48] Gold 15,000^* Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[49] Gold 15,000^^ Germany (BVMI)[50] Platinum 300,000^^ Italy (FIMI)[51] Gold 15,000^* New Zealand (RMNZ)[52] Gold 7,500^* Sweden (GLF)[53] 2× Platinum 80,000^^ Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[54] 3× Platinum 90,000^^ Streaming Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[55] 2× Platinum 1,800,000^^ ^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

Radio and release history

Region	Date	Format
United States	4 October 2011[56]	Digital download
	18 October 2011[57]	Rhythmic contemporary radio
Germany	18 October 2011[58]	Digital download
	26 October 2011[59]	CD single
Worldwide	7 October 2011[60]	Digital Download
	16 December 2011[61]	Digital Download – The Remixes EP
United Kingdom	4 March 2012[62]	Digital download

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External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics