Breathe Slow
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"Breathe Slow" is the second single from Alesha Dixon's
second album, The Alesha Show, released by Asylum Records
, a part of Atlantic Records
, on February 9, 2009. The song is now Dixon's most successful single to date in the United Kingdom, peaking at number three. The song was nominated at the BRIT awards 2010 in the Best British single category.
made the single their Song of the Day on December 30, 2008, saying "Everyone loves Alesha Dixon. Most people are quite indifferent about purchasing her musical releases. As time goes by we probably have to accept this as fact, but songs like 'Breathe Slow' do offer some hope that she might 'hit the mark' and have a big proper hit one day."
Trash Lounge commented "It's nowhere near the same league as 'The Boy Does Nothing', but 'Breathe Slow' is still a pretty decent offering from its hit-and-miss parent album."
street. Meanwhile, Dixon is seen dancing alone in studio. The video ends with her entering the stage door of a show with an Elvis impersonator and two other show-girls stood outside. The video, filmed on location in Las Vegas, clashed with the Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi
boxing match and caused shooting problems as many English Hatton supporters recognised Dixon, and subsequently crowds gathered in the street. The video has gained over 10 million hits on YouTube
.
and entered the top 100 the following week at number 92. On February 1, 2009, the song rose into the top ten at number 6, climbed to number 5 the following and managed to peak at number 3 after being released physically on February 9, 2009.
On the Irish Singles Chart
, the single debuted at number 48. The song has so far peaked at number 18.
Alesha Dixon
Alesha Anjanette Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model and television personality. She first found fame in the all-female R&B trio Mis-Teeq, however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records...
second album, The Alesha Show, released by Asylum Records
Asylum Records
Asylum Records is an American record label founded in 1971 by David Geffen, and partner Elliot Roberts, who had previously worked as agents at the William Morris Agency. Founded specifically to provide a record contract for Jackson Browne, the label signed Tom Waits, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell...
, a part of Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
, on February 9, 2009. The song is now Dixon's most successful single to date in the United Kingdom, peaking at number three. The song was nominated at the BRIT awards 2010 in the Best British single category.
Reception
Popular blog PopjusticePopjustice
Popjustice is a music website founded in 2000 and is the work of UK freelance music journalist Peter Robinson, who has worked for NME, The Guardian, Attitude and many others....
made the single their Song of the Day on December 30, 2008, saying "Everyone loves Alesha Dixon. Most people are quite indifferent about purchasing her musical releases. As time goes by we probably have to accept this as fact, but songs like 'Breathe Slow' do offer some hope that she might 'hit the mark' and have a big proper hit one day."
Trash Lounge commented "It's nowhere near the same league as 'The Boy Does Nothing', but 'Breathe Slow' is still a pretty decent offering from its hit-and-miss parent album."
Music video
The video, directed by Max & Dania was shot entirely in black and white, tells the story of Dixon breaking up with her husband, and her trying to regain composure and forget about it. She is seen entering a quiet café, upon leaving she takes off her coat revealing a show-girl outfit and leaves behind her wedding ring, then walks down a busy Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
street. Meanwhile, Dixon is seen dancing alone in studio. The video ends with her entering the stage door of a show with an Elvis impersonator and two other show-girls stood outside. The video, filmed on location in Las Vegas, clashed with the Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi
Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi
Ricky Hatton vs. Paulie Malignaggi was a boxing light welterweight match-up between the top two in the division at that time, to determine the number one light welterweight in the world. It was called "Power vs...
boxing match and caused shooting problems as many English Hatton supporters recognised Dixon, and subsequently crowds gathered in the street. The video has gained over 10 million hits on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
.
Track listings
- UK CD Single
- "Breathe Slow" (Single Version) – 3:40
- "Breathe Slow" (Piano Mix) - 3:41
- iTunes EP
- "Breathe Slow" (Piano Mix)
- "Breathe Slow" (Cahill Radio Edit) - 3:31
- "Breathe Slow" (Blackout Entertainment Edit) (featuring Scottie B)
- Amazon.co.uk / 7Digital EP
- "Breathe Slow" (Single Version)
- "Breathe Slow" (Cahill Radio Edit)
- "Breathe Slow" (Ali Payami Remix)
Chart performance
In the United Kingdom, "Breathe Slow" debuted at number 163 on the UK Singles ChartUK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and entered the top 100 the following week at number 92. On February 1, 2009, the song rose into the top ten at number 6, climbed to number 5 the following and managed to peak at number 3 after being released physically on February 9, 2009.
On the Irish Singles Chart
Irish Singles Chart
The Irish Singles Chart is Ireland's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by the Irish Recorded Music Association and compiled on behalf of the IRMA by Chart-Track. Chart rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through over-the-counter retail data captured...
, the single debuted at number 48. The song has so far peaked at number 18.
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
Year End Charts
| Chart (2009) | Position 1 |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44 |
Release history
| Country | Release Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | February 16, 2009 | CD Single, Digital download | Asylum Records |
| Ireland | |||
| Italy | April 7, 2009 | Digital Download | Warner Music |
| Spain | July 21, 2009 | Digital Download |