Witch

"Witch" is a song performed by British recording artist Alesha featuring vocals from The Uraps Factor series two winner Malaya. "Witch" was written and produced by Alesha for her ninth studio album Alesha (2014). Following promotional single "Renaissance", "Witch" was Alesha's first official release after a three-year hiatus in which she privately struggled with depression. Alesha described the track as "a feminist thunderstorm," which draws influence from "misunderstood" historical figures like Joan of Arc, Marie Antoinette, and the many women accused of witchcraft.

Musically "Witch" is a chaotic, electronic number with a constantly morphing beat. The song was described as "a gigantic party tune" that bares the most resemblance to Alesha's earlier material. "Witch" received widespread acclaim from reviewers, who called it a "welcome return" and a worthy official first single from Alesha. Critics also praised the inclusion of Malaya, who performs the bridge and trades lines with Alesha in two of the song's three verses. Upon its release, "Witch" ___.

Track listing

 * CD / 7" vinyl (online exclusives)
 * 1) "Witch" (featuring Malaya)
 * 2) "Save the Last Dance"


 * Digital EP
 * 1) "Witch" (featuring Malaya)
 * 2) "Renaissance" (Live at BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge)
 * 3) "Letting You Go" (Live at BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge)


 * Digital remix EP
 * 1) "Witch" (featuring Malaya)
 * 2) "Witch" (featuring Malaya) (Christian Stone the Teenage Witch Remix)
 * 3) "Witch" (featuring Malaya) (Dave Audé Remix)
 * 4) "Witch" (featuring Malaya) (Fred Falke Radio Remix)
 * 5) "Witch" (featuring Malaya) (Lindstrom Remix)
 * 6) "Witch" (featuring Malaya) (St Lucia Remix)

Chart performance
"Witch" entered the Urapopstar Airplay 40 chart at number 20, before rising to number 11 in its second week. In the United States, the song was released to iTunes following its premiere and entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number three based on strong digital sales.