Start The Riot

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"Start The Riot"
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Single by Danny
from the album "The Rulebreaker"
Released 25 February 2013
Format Digital download
Recorded 2012
Genre Pop
Label Fusion Records
Writer Danny
Producer Trevor Horn
Chart position 3
CertificationPlatinum
Danny chronology
"Start The Riot"
"Queen of Thailand"

"Start The Riot" is the debut single by British singer Danny. It was first released on 25 February 2013 in the United Kingdom through Fusion Records. The song is the lead single of his debut album The Rulebreaker. The song was written and produced by Trevor Horn with additional production from The Arcade and was also written by Danny.

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

"Start The Riot" received favorable reviews from music critics. Digital Spy gave the single four stars (out of five) and said that: "With an Ian Brown-esque funky strut, some monkish chanting and plenty of electro squelches, the track proves confusing, but this time around he counterbalances it with a whopping great chorus that will have you quickly pressing the repeat button." Alexis Petridis of the Guardian was less positive, writing that "[...] It's so desperate to be a smash hit that it ends up sounding like one of those novelty singles that used to blight the September charts, bought by returning holidaymakers with rosy memories of the hotel disco; all it's lacking is an accompanying dance."

Music video[edit | edit source]

A music video to accompany the release of "Start The Riot" was first released onto YouTube on 29 January 2013 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-five seconds.The video was filmed in Spitalfields in east London in the winter of 2012 and was directed by Joseph Kahn. The video see's a number of characters and how they are affected by "the riot" described within Danny's track. Danny is at the center when they all come together for the finale of the track.

The music video was uploaded onto iTunes the week after it's initial premiere and hit number one on the music video chart before staying there for a number of weeks. The video also hit number 1 on the music video airplay chart.

Tracklisting[edit | edit source]

  • UK CD Single
  1. "Start The Riot" — 3:25
  2. "Illusion" — 3:37

  • iTunes EP
  1. "Start The Riot" — 3:25
  2. "Start The Riot" (Instrumental Edition) — 3:25
  3. "Start The Riot" (Extended Edition) — 4:29
  4. "Never Ending" — 3:01

Release History[edit | edit source]

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 12 January 2013 Radio premiere Fusion Records
25 February 2013 CD single, digital download, vinyl
Worldwide Digital download

Performances[edit | edit source]

Start The Riot was performed during several gigs to promote the track including a night at notorious GAY club in London. Danny also supported Anna Jones on her Pleasure Island Live tour. The track was performed on Comic Relief on March 15th.

Chart Performance[edit | edit source]

The track entered the Official UK Top 40 at #3 and went on to achieving Platinum status.

Charts Data Peak Position
UK Official Singles Chart 3
UK Official Downloads Chart 7
UK Official Airplay Chart 5
UK Official Chart Run 3-8-13-14-18-29-19-22-30-39-39-29
Official Charts Company: Total Sales 286,173