Husan (song)

"Husan"
Single by Bhangra Knights vs. Husan
Released5 May 2003 (2003-05-05)
GenreBhangra, dance
Length2:43 (radio edit)
LabelPositiva, Tinted
Songwriter(s)Jeroen Den Hengst, Niels Zuiderhoek
Producer(s)Jeroen Den Hengst, Niels Zuiderhoek

"Husan" is a bhangra dance song produced by British duo Bhangra Knights, which consisted of Jules Spinner and Jack Berry, and Dutch duo Husan, which consisted of Niels Zuiderhoek and Jeroen Den Hengst. The song samples Indian singer Raja Mustaq.[1] Additional music editing was done by Dutch producer Coen Berrier, former collaborator with Mason,[2] and the lyric editor was Nasir Nizami. The original version of the single was produced by Husan for a Peugeot 206 car advertisement and was credited under the name "Bald N Spikey".

The song became widely known in the United Kingdom as it sampled "Heaven is a Place on Earth" by Raja Mushtaq, which was used in commercials for the Peugeot 206 car. The single version is a remix by Bhangra Knights.[1] Released on 5 May 2003, "Husan" charted at number seven on the UK Singles Chart while becoming a moderate hit in the rest of Europe, reaching the top 40 in Austria, Hungary, Ireland. the Netherlands, and Wallonia. It also reached the top 40 in Australia and New Zealand.

Track listings

Charts

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom 5 May 2003
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Positiva [30]
Australia 14 July 2003 CD Tinted [31]

References

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  2. ^ "CD Single: Bhangra Knights Vs Husan - Husan (Radio Edit) (2003)". Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  3. ^ Husan (UK CD single liner notes). Bhangra Knights, Husan. Positiva Records. 2003. CDTIV188, 7243 552274 0 9.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Husan (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Bhangra Knights, Husan. Positiva Records. 2003. 12TIV188, 7243 552274 6 1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Husan (UK cassette single sleeve). Bhangra Knights, Husan. Positiva Records. 2003. TCTIV 188, 7243 552274 4 7.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ Husan (Belgian CD single liner notes). Bhangra Knights, Husan. ARS Productions. 2003. SCD 740746-5.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ Husan (Dutch CD single liner notes). Bhangra Knights, Husan. Dureco. 2003. 11 69635.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ Husan (French CD single liner notes). Bhangra Knights, Husan. Scorpio Music. 2003. SHT S0144-1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Husan (Australian & New Zealand CD single liner notes). Bhangra Knights, Husan. Tinted Records, BMG. 2003. TINT CD5 083.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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  31. ^ "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 14th July 2003" (PDF). ARIA. 14 July 2003. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 August 2003. Retrieved 5 September 2021.