Ignite (K-391 song)

"Ignite"
Single by K-391 featuring Alan Walker, Julie Bergan and Seungri
Released11 May 2018 (2018-05-11)
StudioMER
GenreEDM
Length3:44
Label
  • MER (Sony)
  • Liquid State Limited
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
  • K-391
  • Alan Walker
  • Big fred (Fredrik Borch Olsen)
K-391 singles chronology
"Ignite"
(2018) 		"Mystery"
(2018)
Audio sample
"Ignite"
Music video
"Ignite" on YouTube

"Ignite" is the debut single by Norwegian music producer K-391 featuring Norwegian DJ Alan Walker, Norwegian singer Julie Bergan and South Korean singer Seungri. It was released on 11 May 2018.[1]

Background and composition

"Ignite" is a reimagining of K391's 2015 hit "Godzilla" featuring Marvin Divine. In 2017, the track was reworked in collaboration with Alan Walker, for a promotion of the launch of the Sony Xperia XZs smartphone. An article mentioned: ""Ignite", is quite an explosive, and heartwarming concoction. With a full injection of pitched-up, memorable synth progressions and passionate verses by Julie Bergan."[2]

Music video

The music video of Ignite, released on K-391's channel on 11 May 2018 (the same day as the single's release), depicts three young people stuck in various troubles – the first one continually picked on by bullies; another despised their work with waste management; and a third was harassed by a boss about not working hard or fast enough. However, they each found a set of headphones that took them to a destination that relieved them of their struggles and helped them find their true happiness at last.[3]

On 5 November 2023, a breakdown video of Ignite was published on that same channel, detailing the music production of the track.

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Ignite"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Norway (IFPI Norway)[11] 4× Platinum 240,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[12] 2× Platinum 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Ignite (feat. Alan Walker, Julie Bergan & SeungRi) - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. ^ Hernandez, Christina (4 July 2018). "Alan Walker & K-391 release a refreshed version of 'Ignite,' with Julie Bergan and SEUNGRI". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  3. ^ Cihak, Lennon (13 May 2018). "Alan Walker, K-391, Julie Bergan & SeungRi 'Ignite' in collaboration & music video". EDM in Asoda. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  4. ^ "K-391 feat. Alan Walker, Julie Bergan & SeungRi – Ignite" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  5. ^ "K-391 feat. Alan Walker, Julie Bergan & SeungRi: Ignite" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  6. ^ "K-391 feat. Alan Walker, Julie Bergan & SeungRi – Ignite". VG-lista. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  8. ^ "K-391 feat. Alan Walker, Julie Bergan & SeungRi – Ignite". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Alan Walker Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  10. ^ "Årslista Singlar – År 2018" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  11. ^ "Norwegian single certifications – K-391, Alan Walker, Julie Bergan – Ignite (Featuring SEUNGRI)" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2020 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 22 December 2021.