"Goin' Crazy" is a song by Dizzee Rascal, featuring vocals from English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. The song was written and produced by Tim Anderson and Jamin "J-Man" Wilcox, with additional production by Nick Cage, and co-written by Dizzee Rascal.[1] The song was released on 16 June 2013 as a digital download in the United Kingdom as the lead single from his fifth studio album The Fifth (2013). Dizzee originally had producers Jamin Wilcox and Tim Anderson singing the chorus but the label wanted Robbie Williams as a better business option due to his notoriety. Wilcox however did sing on the song "Life keeps moving on.[2]
Live performances
On 24 May 2013, Dizzee Rascal surprised fans at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Ebrington Square, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, by performing the song live with a special guest performance from Robbie Williams.[3]
Critical reception
Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a mixed review stating:
"In short, the answer is an unfortunate yes. That's not to say the pair themselves aren't surprisingly well-matched – each craving the other's self-assurance and youthful charm – but musically, the effect is far less harmonious. While Rascal raps about dating models and scoring drugs in clubs, Williams admits: "I believe I'm going crazy/ I believe I'm losing my mind," the result a Frankensteinian blend of indie, grime and pop that never quite hits the spot."
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Track listings
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Goin' Crazy" (feat. Robbie Williams) | 3:23 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Goin' Crazy" (feat. Robbie Williams) | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Goin' Crazy" (Instrumental) | 3:23 |
Credits and personnel
- Vocals – Dizzee Rascal, Robbie Williams
- Lyrics – Dylan Mills, Robbie Williams, Tim Anderson, Jamin Wilcox
- Producer – @Oakwud, Ronald "Flippa" Colson @Flippa123, @PopWansel
- Label: Dirtee Stank, Island Records
Chart performance
Weekly charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6] | 57 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[7] | 39 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[8] | 38 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[9] | 35 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[10] | 32 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 25 |
| Scotland (OCC)[12] | 4 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 5 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2013) | Position |
|---|---|
| Hungarian Airplay Chart[14] | 56 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] | 130 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14 June 2013 | CD single | Island Records |
| United Kingdom | 16 June 2013[16] | Digital download | Dirtee Stank, Island Records |
References
- ^ "Dizzee Rascal on Collaborating With Robbie Williams: "It Made Total Sense" – Video". Capitalfm.com. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ @1Xtra (10 July 2013). "#1XJam: @DizzeeRascal on @robbiewilliams "We actually gave the track to Example first, but he didn't want it"" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Robbie Williams, Dizzee Rascal perform 'Going Crazy' at Big Weekend – Music News, Digital Spy
- ^ Dizzee Rascal ft. Robbie Williams: 'Goin' Crazy' – Single review, Digital Spy
- ^ "Goin' Crazy". Germany: Amazon.
- ^ "Dizzee Rascal feat. Robbie Williams – Goin' Crazy" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Dizzee Rascal feat. Robbie Williams – Goin' Crazy" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
- ^ "Dizzee Rascal feat. Robbie Williams – Goin' Crazy" (in French). Ultratip.
- ^ "Dizzee Rascal feat. Robbie Williams – Goin' Crazy". Tracklisten.
- ^ "Dizzee Rascal feat. Robbie Williams – Goin' Crazy" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 25, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "MAHASZ Rádiós TOP 100 – radios 2013". Zene.slagerlistak.hu (in Hungarian). Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "End of Year Charts 2013" (PDF). Ukchartsplus.co.uk. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ iTunes – Music – Goin' Crazy (feat. Robbie Williams) – Single by Dizzee Rascal, Itunes.apple.com
