The Key (Speech Debelle song)
| "The Key" | |||||||
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| Single by Speech Debelle | |||||||
| from the album Speech Therapy | |||||||
| Format | CD single, Digital download | ||||||
| Genre | Rap, Hip Hop | ||||||
| Length |
3:00 (Album Version) 2:58 (Radio Edit) | ||||||
| Label | Big Dada | ||||||
| Writer(s) | Speech Debelle | ||||||
| Producer(s) | Speech Debelle | ||||||
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"The Key" was the second single from the album Speech Therapy by Speech Debelle. The album won the 2009 Mercury Prize.
Critical reception
Tareck Ghoneim of Contactmusic.com commented that the song highlights "her unique voice and MC flow as well as her insightful and reflective lyrics" while using a clarinet to create "a truly refreshing and sophisticated sound that is street to the high street."[1]
Track listings
- UK CD single[2]
- "The Key (Radio Edit)" - 2:58
- iTunes single[3]
- "The Key" - 3:01
- "The Key (Instrumental)" - 2:59
Nominations
| Year | Category | Genre | Recording | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Music Video Awards[4] | ||||
| 2009 | Best Budget – Pop, Dance, Urban | Music Video | The Key | Won |
References
- ↑ Ghoneim, Tareck (2009). Speech Debelle - The Key Single Review Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
- ↑ Speech Debelle - The Key Discogs. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
- ↑ The Key - Single iTunes. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
- ↑ (2009-10-14). UK Music Video Awards 2009 – all of last night’s winners! PromoNews. Retrieved 2010-06-26.
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