Antenna (song)
| "Antenna" | ||||
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| Single by Fuse ODG | ||||
| from the album T.I.N.A. and the EP The Buzz | ||||
| Released | 12 August 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | 3 Beat | |||
| Songwriters | Nana Richard Abiona
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| Producer | KillBeatz | |||
| Fuse ODG singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Antenna" on YouTube | ||||
"Antenna" is a song by Ghanaian-English Afrobeats recording artist Fuse ODG. The song premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra on 12 August 2012,[2][3] and first appeared on his debut EP The Buzz in September 2012.[4][5] It was released as a single in the United Kingdom through 3 Beat Productions on 2 June 2013,[6] and became his first chart entry, debuting and peaking at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart,[7] as well as reaching number 9 in Scotland. The song received several award nominations and won Afro Pop Song of the Year at the 2013 Ghana Music Awards.[8][9] A remix to "Antenna" featuring Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean was released alongside its music video in December 2012.[10] On 22 April 2013, Fuse ODG released an additional remix to the song featuring Nigerian singer Wande Coal, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, and Ghanaian duo R2Bees.[11]
Background and release
"Antenna" premiered on BBC Radio 1Xtra on 12 August 2012 during DJ Edu's Destination Africa show.[3] It was written by Fuse ODG, Arjun Haze, and KillBeatz; the latter also produced the single.[1] The song first appeared on Fuse ODG's debut EP The Buzz, which was released in September 2012.[4] It was later issued as a single in the United Kingdom on 2 June 2013 through 3 Beat Records. On the same day, Fuse ODG released Antenna (Remixes), a six-track digital EP on iTunes, which included several alternate versions of the song.[12]
Promotion
To promote the song, Fuse ODG launched a dance competition for "Antenna" in August 2012. He encouraged participants to submit dance videos inspired by the song. Winners received an all-expenses-paid one-week trip for two to Abidjan, VIP passes to Fuse ODG's performance in Ivory Coast, a cameo appearance in the song's music video, and an opportunity to appear on stage with the artist.[13] The winning group, Team Manchester, was announced on Fuse ODG's official website.
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Antenna" was first released onto YouTube on 16 December 2012 at a total length of four minutes and ten seconds.[14]
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ghana Music Awards | Vodafone Song of the Year | Nominated | [15] |
| Afro Pop Song of the Year | Won | [16] | ||
| Channel O Music Video Awards | Most Gifted Dance Video | Nominated | [17] | |
| Most Gifted Video of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | [18] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Antenna" (UK Radio Edit) | 3:04 |
| 2. | "Antenna" (UK Club Mix) | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Antenna" (Steve Smart & Westfunk Radio Edit) | 2:53 |
| 4. | "Antenna" (Steve Smart & Westfunk Remix) | 4:48 |
| 5. | "Antenna" (TS7 Remix) | 3:40 |
| 6. | "Antenna" (Remix ft. Wyclef Jean) | 3:44 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[22] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 June 2013[6] | Digital download | 3 Beat Productions |
References
- 1 2 "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ↑ Fuse ODG [@FuseODG] (12 August 2012). "30 minute till the Brand NEW FUSE ODG single debuts on Radio 1XTRA TONIGHT #Antenna prod. by Killbeatz" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022 – via Twitter.
- 1 2 "DJ Edu - Destination Africa, Fuse Says Antenna is the New Dance". BBC Radio 1Xtra. 12 August 2012. Archived from the original on 18 August 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- 1 2 "The Buzz: Fuse Odg: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. 16 September 2012. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ↑ Fuse ODG [@FuseODG] (15 September 2012). "My EP - The Buzz is out TOMORROW on iTunes" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022 – via Twitter.
- 1 2 "Antenna (Remixes) - EP by Fuse ODG". iTunes Store (United Kingdom). 2 June 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- 1 2 "Fuse ODG Songs and Albums | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ↑ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 And It's Full List Winners". ModernGhana. 19 May 2013.
- ↑ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 nominations list finally out". GhanaWeb. 24 February 2013.
- ↑ "Fuse ODG - Antenna Ft. Wyclef Jean (Official Video)" on YouTube
- ↑ "NETPod: Fuse ODG ft. Wande Coal, Sarkodie, R2Bees – 'Antenna'". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 February 2013.
- ↑ "Antenna (Remixes) - EP by Fuse ODG". iTunes. 2 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2 May 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ↑ Ovueraye, Onos (23 August 2012). "BN Music Premiere: Fuse ODG – Antenna". BellaNaija. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ↑ Fuse ODG - Antenna Ft. Wyclef Jean (Official Video) on YouTube
- ↑ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 nominations list finally out". GhanaWeb. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ↑ "Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 And It's Full List Winners". ModernGhana. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ↑ "2013 Channel O Awards - all the winners". TVSA. 1 December 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ↑ "See Nominees for the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2014". BellaNaija. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ↑ "Chart Track: Week 26, 2013". Irish Singles Chart. Archived from the original.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 15/6/2013 – Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2013". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ↑ "British single certifications – Fuse ODG – Antenna". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 August 2022. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Antenna Fuse ODG in the "Search:" field.