"Fever" is a song by English-Albanian singer Dua Lipa featuring by Belgian singer Angèle. It was released on November 19, 2020 through Warner Records as the lead single from the French edition and bonus edition of Dua Lipa's second studio album, Future Nostalgia.
The song also appears as the twelfth track on her second reissue album, Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition.
Background[]
Dua Lipa originally intended to place a solo version of "Fever" on Future Nostalgia, but thought that its "lithe" tropical beat did not fit the album's sound. She decided to save the song for a later release.[1] Following Future Nostalgia's release on March 27, 2020, Lipa decided to contact Angèle's manager via email to send "Fever" to her and arrange a collaboration. Angèle was surprised when Lipa contacted her as she was a big fan of her work; she decided to respond saying that she was up to do the collaboration. Lipa discovered Angèle after her manager showed her the singer's music video for "Balance ton quoi" (2019), which she adored, while Angèle discovered Lipa through the internet and her single "New Rules" (2017). The two also had used the same choreographer.[2][3][4]
The singers had been friends on social media prior to the collaboration and often sent one and other dog videos. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lipa and Angèle were unable to meet in person, but worked from a distance while Lipa was in the United States and Angèle was between Belgium and Paris. They communicated through SMS to talk about ideas for the song and Angèle also proposed changes, including incorporating a keyboard.
Angèle worked with Tristan Salvati and added French lyrics, and even got Lipa to sing in the language. The artists both described "Fever" as a blend of their styles.[5][6] The song marks Angèle's first participation in an international song.[7] "Fever" was recorded at Zenseven Studios in Los Angeles and Studio La Vague in Paris with the vocals being recorded at TaP Studio in London. Josh Gudwin mixed the song at Henson Studios in Hollywood while Chris Gehringer mastered it at Sterling Sound in Edgewater, New Jersey.
Release and promotion[]
Rumours of a collaboration between Lipa and Angèle began in October 2020 after the two were spotted filming its music video in London.[8] They began teasing the release of their collaboration via social media on October 23, 2020, exchanging the thermometer emoji back and forth.[9] On October 26, 2020, Lipa formally announced that the collaboration would be titled "Fever" and that it was scheduled for a release four days later.[10] The song was released for digital download and streaming on October 29, 2020 as a single.[11] Simultaneously, it was added to the digital edition of Future Nostalgia.[12] The following day, a lyric video was released.[13] The song was included on the physical French edition of Future Nostalgia, released November 20, 2020.[14]
Lipa and Angèle performed "Fever" for the first time at the former's November 27, 2020 livestream concert Studio 2054 as the twelfth track.[15] In the performance, the two danced around a pink and gold boudoir while wearing matching Versace outfits.[16][17] On December 5, 2020, the singers performed the song at the 2020 NRJ Music Awards.[18] A remix of the song by Oklou was released on December 18, 2020. Remixes by Feder, Myd and Vantage followed on January 8, 2021.[19][20][21]
The song was also included as the twelfth track on the Dua Lipa's second reissue album, Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition, released on February 11, 2021.[22] Angèle performed a solo rendition of "Fever" for RFM in September 2021.[23] It was included on the setlist of Lipa's second concert tour Future Nostalgia Tour (2022).[24] Angèle joined Lipa on the tour to perform the song for numerous tour dates.[25] It was also included on the setlist of Angèle's second concert tour Nonante-Cinq Tour (2022–2023).[26]
Commercial performance[]
In its first tracking week, "Fever" received 14,400,000 streams and 9,000 digital downloads worldwide. This resulted in a debut at number 84 on the Billboard Global 200 chart dated November 14, 2020.[27] The following week, the song reached a peak of number 69, and departed the chart two weeks later.[28] It reached number seven on the Euro Digital Song Sales chart.[29] In November 2020, "Fever" spent two weeks on the UK Singles Chart and Canadian Hot 100, peaking at number 79 on both charts.[30][31] It additionally reached number 3 in Hungary, 4 in Romania and 9 in Switzerland. In France, "Fever" debuted at number two. In its sixth week, the song rose to the chart's summit, becoming Angèle's second number one single in the country following "Tout oublier" in 2018 and Lipa's first. It spent six non-consecutive weeks in the position. The Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) awarded the song a diamond certification for 333,333 track-equivalent sales in France.[32]
In the Flanders, Belgium, "Fever" debuted at number three on the Ultratop chart dated 6 November 2020. The following week, it rose to the chart's summit, becoming Angèle's first number one single in Flanders and Lipa's fourth following "Be the One" in 2016, "New Rules" in 2017 and "One Kiss" in 2018. The song spent a total of eight non-consecutive weeks in the position.[33] In the Wallonia, region of the country, the song became Angèle's third number one single following "Tout oublier" and "Balance ton quoi" in 2019, and Lipa's second following "One Kiss" as it debuted at the chart's summit.[34] The song spent 18 non-consecutive weeks in the position, tying Adele's 2015 single "Hello" for longest running number one single in the region.[35] In May 2021, the song was awarded a triple platinum certification from the Belgian Entertainment Association (BEA) for selling 120,000 track-equivalent units in Belgium.[36] "Fever" was the eighth most streamed song worldwide on Deezer in 2021.[37]
Music video[]
The music video for "Fever" was directed by We are from L.A. and filmed in London during October 2020. The video was shot over the course of three days, all night shoots,[38][39] and filming the video was first time Lipa and Angèle met in person. Its concept is built on the stereotype of how women have to be home at a certain time to avoid the dangers of the street, but having a safety element when surrounded by other women. The visual has an all women cast.[40]
On October 15, 2020, British tabloid The Sun reported that Lipa had "flout[ed]" national rules associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming that the set was interrupted by the police after noise complaints. Lipa later denounced this by threatening to take legal action against the tabloid, who she did not mention by name.[41][42] The Sun later issued an official apology to Lipa for any distress they caused her. They confirmed that no COVID-19 rules were broken and that the police were called due to an unrelated noise complaint.[43] The music video premiered via YouTube on November 6, 2020.[44] It was prefaced by a live chat with both Lipa and Angèle on the platform.[45]
Track listing[]
- Digital download and streaming
- "Fever" – 2:36
- Digital download and streaming – Oklou Remix
- "Fever" (Oklou Remix) – 3:00
- Digital download and streaming – Feder Remix
- "Fever" (Feder Remix) – 3:03
- Digital download and streaming – Myd Remix
- "Fever" (Myd Remix) – 3:43
- Digital download and streaming – Vantage Remix
- "Fever" (Vantage Remix) – 2:34
Videos[]
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1: Dua Lipa]
Before you came around, I was doing just fine
Usually, usually, usually, I don't pay no mind
And when it came down, I was... looking in your eyes
Suddenly, suddenly, suddenly I can feel it inside
[Chorus: Dua Lipa]
I've got a fever, so can you check?
Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck
And when you touch me, baby, I turn red
I've got a fever, so can you check?
[Verse 2: Angèle]
Peut-être qu'avec du temps, ça partira
Et pourtant, et pourtant, et pourtant, je ne m'y vois pas
Comme un médicament, moi, je suis rien sans toi
Et je sais que je sais que jе perds du temps dans tes bras
[Chorus: Dua Lipa]
I'vе got a fever, so can you check?
Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck
And when you touch me, baby, I turn red
I've got a fever, so can you check?
[Refrain: Angèle]
Car dans mes yeux, ça se voit
La fièvre dans mes yeux, oui, ça se voit
Mon cœur se serre, j'ai du feu dans la voix
Le plus souvent, c'est quand je pense à toi
[Chorus: Dua Lipa & Angèle]
I've got a fever, can you check?
Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck
And when you touch me, baby, I turn red
I've got a fever, so can you check? (Amour en fièvre)
[Bridge: Dua Lipa & Angèle]
Tell me what you wanna do right now
Tell me what you wanna do right now (Amour en fièvre)
Tell me what you wanna do right now
'Cause I don't really wanna cool it down (Amour en fièvre)
Tell me what you wanna do right now
Tell me what you wanna do right now (Amour en fièvre)
Tell me what you wanna do right now
'Cause I don't really wanna cool it down
[Refrain: Angèle & Dua Lipa]
Car dans mes yeux, ça se voit
La fièvre dans les yeux, oui, ça se voit
Mon cœur se serre, j'ai du feu dans la voix
Le plus souvent, c'est quand je pense à toi
[Verse 1: Dua Lipa]
Before you came around, I was doing just fine
Usually, usually, usually, I don't pay no mind
And when it came down, I was... looking in your eyes
Suddenly, suddenly, suddenly I can feel it inside
[Chorus: Dua Lipa]
I've got a fever, so can you check?
Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck
And when you touch me, baby, I turn red
I've got a fever, so can you check?
[Verse 2: Angèle]
Maybe with time, it will go away.
And yet, and yet, and yet, and yet, I don't picture myself there
Like a medicine, I am nothing without you
And I know that I know that I waste time in your arms
[Chorus: Dua Lipa]
I'vе got a fever, so can you check?
Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck
And when you touch me, baby, I turn red
I've got a fever, so can you check?
[Verse 2: Angèle]
Because in my eyes, you can see it
The fever in my eyes, yes, you can see it
My heart tightens, I have fire in my voice
Most often, it's when I think of you
[Chorus: Dua Lipa]
I'vе got a fever, so can you check?
Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck
And when you touch me, baby, I turn red
I've got a fever, so can you check?
[Refrain: Angèle]
I've got a fever, can you check?
Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck
And when you touch me, baby, I turn red
I've got a fever, so can you check? (Love in fever)
[Chorus: Dua Lipa & Angèle]
I've got a fever, can you check?
Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck
And when you touch me, baby, I turn red
I've got a fever, so can you check? (Love in fever)
[Bridge: Dua Lipa & Angèle]
Tell me what you wanna do right now
Tell me what you wanna do right now (Love in fever)
Tell me what you wanna do right now
'Cause I don't really wanna cool it down (Love in fever)
Tell me what you wanna do right now
Tell me what you wanna do right now (Love in fever)
Tell me what you wanna do right now
'Cause I don't really wanna cool it down
[Refrain: Angèle & Dua Lipa]
Because in my eyes, you can see it
The fever in my eyes, yes, you can see it
My heart tightens, I have fire in my voice
Most often, it's when I think of you
Trivia[]
- There are two mistakes in the French lyrics of the lyric music video.
- "Que jе perd" should be written "Que jе perds" (conjugation mistake).
- "La fièvre dans mes yeux" should be written "La fièvre dans les yeux" ("mes yeux" means "my eyes" and "les yeux" means "the eyes").
- The single is available in the French re-edition of "Future Nostalgia" out on November 6, 2020.
- The song was sung live for the first time with Angèle on November 27, 2020 in Dua Lipa's online concert "Studio 2054".
Personnel[]
- Dua Lipa – vocals
- Angèle – vocals
- Ian Kirkpatrick – production, engineering, programming
- Tristan Salvati – additional production, vocal production, additional programming, engineering, keyboards, percussion
- Josh Gudwin – mixing
- Heidi Wang – assistant mixing
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Will Quinnell – assistant mastering
References[]
- ↑ "How Dua Lipa Brought the World to the Dancefloor — Amid a Pandemic"
- ↑ "Exclusief interview met Angèle en Dua Lipa"
- ↑ "Belgian singer Angèle on her experience of collaborating with Dua Lipa"
- ↑ "Exclusief interview met Angèle en Dua Lipa"
- ↑ "'Musicalement, ça a tout de suite matché'… Angèle et Dua Lipa se livrent sur leur duo 'Fever'"
- ↑ "Exclu: Dua Lipa Ft. Angèle, l'histoire de leur collaboration"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa Taps Belgian Pop Star Angèle For New Single 'Fever'"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa Taps Belgian Music Artist Angèle For New Single 'Fever'"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa announces new single"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa to release new single 'Fever' with Belgian singer Angèle this week"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa and Angèle Share New Song 'Fever': Listen"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa & Angèle Release New Song Fever: Listen"
- ↑ "Listen: Dua Lipa releases 'Fever' with Belgian single Angele"
- ↑ "Future Nostalgia Edition Française"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa's Studio 2054 Livestream: Here's What Happened"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa: Studio 2054 review – a celebration of up-close disco joy"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa Brought Glitter to Studio 2054 with Custom Outfits From Alexander Wang, Mugler"
- ↑ "Vidéo Dua Lipa et Angèle réunies pour chanter 'Fever' en live"
- ↑ "Fever (Feder Remix) – Single by Dua Lipa & Angele"
- ↑ "Fever (Myd Remix) – Single by Dua Lipa & Angele"
- ↑ "Fever (Vantage Remix) – Single by Dua Lipa & Angele"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa Unveils 'Future Nostalgia (The Moonlight Edition),' Led by New Single 'We're Good'"
- ↑ "Angèle interprète 'Fever' dans le 16/20 RFM + Interview!"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa Future Nostalgia Tour Kickoff: Concert Review"
- ↑ "Le concert de Dua Lipa à Paris: on y était"
- ↑ "La métamorphose d'Angèle pour son 'Nonante-Cinq Tour'"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa & Angèle Blur Genre and Language Lines on Billboard Global Charts"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa Chart History (Global 200)"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa Chart History (Euro Digital Song Sales)"
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100"
- ↑ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Chart"
- ↑ "French single certifications – Dua Lipa – Fever"
- ↑ Dua Lipa feat. Angèle – "Fever"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa feat. Angèle – Fever"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa et Angèle atteignent un record historique en Belgique!"
- ↑ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – singles 2021"
- ↑ "Top Worldwide 2021"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa Taps Belgian Music Artist Angèle For New Single 'Fever'"
- ↑ X/Twitter - FEVER HAS OVER 3M VIEWS IN 24HRS!!! I’m fizzing with excitement and still feeling the fun we had making this video! 3 night shoots all over London with the coolest, kindest, funniest girl in the 🌍 @angele_vl i’m grateful 2 know you and to have shared this moment with youuuuu!! 💋
- ↑ "'Musicalement, ça a tout de suite matché'… Angèle et Dua Lipa se livrent sur leur duo 'Fever'"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa Slams U.K. Tabloid, Threatens Legal Action Over Claims She Ignored COVID-19 Rules On Set Of Music Video"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa announces new single 'Fever' featuring Belgian pop singer Angèle"
- ↑ "Dua Lipa – An apology"
- ↑ X/Twitter - FEVER OUT NOW with my Petiteeee Filouuuu @angele_vl 😍❗❗ loved doing the countdown to it on @YouTube with you all!!! Directed by the most fun @wearefromLA ❤ loved it so much I wanna do it all over again!!!!
- ↑ X/Twitter - "@angele_vl & I are jumping in the chat room for the premiere of Fever!!"