In2
{{Short description|2015 song by WSTRN}}
{{for|the company|IN2}}
{{Infobox song
| name = In2
| cover = WSTRN In2 Cover.jpg
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| type = single
| artist = WSTRN
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| released = 20 July 2015
| recorded = 2015
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| length = 4:02
| label = Atlantic
| writer = {{flatlist|
- Akelle Charles
- Haile
- Louis Rei
- Freek Van Workum
- James McDowell
- Nick Luscombe
}}
| producer = * Parallel{{Cite web |url=http://rwdmag.com/wstrn-balance-the-rough-with-the-smooth-on-debut-single-in2/ |title=WSTRN balance the rough with the smooth on debut single 'In2′ | RWD |access-date=2016-04-23 |archive-date=2016-05-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505045357/http://rwdmag.com/wstrn-balance-the-rough-with-the-smooth-on-debut-single-in2/ |url-status=dead }}
- N4
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"In2" is the debut single by British R&B trio WSTRN. It was released on 20 July 2015{{Citation|title=WSTRN - IN2 (Original Video) {{!}} Link Up TV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k3g4VGRn8E|language=en|access-date=2020-01-20}} by Atlantic Records. The song peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, having initially reached number 60 based on streams alone.
Background and release
The song was originally accompanied by a low-budget video of a West London block party directed by Morgan Keyz,{{cite web|url=http://uk.complex.com/music/2011/07/akelle-charles-louis-rei-haile-in2|title=Watch Akelle Charles, Louis Rei & Haile's Video For "IN2"|work=Complex UK|author=Oke, Tobi|date=21 July 2011}} and uploaded onto the Link Up TV YouTube channel. It was credited as Akelle Charles featuring Haile and Louis Rei, and was due to be released as the first single from the trio's EP, Western Union.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/the-wrap-up/blog/akelle-charles-joins-haile-louis-rei-for-summer-smash-in2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150814025250/http://www.mtv.co.uk/the-wrap-up/blog/akelle-charles-joins-haile-louis-rei-for-summer-smash-in2|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 14, 2015|title=Akelle Charles joins Haile & Louis Rei for Summer Smash 'In2'|work=MTV Wrap-Up|author=Alexander, Samuel|date=26 July 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://rwdmag.com/west-londons-akelle-charles-louis-rei-haile-are-in2-you/|title=We're 'In2' this song from Akelle Charles, Louis Rei & Haile|work=RWD Magazine|author=Walker, Joe|date=22 July 2011}} However, the three artists adopted the collective name WSTRN following the song's popularity, and re-branded the song with a new video following its signing to Atlantic Records.
Chart performance
On 30 October, "In2" debuted at number 85 in the top 100 of the UK Singles Chart, and climbed to number 60 on 6 November, the day of its digital download release. For these two weeks, it charted on streams alone. Upon its digital release, the song entered the top 40 on 13 November at its peak of number four,{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/search/artists/wstrn|title=WSTRN {{!}} full Official Chart History|publisher=Official Charts Company}} becoming the trio's sole Top 40 hit as lead artists. In Australia, the track peaked at #10 for 4 weeks in January 2016, becoming the group's sole chart entry in the country.
Track listing
{{track listing
| headline = Digital download – single
| title1 = In2
| length1 = 4:02
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{{track listing
| headline = Digital download – EP
| title1 = In2
| note1 = Remix) (featuring Wretch 32, Chip and Geko
| length1 = 5:02
| title2 = In2
| note2 = Kokiri Remix
| length2 = 6:23
| title3 = In2
| note3 = Baby Cham Remix
| length3 = 4:21
}}
{{track listing
| headline = Digital download – single (Kehlani Remix)
| title1 = In2
| note1 = Remix) (featuring Kehlani
| length1 = 5:02
}}
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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| scope="col"| Chart (2015–2016)
! scope="col"| Peak |
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| {{single chart|Australia|10|artist=WSTRN|song=In2|rowheader=true|accessdate=26 December 2015}} |
| {{single chart|Ireland|64|year=2016|week=6|rowheader=true|accessdate=13 February 2016}} |
| scope="row"| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ){{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/singles/2016-03-04|title=NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=7 March 2016|access-date=4 March 2016}}
| 2 |
| {{single chart|Scotland|12|date=20151113|rowheader=true|accessdate=4 December 2015}} |
| {{single chart|UK|4|date=20151113|rowheader=true|accessdate=13 November 2015}} |
| {{single chart|UKrandb|1|date=20151113|rowheader=true|accessdate=13 November 2015}} |
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=Year-end charts=
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| scope="col"| Chart (2016)
! scope="col"| Position |
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| scope="row"| UK Singles (OCC){{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/end-of-year-singles-chart/|title=End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2016|publisher=Official Charts Company|accessdate=31 December 2016}}
| 97 |
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|artist=WSTRN|title=In2|type=single|award=Platinum|relyear=2015|certyear=2016|access-date=3 September 2021}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|artist=WSTRN|title=In2|type=single|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=2015|certyear=2023|access-date=13 October 2023|id=13518-4111-1}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true|nosales=true|noshipments=true}}
Release history
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| Region
! Date ! Label ! Format |
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| Worldwide
| 20 July 2015 | Atlantic |
See also
References
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