"Animals"
Song

"Animals" is a 2013 single by Dutch DJ and music producer Martin Garrix. Written by Garrix himself, it was released on 1 July 2013 on Spinnin' Records label, becoming his first international hit.

Prior to release, the track gained buzz after being played anonymously with speculation increasing.[1][2] The track was, at various times, vaguely attributed to other acts like Hardwell, GTA, Sidney Samson[3] and Bassjackers[4] before the actual identity of the author was revealed.

Tracklist

Singles
  1. "Animals" (Original Mix) (5:04)

Chart

Chart (2013) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] 2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[6] 5 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7] 4
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 4


References

  1. ^ Kerri Mason (May 20, 2013). "Martin Garrix, 'Animals': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2013. ((cite news)): Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Ben Hebert article on White Raver Rafting: The Marketing Machines Behind New Wave of EDM Superstars (Part 1)
  3. ^ DoAndroidsDance: Martin Garrix – "Animals"
  4. ^ Only The Beat: Martin Garrix – Animals (Preview)
  5. ^ "Martin Garrix – Animals" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  6. ^ "Martin Garrix – Animals" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  7. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Martin Garrix" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  8. ^ "Martin Garrix – Animals" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved August 13, 2013.