"The Key" is a song by Speech Debelle, released as the second single from the album Speech Therapy. The album won the 2009 Mercury Prize.
| "The Key" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Speech Debelle | ||||
| from the album Speech Therapy | ||||
| Released | 2009 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:00 (Album Version) 2:58 (Radio Edit) | |||
| Label | Big Dada | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Speech Debelle | |||
| Producer(s) | Speech Debelle | |||
| Speech Debelle singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "The Key" on YouTube | ||||
Critical reception
editTareck 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
edit- UK CD single[2]
- "The Key" (Radio Edit) - 2:58
- iTunes single[3]
- "The Key" - 3:01
- "The Key" (Instrumental) - 2:59
Nominations
edit| Year | Category | Genre | Recording | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Music Video Awards[4] | ||||
| 2009 | Best Budget – Pop, Dance, Urban | Music Video | The Key | Won |
References
edit- ^ 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.