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Classic (The Knocks song)

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Released
  
17 September 2014

Genre
  
Funk EDM

Label
  
Neon Gold, Big Beat

Format
  
Digital download

Length
  
4:09

Writer(s)
  
Ben Ruttner Crista Ru James Patterson Michael Francis Gonzalez

Classic is a song conducted and written primarily by New York City-based electronic music duo The Knocks. Released on 17 September 2014 through Neon Gold Records and Big Beat Records, it was the main single from the duo's third extended play, entitled So Classic (2015). The vocals featured are by Crista Ru, the lead singer of alternative pop duo POWERS. It was written by both of the duo members Ben Ruttner and James Patterson, and Mike Del Rio and Crista Ru.

The musical film that served as an accompaniment towards the song was uploaded to The Knocks' official YouTube account and, as of the end of 2016, had gained over 2.5 million views. The video promoted the video game The Sims 4.

Credits

  • Assistant Mixing Engineer: Ryan Jumper
  • Mastering Engineer: John Horesco
  • Mixing Engineer: Miles Walker
  • Producer: The Knocks
  • Programming: The Knocks
  • Writer(s): Ben Ruttner, Crista Ru, James Patterson, Mike Del Rio
  • References

    Classic (The Knocks song) Wikipedia