Goin' Crazy (Dizzee Rascal song)

"Goin' Crazy" is a song by Dizzee Rascal, featuring vocals from English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. The song was written and produced by Tim Anderson and Jamin "J-Man" Wilcox, with additional production by Nick Cage, and co-written by Dizzee Rascal.^[1] The song was released on 16 June 2013 as a digital download in the United Kingdom as the lead single from his upcoming fifth studio album The Fifth (2013). Dizzee originally had Example sing the chorus instead of Williams, but he felt it didn't work out, paving the way for Williams to sing it.^[2]

Music video

The music video for the song was uploaded to YouTube on 10 May 2013 at a length of three minutes and forty seconds.^[3] The video shows Robbie Williams driving around London in modified mobility scooters surrounded by an entourage of grannies before meeting up with Dizzee as they carry on with their journey. The video also features a cast of iconic lookalikes including Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley and John Lennon.^[4] The video also features a cameo appearance from Gordon Smart the showbiz columnist in The Sun.

Live performances

On 24 May 2013 Dizzee Rascal surprised fans at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Ebrington Square, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland by performing the song live with a special guest performance from Robbie Williams.^[5]

Critical reception

Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a mixed review stating:

"In short, the answer is an unfortunate yes. That's not to say the pair themselves aren't surprisingly well-matched - each craving the other's self-assurance and youthful charm - but musically, the effect is far less harmonious. While Rascal raps about dating models and scoring drugs in clubs, Williams admits: "I believe I'm going crazy/ I believe I'm losing my mind," the result a Frankensteinian blend of indie, grime and pop that never quite hits the spot." .^[6]

Track listings

Digital download
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Goin' Crazy" (feat. Robbie Williams)	3:23

German CD single^[7]
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Goin' Crazy" (feat. Robbie Williams)	3:23
2.	"Goin' Crazy" (Instrumental)	3:23

Credits and personnel

Vocals – Dizzee Rascal, Robbie Williams
Lyrics – Dylan Mills, Robbie Williams, Tim Anderson, Jamin Wilcox
Producer – @Oakwud, Ronald "Flippa" Colson @Flippa123, @PopWansel
Label: Dirtee Stank, Island Records

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[8]	57
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)^[9]	39
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)^[10]	38
Denmark (Tracklisten)^[11]	35
Germany (Official German Charts)^[12]	32
Ireland (IRMA)^[13]	25
Scotland (Official Charts Company)^[14]	4
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[15]	5

Year-end charts

Chart (2013)	Position
Hungarian Airplay Chart^[16]	56
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)^[17]	130

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Germany	14 June 2013	CD single	Island Records
United Kingdom	16 June 2013^[18]	Digital download	Dirtee Stank, Island Records

References

Dizzee Rascal

Discography Awards and nominations

Studio albums	Boy in da Corner Showtime Maths + English Tongue n' Cheek The Fifth

Labels	XL Recordings Dirtee Stank Island Records

Television	Must Be the Music

Related articles	Roll Deep

Dizzee Rascal singles

Discography

Boy in da Corner	"I Luv U" "Fix Up, Look Sharp" "Jus' a Rascal"

Showtime	"Stand Up Tall" "Dream" "Off 2 Work" "Graftin'"

Maths + English	"Sirens" "Pussyole (Old Skool)" "Flex"

Tongue n' Cheek	"Dance wiv Me" "Bonkers" "Holiday" "Dirtee Cash" "You Got the Dirtee Love" "Dirtee Disco"

The Fifth	"Goin' Crazy" "Something Really Bad" "Love This Town"

As featured artist	"Lucky Star" "Toe Jam" "Loca" "The Power" "Wild"

Charity releases	"Do They Know It's Christmas?" "Shout"

Non-album singles	"Scream" "Still Sittin' Here"

Promotional singles	"H Town" "Bassline Junkie"

Robbie Williams

Discography Videography Singles Songs Awards

Studio albums	Life thru a Lens (1997) I've Been Expecting You (1998) Sing When You're Winning (2000) Swing When You're Winning (2001) Escapology (2002) Intensive Care (2005) Rudebox (2006) Reality Killed the Video Star (2009) Take the Crown (2012) Swings Both Ways (2013)

Compilation albums	The Ego Has Landed (1999) Greatest Hits (2004) The Best So Far (2006) Songbook (2009) In and Out of Consciousness: Greatest Hits 1990–2010 (2010) Robbie Williams: Classic Album Selection (2013) Under the Radar Volume 1 (2014)

Live albums	Live at Knebworth (2003) Robbie Williams: Live at the O2 (2012)

Video compilations	Live in Your Living Room Angels Where Egos Dare Live at the Albert Nobody Someday The Robbie Williams Show What We Did Last Summer And Through It All: Robbie Williams Live 1997–2006

Concert tours	Show Off Must Go On Tour Ego Has Landed Tour One More for the Rogue Tour 1999 Tour The Sermon on the Mount Tour Weddings, Barmitzvahs & Stadiums Tour 2003 Tour Close Encounters Tour Take the Crown Stadium Tour Swings Both Ways Live Let Me Entertain You Tour

Related articles	Take That Britpop Guy Chambers We Sing Robbie Williams

Book

Robbie Williams singles

Life thru a Lens (1997–1998)	"Old Before I Die" "Lazy Days" "South of the Border" "Angels" "Let Me Entertain You"

I've Been Expecting You (1998–2000)	"Millennium" "No Regrets" "Strong" "She's the One" / "It's Only Us" "Win Some Lose Some"

Sing When You're Winning (2000–2001)	"Rock DJ" "Kids" "Supreme" "Let Love Be Your Energy" "Eternity" / "The Road to Mandalay" "Better Man"

Swing When You're Winning (2001–2002)	"Somethin' Stupid" "Mr. Bojangles" / "I Will Talk and Hollywood Will Listen"

Escapology (2002–2003)	"Feel" "Come Undone" "Something Beautiful" "Sexed Up"

Greatest Hits (2004)	"Radio" "Misunderstood"

Intensive Care (2005–2006)	"Tripping" "Make Me Pure" "Advertising Space" "Sin Sin Sin"

Rudebox (2006–2007)	"Rudebox" "Lovelight" "She's Madonna" "Bongo Bong and Je ne t'aime plus"

Reality Killed the Video Star (2009–2010)	"Bodies" "You Know Me" "Morning Sun"

In and Out of Consciousness (2010)	"Shame"

Take the Crown (2012–2013)	"Candy" "Different" "Be a Boy"

Swings Both Ways (2013–2014)	"Go Gentle" "Dream a Little Dream" "Shine My Shoes"

Featured singles	"My Culture" "Do They Know It's Christmas?" "Everybody Hurts" "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" "Goin' Crazy" "The Days"

Non-album singles	"Freedom" "United" "Close My Eyes"

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