"Calabria" is a song by Danish DJ/producer Rune Reilly Kölsch. It was originally released in 2003 by Credence, a sublabel of

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. The song has been remixed or released in numerous other versions by different artists, the most successful being "Calabria 2007" by Enur with vocals by

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. Others include records by Drunkenmunky, Dirty Laundry and Kaner in 2004, by

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featuring vocals from Crystal Waters on " Destination Calabria" in 2006, by Criminal Vibes in 2013 and by

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and Jaques Le Noir in 2014. In 2007,

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and

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sampled "Calabria 2007" in " The Anthem". In 2014, British musician Guppy Slim played a set dedicated to "Calabria" at Casa Del Vibe in Bristol. It was recorded and played on

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at various times following its performance. In June 2022, two songs that sample "Calabria" were found climbing the UK top 30 at the same time. The higher charting track of the two, as of 17 June 2022, was " 21 Reasons" by DJ

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and singer

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at number 9, while eight places below was West London drill rapper Benzz with "Je M'appelle". Both songs sample the riff from "Calabria", while "Je M'appelle" also samples vocals from "Calabria 2007".

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Track listing

;2003 12" vinyl #"Calabria" (Original Mix) - 7:45 #"Calabria" (

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Remix) - 9:14 #"Calabria" (DJ Tool) - 2:05

Charts

Drunkenmunky version

Dutch group Drunkenmunky produced and released their version of "Calabria" in 2004. A remix in 2007 titled "Calabria (2007 Jump Mix)" was released which also charted.

Charts

Dirty Laundry version

"Calabria 2007" (Enur remix)

In 2007, a remix with additional

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beats and vocals by Danish reggae singer

was released, titled "Calabria 2007", by Rune and

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under the name Enur. This

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version has been very successful around the world and gained popularity in the United States in mid-to-late 2007. It received heavy club play, eventually entering the playlist of major Top-40/Dance radio stations such as Z100 and KTU. It placed at #80 on Z100's top 100 songs of 2007. This version was featured in a

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advertisement for the 2007–2008 school year, featuring college dorm supplies, and due to the song's prominence in the ad, the song received much exposure. In 2008, the song hit the U.S. ''

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at number 46, making it one of the highest peaking reggae fusion songs in 2008. There is also another remix featuring Mims and a Dominican rap remix featuring Dominican artist Punto Rojo. On 16 January 2008 the song reached number one on ''Billboard''s

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chart.

Track listing

;CD single #"Calabria 2007" (Radio Edit) - 3:52 #"Calabria 2007" (Club Mix) - 6:31 #"Calabria 2007" (Instrumental Mix) - 6:31

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Note: Months after the release of "Calabria 2007", its vocalist,

died in a car accident.

"Calabria (Firebeatz Remix)"

In 2014, a remix by Dutch DJ duo

was released on 13 October, along with a supporting music video.

Charts

DMNDS and Fallen Roses version

In 2021, DMNDS and Fallen Roses released their version of "Calabria 2007" on Stef van Vugt's Dance Fruits label, a sub-label of his Strange Fruits/Fruits Music record company. Featuring Lujavohttps://www.insomniac.com/music/artists/lujavo/ & Lunis and Nito-Onna, the song charted in several countries across Europe, and was most successful in Finland.

Track listing

Digital download #"Calabria" - 2:08

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Calabria (song) 2003 songs 2003 debut singles 2004 singles 2007 singles 2008 singles 2014 singles English-language Danish songs Songs written by Rune Reilly Kölsch House music songs Reggae fusion songs Songs released posthumously Ministry of Sound singles Ultra Music singles