"Younger" is the debut single by the Swedish
pop
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soul
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singer
Seinabo Sey. Produced by
Magnus Lidehäll, it was released on 25 November 2013 on Universal Music label, becoming a charting hit in
Sweden (in January 2014) and
Norway
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(May 2014). The song was featured on
BBC Radio 1
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as their Track of the Day for 16 April 2015.
Norwegian record producer and remixer
Kygo remixed the song, now retitled "Younger (Kygo Remix)". This release reached the top of the
Norwegian Singles Chart.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Kygo remix
"Younger" was later released as a Kygo remix. It features influences of
electronica
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,
chill-out, a bit of
dance-pop and
house music
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by the Norwegian musician and remixer
Kygo. The song was a number one hit on the
Norwegian Singles Chart. In most Countries, the Remix was added to the Original Version.
Charts
References
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2013 songs
2013 debut singles
Number-one singles in Norway
Swedish electronic songs
Synth-pop ballads
2010s ballads