"Out Out" is a song by British DJs Joel Corry and Jax Jones, featuring British singer Charli XCX and American rapper Saweetie performing vocals. The single was released on 13 August 2021 by Asylum Records UK. "Out Out" peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition "Out Out" samples "Alors on danse" by Belgian musician Stromae. In a statement, Joel Corry called himself a "huge fan" of "Alors on danse", saying he wanted to "put a fun spin on it for summer 2021". Jax Jones said that he was "a big fan of Charli and Saweetie, having them on the song makes it feel like a moment with real synergy". A remix featuring Caro Caxi was later released.
Critical reception Althea Legaspi of Rolling Stone stated that "Out Out" was a "bumping new track", where "Charli XCX and Saweetie beckon all to hit the dancefloor". NME writer Greta Brereton labeled the single an "up-tempo dance track". In Complex, Jordan Rose said that the track was "a spectacular combination of all four unique skillsets" on the song, deeming it "made for the streets". Rose specifically praised Saweetie's feature, writing that "despite the song lacking any real core rap elements, Saweetie is still able to flow over the EDM beat".
Credits and personnel Joel Corry – production, programming, songwriting Jax Jones – production, programming, songwriting Charli XCX – vocals, songwriting Saweetie – vocals, songwriting Neave Applebaum – production, engineering, programming, songwriting Lewis Thompson – production, engineer, programming, songwriting Kevin Grainger – mastering, mixing Janée Bennett – songwriting Camille Purcell – songwriting Holly Fletcher – songwriting Taylor Parks – songwriting
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Out Out" Chart (2021–2022) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 31 Croatia (HRT) 31 Denmark (Tracklisten) 26 France (SNEP) 109 Greece (IFPI) 35 Italy (FIMI) 92 Lithuania (AGATA) 34 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 27Romania (Airplay 100) 36 Romania (Radiomonitor) 19 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 88
Year-end charts + 2021 year-end chart performance for "Out Out" Chart (2021) Position Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia) 100 Germany (Official German Charts) 85 Ireland (IRMA) 45 Poland (ZPAV) 100 UK Singles (OCC) 69 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 31 + 2022 year-end chart performance for "Out Out" Chart (2022) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 84
Certifications
Release history +Release dates and formats for "Out Out" Region Date Format(s) Label Various 13 August 2021 Asylum Records UK
See also List of Billboard number-one dance songs of 2021
References