Me & You (Nero song)

"Me and You"
Single by Nero
from the album Welcome Reality
Released	2 January 2011
Format	Digital Download, 12" Vinyl
Recorded	2010
Genre	drum & Bass
Length	3:55
Label	MTA
Writer(s)	Daniel Stephens Joe Ray Alana Watson
Producer	Nero
Nero singles chronology
"Innocence/ Electron" (2010) "Me and You" (2011) "Guilt" (2011)

"Me and You" is a single from drum and bass duo Nero that appears on their debut album Welcome Reality and features vocals from frequent collaborator Alana. The single was released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 2 January 2011^[1], with a 12" vinyl available the following day^[2]. On 8 January 2011 the single debuted at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, also managing to top the UK Indie Chart.

The single was selected as Zane Lowe's Hottest Record in the World on 28 September 2010.^[3] BBC Radio 1 DJs Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac also selected "Me and You" to be their Weekend Anthem during December 2010.^[4] It also featured in the Sky Sports September advert.

Critical reception

Nick Levin of Digital Spy Blog gave the song a positive review stating:

This breakthrough smash is indeed an almighty racket. But it is the very best kind of almighty racket, a swaggering synthesis of beats, power chords, stadium keyboard hooks, crowd noise and vocals from the lungularly-blessed Alana that sounds like the sort of thing David Haye might hear in his head as he struts into the ring. Memo to Emily Eavis: book this lot for Glasto now… but remember to buy the poor cows some ear muffs first! .^[5]

Track listing

Digital download[1]
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Me and You" (Original Mix)	3:55
2.	"Welcome Reality" (Original Mix)	4:28
3.	"Me and You" (Dirtyphonics Remix)	5:56
4.	"Me and You" (Danger Remix)	3:27
5.	"Me and You" (Kamuki Remix)	4:48

Chart performance

"Me and You" first debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 9 January 2011 at number 15; marking that week's highest new entry. The single also debuted at the number-one spot on the independent releases chart, knocking Adele's "Make You Feel My Love" from her eight-week reign. The following week, the single remained at number 15; although losing its number-one place on the independent releases chart to Adele; who once again returned to the peak. The single also qualified for the dance chart on 16 January 2011; debuting at number 3. On 23 January 2011, the single fell 7 places to number 22 and fell a further 4 places to number 26 the following week; marking its fourth week within the top 40.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Me and You" was first posted onto YouTube on 5 December 2010.^[6] The video begins with a teenage boy entering a video game arcade and playing a driving game, followed by a shooting game. During his game, the duo Nero and Alana walk past before exiting out a back door; grabbing the boy's curiosity^[6]. The boy follows, leading him down a deserted corridor; where he finds a room. Entering the room, the boy discovers an arcade game entitled 'Nero' and after following the instructions to insert credit; begins his game playing as Joe to the backing track "Me and You". The game, very much similar to Streets of Rage 3 & Outrun 2019 shuts down during the boy's playing, who after searching, discovers the plug has been removed and places it back in. Continuing the game, the boy comes to a conclusion when the characters Joe and Dan come across a young boy playing an arcade game^[6]. As of September 7th, 2011, the music video has accumulated over 4,000,000 views.^[7]

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[8]	6
Scotland (The Official Charts Company)[9]	23
UK Dance (The Official Charts Company)[10]	3
UK Indie (The Official Charts Company)[11]	1
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[12]	15

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	2 January 2011[1]	Digital Download	MTA Records
	3 January 2011[2]	Vinyl

See also

• List of UK Indie Chart number-one singles of 2011

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} "Nero - Me & You", Amazon, Retrieved 2011-01-02.
2. ^ ^{a b} Nero - Me & You - Vinyl Retrieved 2010-12-15.
3. ^ Hottest Record in the World - 28 September 2010 Zane Lowe, Retrieved 2011-01-03.
4. ^ Nero - Me & You (Danger Remix) Retrieved 2011-01-05.
5. ^ Music – Singles Review – Nero: 'Me & You'. Digital Spy (2011-01-03). Retrieved on 2011-01-08.
6. ^ ^{a b c} Nero - Me & You - Video Premiere Retrieved 2010-01-01.
7. ^ Me & You - Music video, Youtube, Retrieved 2011-01-02.
8. ^ "Ultratop.be – Nero – Me And You" (in Dutch). Ultratip. ULTRATOP & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch.
9. ^ "Archive Chart". Scottish Singles Top 40. The Official Charts Company.
10. ^ "Archive Chart" UK Dance Chart. The Official Charts Company.
11. ^ "Archive Chart" UK Indie Chart. The Official Charts Company.
12. ^ "Archive Chart" UK Singles Chart. The Official Charts Company.