Electricity (Silk City and Dua Lipa song)


"Electricity" is a song by British-American music duo Silk City and English singer Dua Lipa. It was released as a single on 6 September 2018 by Columbia Records. "Electricity" was included on the complete edition of Lipa's eponymous debut studio album, as well as a 12-inch vinyl of Silk City's single releases to date exclusively released as part of Record Store Day 2019. The song won Best Dance Recording at the 61st Grammy Awards.

Music video

The music video for "Electricity" was uploaded to Ronson's YouTube account on 5 September 2018. Directed by Bradley & Pablo, the visual contains references to the 2003 Northeast blackout in America whilst Lipa dances in an abandoned warehouse. Ronson and Diplo also appear in the video, giving cameo appearances in a broken-down elevator.

Live performances

Lipa performed the song at the iHeartRadio Music Festival on 28 September 2018. She also performed the song along with "One Kiss" at the 2018 American Music Awards. She performed it at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve along with "New Rules" and "IDGAF".

Awards and nominations

61st Annual Grammy Awards
YearAwardResult
2019Best Dance Recording

Track listings

Despite Silk City being composed of Diplo and Mark Ronson, they are billed individually as featured artists on some iTunes track listings.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Dua Lipa: Complete Edition.

Recording

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
Belgium 75
Hungary 45
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs 13

Certifications

Release history