"Differently" | ||||
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Single by Cassie Davis featuring Travie McCoy | ||||
from the album Differently | ||||
A-side | "Differently" | |||
B-side | "Hero" | |||
Released | 16 March 2009 | |||
Format | Digital Download, CD single | |||
Genre | Power pop, electropop | |||
Length | 3:51 | |||
Label | Sony BMG | |||
Songwriter(s) | Cassie Davis, Printz Board, Travis McCoy | |||
Producer(s) | Printz Board | |||
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"Differently" is a song recorded by Australian pop singer, Cassie Davis. It is the second single taken off of Cassie's upcoming debut album of the same title. It features guest vocals from Travie McCoy, the lead singer of American alternative hip hop band, Gym Class Heroes. Signed copies of the single are available if pre-ordered at Sanity or JB Hi-Fi. The song went Gold on 18 September 2009 confirmed via her Twitter page
"Differently" made its radio debut on 16 March 2009. It has since began to receive heavy airplay on the Today Network (especially "The Hot 30 Countdown") and Sydney radio station, Nova 96.9. "Differently" was the #1 most added song to Australian radio in its first week of release.
Of working with Travie McCoy, Cassie said:
Davis spoke to McCoy on the phone about his contribution, and his rap was recorded separately. They met for the first time on the video set.
There was another problem in the video, with McCoy towering over the pocket-sized Davis.
Cassie herself stated that "Differently" is a track that celebrates those who are not afraid to go against the grain and embrace their individuality.
Cassie performed "Differently" at 7:40am on Australian breakfast television show, Sunrise backed by her band including Fish on the drums.
The video clip for 'Differently' was shot in Los Angeles, California in mid March 2009. It features Travie McCoy along with Printz Board who was a musical director for The Black Eyed Peas and Fish, the founder of Fishbone both making guest appearances. It made its premiere on Cassie's official YouTube channel on 12 April 2009.