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43-618: The song's sample of Kernkraft 400 by Zombie Nation is considered one of the most famous songs of electronic dance music and a tune often played at sporting events . The single was also thought to be and mark Game's first song to be released back under the Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records labels, the two record labels that released his debut studio album The Documentary (2005), after resigning back with Interscope Records back in 2009 later resigning back with Aftermath Entertainment in early 2010, and before

86-491: A beef with former fellow G-Unit labelmate and group member 50 Cent caused him to release his two following albums and singles on Geffen Records , but this was proved untrue. On March 10, 2011 Game sent the single to Hip hop DJ Funkmaster Flex whom premiered it on his popular radio show on WQHT Hot 97 in New York City, New York . The song was well received by listeners unlike his previous four released singles. In

129-506: A few false starts with chart failing singles, starting back with 2009's "Krazy" (which featured both Gucci Mane and Timbaland ) and "Big Money" followed by 2010's "It Must Be Me" (in which it featured Pharrell ) and "Ain't No Doubt About It" (which featured Justin Timberlake and Pharrell) all failing to chart, Game decided to have them all removed from the album and instead release them on mixtapes, those including on The Red Room and

172-481: A standard vibrator and a Kernkraft 400™ version. As the camera pulls away, both women are seen running towards the host while the video production staff are seen wearing hazmat suits . The video was produced and directed by Hendrik Hölzemann, Grischa Schmitz and Dominique Schuchman who at that time were studying film at the Filmacademy Ludwigsburg, under the name Panic Pictures. Select gave

215-405: A standard vibrator and a Kernkraft 400™ version. As the camera pulls away, both women are seen running towards the host while the video production staff are seen wearing hazmat suits . The video was produced and directed by Hendrik Hölzemann, Grischa Schmitz and Dominique Schuchman who at that time were studying film at the Filmacademy Ludwigsburg, under the name Panic Pictures. Select gave

258-813: A top-10 hit in Flanders and the Netherlands several months later. In September, the song debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart , remaining there for two weeks, and has received a platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales and streams of at least 600,000 units. In the United States, the song peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Kernkraft 400"

301-425: A top-10 hit in Flanders and the Netherlands several months later. In September, the song debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart , remaining there for two weeks, and has received a platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales and streams of at least 600,000 units. In the United States, the song peaked at number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Kernkraft 400"

344-429: A trademarked Kernkraft 400™ microwave oven, which cooks the food much faster and hotter than the other model's conventional microwave oven. Mindy then gets into a standard tanning bed , while Cindy waits before getting into a Kernkraft 400™. Mindy reveals a sunburnt tan, while Cindy has a perfect sun tan which has even worked under her beachwear. Finally, the host sits on a couch in the studio, off camera, where he examines

387-429: A trademarked Kernkraft 400™ microwave oven, which cooks the food much faster and hotter than the other model's conventional microwave oven. Mindy then gets into a standard tanning bed , while Cindy waits before getting into a Kernkraft 400™. Mindy reveals a sunburnt tan, while Cindy has a perfect sun tan which has even worked under her beachwear. Finally, the host sits on a couch in the studio, off camera, where he examines

430-546: Is commonly used as a sports chant at sport stadiums (such as in American football , Association football , baseball , basketball , and hockey ) all over the world and was ranked number eight by Sports Illustrated in their list of "Top 10 Stadium Anthems". "Kernkraft 400" was first released in Germany (through Drehscheibe) and Spain (through Insolent Tracks) as a 12-inch single on 20 October 1999. The following year,

473-436: Is commonly used as a sports chant at sport stadiums (such as in American football , Association football , baseball , basketball , and hockey ) all over the world and was ranked number eight by Sports Illustrated in their list of "Top 10 Stadium Anthems". "Kernkraft 400" was first released in Germany (through Drehscheibe) and Spain (through Insolent Tracks) as a 12-inch single on 20 October 1999. The following year,

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516-596: Is considered one of the most famous songs of electronic dance music and a tune often played at sporting events , the song, specifically titled as the "Sport Chant Remix" or the "Sport Chant Stadium Remix", is popular at North American sporting events for goals, home runs, and other celebrations. This version of the song is known by its signature "Whoa-oh-oh" chanting at the beginning of the song. On March 10, 2011, Game sent "Red Nation" to Hip hop DJ Funkmaster Flex where he officially premiered it on his popular radio show on WQHT Hot 97 in New York City, New York . The song

559-478: The Brake Lights mixtapes. With the album also reportedly suffering numerous delays since 2009, Game also decided to have canceled a series of listening sessions so that he could focus on recording new material for the album. Later in 2011 following the release of his mixtape Purp & Patron , which immediately became widely praised as one of the best hip hop mixtapes of 2011 and after generating buzz from

602-509: The Red Nation video because himself and Lil Wayne were "too gang affiliated" in it, also later that same day Game stated that MTV also had banned the "Red Nation" video due to the same reason, but stated that he would still premier the video himself online and on VEVO , AOL & WorldStarHipHop on May 12, 2011. After the video quickly received over 2 million views on YouTube , there were rumors that BET and MTV were reconsidering airing

645-400: The United States, "Red Nation" debuted at the number 62 position on the Billboard Hot 100 . The music video for the song was directed by Parris, and it premiered on Thursday, May 12, 2011. The video had been banned from airing on cable networks MTV and BET due to being deemed inappropriate and being a portrayal of gang culture , causing a controversy due to Game's alleged affiliation with

688-463: The airball game at Cyclone Stadium. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. On 17 June 2022, German DJ Topic and Swedish singer A7S released the cover "Kernkraft 400 (A Better Day)". The song charted at 26 on the German chart . Kernkraft 400 " Kernkraft 400 " ( English : Nuclear Power 400) is a song performed by German techno musician Zombie Nation and

731-406: The background and road flares flickered brightly. The video was described to be a " post-apocalyptic ", music video. The video was directed by Parris, whose recent work includes Enrique Iglesias ' " Tonight (I'm Lovin' You) " and Diddy-Dirty Money 's " Angels ". It also had been confirmed that Lil Wayne filmed his scenes at a later date. On May 9, 2011, Game posted via his Twitter that BET banned

774-592: The banned "Red Nation" video. On March 15, 2011, Game performed the song for the first time live at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California . On May 23, 2011, Game performed the song live on the Lopez Tonight show with DJ Skee and Skeetox. Source: Kernkraft 400 " Kernkraft 400 " ( English : Nuclear Power 400) is a song performed by German techno musician Zombie Nation and

817-446: The breaks in the song. The song became controversial on campus as it became a cue for fans to start jumping, which when done in unison makes the stadium reverberate and bounce, earning it the nickname, "The Bounce House". University officials originally wanted to stop playing the song all together for the longevity of the built stadium, but after safety inspections showed no structural damage, they instead settled on playing shorter clips of

860-446: The breaks in the song. The song became controversial on campus as it became a cue for fans to start jumping, which when done in unison makes the stadium reverberate and bounce, earning it the nickname, "The Bounce House". University officials originally wanted to stop playing the song all together for the longevity of the built stadium, but after safety inspections showed no structural damage, they instead settled on playing shorter clips of

903-575: The first single from the 1999 debut album, Leichenschmaus . It is a remix of the SID track "Star Dust" by David Whittaker , from his 1984 Commodore 64 game Lazy Jones . Though permission for the sampling was not initially granted, Whittaker was paid an undisclosed sum from Zombie Nation. Issued as a single in October 1999, "Kernkraft 400" peaked at number 22 in Germany in February 2000 and became

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946-416: The first single from the 1999 debut album, Leichenschmaus . It is a remix of the SID track "Star Dust" by David Whittaker , from his 1984 Commodore 64 game Lazy Jones . Though permission for the sampling was not initially granted, Whittaker was paid an undisclosed sum from Zombie Nation. Issued as a single in October 1999, "Kernkraft 400" peaked at number 22 in Germany in February 2000 and became

989-1034: The indoor American Football fans loud and aroused at the team's home field at Allstate Arena in suburban Rosemont, Il. The song was briefly featured in 2004 Edgar Wright film Shaun of the Dead . "Kernkraft 400" has been sampled by various artists, including rapper The Game in the single " Red Nation ". Many professional sports teams, most prominently the Boston Bruins but also including Milwaukee Admirals , Toronto Maple Leafs , Los Angeles Dodgers , New Jersey Devils , Atlanta United FC , Atlanta Braves , Atlanta Thrashers , KAA Gent , Real Valladolid , Celtic , A.C. Milan , Southampton FC , PSV Eindhoven , Tranmere Rovers , Pittsburgh Steelers , Cleveland Monsters , Indianapolis Colts , Geelong Cats , and Oklahoma City Thunder play (or have played) "Kernkraft 400" either as part of pregame introductions, after scoring, or for wins. The Seattle Mariners also play

1032-921: The indoor American Football fans loud and aroused at the team's home field at Allstate Arena in suburban Rosemont, Il. The song was briefly featured in 2004 Edgar Wright film Shaun of the Dead . "Kernkraft 400" has been sampled by various artists, including rapper The Game in the single " Red Nation ". Many professional sports teams, most prominently the Boston Bruins but also including Milwaukee Admirals , Toronto Maple Leafs , Los Angeles Dodgers , New Jersey Devils , Atlanta United FC , Atlanta Braves , Atlanta Thrashers , KAA Gent , Real Valladolid , Celtic , A.C. Milan , Southampton FC , PSV Eindhoven , Tranmere Rovers , Pittsburgh Steelers , Cleveland Monsters , Indianapolis Colts , Geelong Cats , and Oklahoma City Thunder play (or have played) "Kernkraft 400" either as part of pregame introductions, after scoring, or for wins. The Seattle Mariners also play

1075-696: The issue dated April 30, 2011. "Red Nation" debuted at number 39 on the Hot Digital Songs chart, and debuted at number 17 on the Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart. In Germany "Red Nation" debuted at the number eight position on the Deutsche Black Charts and peaked at the number six position. The video was shot on April 5, 2011, underneath the 4th Street Bridge in downtown Los Angeles, California , Game stood surrounded by smoldering dirt and flashing red lights. Smoke billowed in

1118-458: The mixtape, Game regained the center of attention on when he was officially going to release the album's official single. Later on March 2, 2011, it was confirmed by producers Cool & Dre via their Twitter that the first official single from the album would be titled "Red Nation". In the beginning there was rumors that surfaced around that the single would feature all three rappers Wiz Khalifa , B.o.B and Lil Wayne , but on March 7, 2011 it

1161-574: The most underground techno clubs. Was it techno, trance, electro or house? No-one knew, and frankly, no one cared." "Kernkraft 400" first received US radio airplay on now defunct station Energy 92.7 & 5 in Chicago, Illinois in 2001. Due to its popularity with all ages on that station it was first introduced to sports fans at Chicago Rush arena football games. The song was not a featured song during player introductions but received regular play during timeouts and commercial breaks to assist in keeping

1204-519: The most underground techno clubs. Was it techno, trance, electro or house? No-one knew, and frankly, no one cared." "Kernkraft 400" first received US radio airplay on now defunct station Energy 92.7 & 5 in Chicago, Illinois in 2001. Due to its popularity with all ages on that station it was first introduced to sports fans at Chicago Rush arena football games. The song was not a featured song during player introductions but received regular play during timeouts and commercial breaks to assist in keeping

1247-470: The notorious Los Angeles gang the Bloods . However, Game refused to let the snub derail his plans for promotion, so he still vowed to release the video online so fans can form their own opinions about the controversy for themselves. After the music video quickly received over 3 million views on YouTube , there were rumors that BET and MTV were reconsidering airing the banned "Red Nation" video. After having

1290-639: The single a review noting its widespread popularity stating that it was "as welcome in Pacha as in the Munich underpass, Tongo and Coxo like this Teutonic techno," as well as noting it was "Not bad for a couple of DJs called Splank and Mooner". In the liner notes of the Kiss mix album Kiss House Nation 2001 , Mixmag music editor Matthew Kershaw named the song among 2000's "uncategorisable" club tracks, noting it "was championed everywhere from children's television to

1333-485: The single a review noting its widespread popularity stating that it was "as welcome in Pacha as in the Munich underpass, Tongo and Coxo like this Teutonic techno," as well as noting it was "Not bad for a couple of DJs called Splank and Mooner". In the liner notes of the Kiss mix album Kiss House Nation 2001 , Mixmag music editor Matthew Kershaw named the song among 2000's "uncategorisable" club tracks, noting it "was championed everywhere from children's television to

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1376-590: The single was issued in the United Kingdom on 18 September by Data Records and in New Zealand on 27 November through the Bang On! label. The music video of "Kernkraft 400" starts out inside a nuclear power plant room where an infomercial host (Florian Senfter) dressed in '70s disco clothing comes out and later two models (Cindy and Mindy) come onto scene dancing. One model puts a plate of food into

1419-411: The single was issued in the United Kingdom on 18 September by Data Records and in New Zealand on 27 November through the Bang On! label. The music video of "Kernkraft 400" starts out inside a nuclear power plant room where an infomercial host (Florian Senfter) dressed in '70s disco clothing comes out and later two models (Cindy and Mindy) come onto scene dancing. One model puts a plate of food into

1462-419: The song a positive review, saying the song "will get you out of your seat cheering for the rapper’s much anticipated return, but we could see the second single coming in strong." Navy SEAL Robert J. O'Neill said he was listening to Red Nation on the helicopter into Pakistan during Operation Neptune Spear . In the United States, "Red Nation" debuted at the number 62 position on the Billboard Hot 100 , on

1505-507: The song after a big hit or during rallies at T-Mobile Park . Penn State football has been using "Kernkraft 400" since as early as 2005. During the break in the song, fans chant "We Are Penn State." The song became a semi-official anthem for Welsh football fans during their country's qualification campaign for UEFA Euro 2016 . This stems from an incident after their 0–0 draw with Belgium at Stade Roi Baudouin in Brussels, in which

1548-451: The song after a big hit or during rallies at T-Mobile Park . Penn State football has been using "Kernkraft 400" since as early as 2005. During the break in the song, fans chant "We Are Penn State." The song became a semi-official anthem for Welsh football fans during their country's qualification campaign for UEFA Euro 2016 . This stems from an incident after their 0–0 draw with Belgium at Stade Roi Baudouin in Brussels, in which

1591-489: The song fewer times during a game. "Kernkraft 400" is featured in the soundtrack of the 2012 video game NHL 13 , which uses the "Stadium Chant Mix" version. On 8 May 2022, W268BB 101.5 in State College, Pennsylvania launched the station by playing this song over and over for a week. Elemental (2023) uses the "Live Remix" version (credited in-film as the "Sport Chant Stadium Remix") of this song during

1634-427: The song fewer times during a game. "Kernkraft 400" is featured in the soundtrack of the 2012 video game NHL 13 , which uses the "Stadium Chant Mix" version. On 8 May 2022, W268BB 101.5 in State College, Pennsylvania launched the station by playing this song over and over for a week. Elemental (2023) uses the "Live Remix" version (credited in-film as the "Sport Chant Stadium Remix") of this song during

1677-437: The song's chorus, who is credited as a featured artist. It is an anthemic rap hip hop song with influences of techno and electro . The track also has pop-rap musical styles. The song contains a music sample of the 2000 single " Kernkraft 400 " by the band Zombie Nation , the sample being a jolt of electro with synths and piano complementing a sampled techno riff. The song "Kernkraft 400" ( German for "Nuclear Energy 400")

1720-431: The travelling Welsh fans danced enthusiastically to the song being played over the stadium's public address system. As a result, the song was played before the return fixture at Cardiff City Stadium on 12 June 2015. The UCF Knights began using "Kernkraft 400" as their rallying anthem at least as early as 2007 with the opening of FBC Mortgage Stadium . When the song plays, UCF fans jump chanting "U-C-F Knights" during

1763-431: The travelling Welsh fans danced enthusiastically to the song being played over the stadium's public address system. As a result, the song was played before the return fixture at Cardiff City Stadium on 12 June 2015. The UCF Knights began using "Kernkraft 400" as their rallying anthem at least as early as 2007 with the opening of FBC Mortgage Stadium . When the song plays, UCF fans jump chanting "U-C-F Knights" during

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1806-421: Was confirmed by Cool & Dre via their Twitter that the single would not feature Wiz Khalifa nor B.o.B, only leaving Lil Wayne in question if he would then only be the one to be featured on the song. On March 8, 2011, it was officially announced by Sean "Diddy" Combs via his Twitter that the single would indeed feature rapper Lil Wayne. "Red Nation" features rap verses from Game and vocals from Lil Wayne during

1849-482: Was well received by listeners unlike his previous four released singles. Anticipated by fans to be officially released, "Red Nation" was officially released to the iTunes Store on April 12, 2011 in the United States . Later on April 15, 2011 the single was officially released in both Australia and Switzerland , then later it was officially released worldwide on May 3, 2011. Amanda Hensel from PopCrush gave

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