Mic Check (Hadouken! song)

"Mic Check"
Single by Hadouken!
from the album For the Masses
Released	12 April 2010
Format	Digital download
Genre	Grime
Writer(s)	James Smith
Hadouken! singles chronology
"Turn the Lights Out" (2010) "Mic Check" (2010) "House Is Falling" (2010)

"Mic Check" is the third single by British Grindie band Hadouken! to be released from their second studio album, For the Masses.

Background

The song was originally going to contain a sample from Double 99's RIP Groove, however due to clearance issues, the sample was removed to prevent delays in the release of the album. When the sample was cleared for use, Mic Check was announced as a single. There are three versions of the song; the album version, the radio edit, which is exactly the same as the album version but with the sample reinstated, and a remix which contains the sample and is a heavier, dancier version of the song.

Track listing

Digital download

1. 'Mic Check (Radio Edit)' 3:28

iTunes EP

1. 'Mic Check (Camo & Krooked Remix)' 5:06
2. 'Mic Check (L.A.L.M Edition)' 5:52
3. 'Mic Check (Stupid Fresh Remix)' 5:40

Chart performance

Following strong radio airplay throughout March and April 2010, "Mic Check" first debuted on the UK Dance Chart at #14, before climbing to #13 the following week. Upon release, the single climbed a further 5 places to its current peak of #8.

Chart (2010)	Peak Position
UK Singles Chart	85
UK Dance Chart	8