"Out Out" is a song by British DJs Joel Corry and Jax Jones, featuring British singer Charli XCX and American rapper Saweetie performing vocals. The single was released on 13 August 2021 by Asylum Records UK. "Out Out" peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
"Out Out" samples "Alors on danse" by Belgian musician Stromae. In a statement, Joel Corry called himself a "big fan" of "Alors on danse", saying he wanted to "put a fun spin on it for summer 2021". Jax Jones said that he was "a big fan of Charli and Saweetie, having them on the song makes it feel like a moment with real synergy".
Critical reception
Writing for Cultr, Oliver Tryon called the song "party music at its very best". Althea Legaspi of Rolling Stone stated that "Out Out" was a "bumping new track", where "Charli XCX and Saweetie beckon all to hit the dancefloor". NME writer Greta Brereton labeled the single an "up-tempo dance track". In Complex, Jordan Rose said that the track was "a spectacular combination of all four unique skillsets" on the song, deeming it "made for the streets". Rose specifically praised Saweetie's feature, writing that "despite the song lacking any real core rap elements, Saweetie is still able to flow over the EDM beat".
Credits and personnel
Joel Corry – production, programming, songwriting
Jax Jones – production, programming, songwriting
Charli XCX – vocals, songwriting
Saweetie – vocals, songwriting
Neave Applebaum – production, engineering, programming, songwriting
Lewis Thompson – production, engineer, programming, songwriting
Kevin Grainger – mastering, mixing
Janée Bennett – songwriting
Camille Purcell – songwriting
Holly Fletcher – songwriting
Taylor Parks – songwriting
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
2021 songs
2021 singles
Joel Corry songs
Jax Jones songs
Charli XCX songs
Saweetie songs
Songs written by Jax Jones
Songs written by Charli XCX
Songs written by Saweetie
Songs written by Jin Jin (musician) Songs written by Stromae Song recordings produced by Jax Jones Asylum Records singles