Animal (Conor Maynard song)

2013 single by Conor Maynard featuring Wiley

"Animal"

Single by Conor Maynard featuring Wiley
from the album  Contrast
Released| 20 January 2013
Recorded| 2012
Genre| Dance-pop
Length| 3:16 (album version)
3:25 (feat. Wiley)
Label| Parlophone
Songwriter(s)|

* Conor Maynard
* George Astasio
* Jason Pebworth
* Jon Shave
* Sophie Stern
* Kurtis McKenzie
* Joey Dyer
* Jon Mills

Producer(s)|

* The Invisible Men
* The Arcade

Conor Maynard singles chronology
| "Turn Around"
(2012)  | "Animal"
(2013)  | "R U Crazy"
(2013)

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Wiley singles chronology
| "Banger"
(2013)  | "Animal"
(2013)  | "Reload"
(2013)

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"Animal" is a song by British singer Conor Maynard from his debut studio album, Contrast. It was released as the album's fourth single as a digital download on 20 January 2013, featuring vocals from English rapper, MC, songwriter, record producer and recording artist Wiley (also known as "The Godfather of Grime").[1] The song was written by Conor Maynard, The Invisible Men, Sophie Stern, Kurtis McKenzie, Joey Dyer, Jon Mills and produced by The Invisible Men, The Arcade. The song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 34 on 20 January 2013, climbing twenty-eight places the following week to number 6, becoming Maynard's third highest-charting single.

## Music video

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A music video to accompany the release of "Animal" was first released onto YouTube on 11 December 2012 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-eight seconds.[2]

## Critical reception

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Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review, praising its "militant beats and wall-bouncing synths", and saying:

> Despite his sex-charged pleas to "mess me up" being at odds with his boyish charm, 12 months on we're still standing by our judgement that Conor is one of pop's most exciting new stars. .[3]

## Track listing

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Album versionNo.| Title| Length

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1.| "Animal"| 3:16

Digital downloadNo.| Title| Length

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1.| "Animal" (feat. Wiley)| 3:25
2.| "Animal" (Wideboys Remix)| 3:48
3.| "Animal"| 3:16
4.| "Diamonds" (Live)| 3:21
5.| "Don't You Worry Child" (Acoustic)| 3:05

## Credits and personnel

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* Lead vocals – Conor Maynard, Wiley
* Producers – The Invisible Men, The Arcade
* Lyrics – Conor Maynard, The Invisible Men, Sophie Stern, Kurtis McKenzie, Joey Dyer, Jon Mills
* Label: Parlophone

## Chart performance

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### Weekly charts

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Chart (2013)  | Peak
position

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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[4] | 47
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[5] | 74
Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 27
Scotland (OCC)[7] | 6
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[8] | 34
UK Singles (OCC)[9] | 6

### Year-end charts

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Chart (2013)  | Peak
position

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UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[10] | 147

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Silver  | 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## Release history

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Region  | Date  | Format  | Label

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United Kingdom  | 20 January 2013[12] | Digital Download  | Parlophone

## References

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1. ^ "Conor Maynard: YouDude". Bluesandsoul.com. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
2. ^ Conor Maynard – Animal ft. Wiley on YouTube
3. ^ Conor Maynard ft. Wiley: 'Animal' – Single review. Digital Spy. digitalspy.co.uk/
4. ^ "Conor Maynard feat. Wiley – Animal" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
5. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 10. týden 2013 in the date selector.
6. ^ "Chart Track: Week 04, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
7. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
8. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 20134 into search.
9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
10. ^ "End of Year Charts 2013" (PDF). Ukchartsplus.co.uk. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
11. ^ "British single certifications – Conor Maynard ft Wiley – Animal". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
12. ^ "Animal – EP by Conor Maynard". 18 January 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2022 – via Apple Music.

## External links

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* Conor Maynard interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' January 2013

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Conor Maynard

Studio albums|

* Contrast (2012)

Singles|

* "Can't Say No"
* "Vegas Girl"
* "Turn Around"
* "Animal"
* "R U Crazy"
* "Talking About"
* "Are You Sure?"
* "Hold On Tight"

Featured singles|

* "I'm Famous"
* "All My Love"
* "Whenever"

* v
* t
* e

Wiley

Studio albums|

* Treddin' on Thin Ice (2004)
* Da 2nd Phaze (2006)
* Playtime Is Over (2007)
* Grime Wave (2008)
* See Clear Now (2008)
* Race Against Time (2009)
* 100% Publishing (2011)
* Evolve or Be Extinct (2012)
* The Ascent (2013)
* Snakes & Ladders (2014)
* Godfather (2017)
* The Godfather III (2020)

Extended plays|

* Chill Out Zone EP (2011)

Singles|

* "Wot Do U Call It?"
* "My Mistakes"
* "Wearing My Rolex"
* "Summertime"
* "Cash in My Pocket"
* "Take That"
* "Never Be Your Woman"
* "Numbers in Action"
* "If I Could"
* "Boom Blast"
* "Heatwave"
* "Can You Hear Me? (Ayayaya)"
* "Reload"
* "Lights On"
* "On a Level"
* "Boasty"

Featured singles|

* "Now or Never"
* "Pow 2011"
* "Animal"
* "They Got It Wrong"
* "3 Wheel-Ups"

Related articles|

* Discography
* Pay As U Go
* Boy Better Know
* Roll Deep
* Big Dada
* "Champagne Dance"

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