Pump the Brakes

2021 single by Dom Dolla

"Pump the Brakes"

Single by Dom Dolla
Released| 26 March 2021 (2021-03-26)
Genre| Tech house[1]
Length| 3:40
Label| Sweat It Out
Songwriter(s)| Dominic Matheson
Producer(s)| Dom Dolla
Dom Dolla singles chronology
| "Moving Blind"
(2020)  | "Pump the Brakes"
(2021)  | "Strangers"
(2021)

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Music video
"Pump the Brakes on YouTube

"Pump the Brakes" is a song by Australian record producer Dom Dolla. It was released on 26 March 2021, via Sweat It Out.[2] Dolla wrote and produced the song.

At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Dance Release.[3]

At the 2022 Electronic Dance Music Awards, the song was nominated for House Song of the Year.[4]

## Critical reception

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Katie Stone of EDM.com felt that the song was "a clear progression from his breakout single 'Take It' which came out back in 2018."[5] Hayden Davies of Pilerats commented that it "[is] rushing with energy, emphasising a pulsing four-on-the-floor kick and moulding it together with strobing melodies and sampling that gives the track the same infectious edge that people have come to adore through his recent work."[6]

## Music video

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An accompanying "car-culture vibe" music video was released on 14 May 2021, and directed by Prad Sen.[7] The video is set "in a run-down over stocked car yard", and focuses on Dolla's vehicle, a 2001 Toyota Camry. It also features "characters' eccentric styling, including spoiler-styled haircuts, obnoxious jewelry, and matching tracksuits, with Dom himself joining them for the ludicrous ride."[8]

## Charts

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Chart performance for "Pump the Brakes"  Chart (2021)  | Peak
position

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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[9] | 16
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 39
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] | 33

## Certifications

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Certifications for "Pump the Brakes"  Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Australia (ARIA)[12] | Gold  | 35,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## References

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1. ^ Defaria, Cameron (26 May 2021). "Dom Dolla arrives with tech-house anthem, 'Pump The Brakes'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
2. ^ "Dom Dolla Returns With New Single 'Pump The Brakes'". Out Now. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
3. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
4. ^ "The Results Are In: Here Are the Winners of the 2022 Electronic Dance Music Awards - EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists". 27 January 2023. Archived from the original on 27 January 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
5. ^ Stone, Katie (26 March 2021). "Dom Dolla Builds on Breakout Song "Take It" With Follow-Up Single, "Pump the Brakes"". edm.com. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
6. ^ Davies, Hayden (26 March 2021). "Listen to Dom Dolla's brand new stomper, Pump the Brakes". Pilerats. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
7. ^ Allen, Audrey (13 May 2021). "Dom Dolla Releases Official Music Video for 'Pump The Brakes'". Edmtunes. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
8. ^ Jae Leiber, Sarah (14 May 2021). "Dom Dolla Release 'Pump the Brakes' Official Video". Broadwayworld. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
9. ^ "Dom Dolla – Pump The Brakes" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 26 April 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
11. ^ "Dom Dolla Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
12. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.

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* "Take It"
* "San Frandisco"
* "Moving Blind"
* "Pump the Brakes"
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* "Rhyme Dust"
* "Eat Your Man"
* "Saving Up"
* "Girls"
* "Cave"
* "Dreamin'"
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