Candy (single)

Candy is the debut single from Aggro Santos. The single features vocals from ex-Pussycat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt. It was made available as a download on 2 May 2010, with a physical CD Single release the following day.

Background In an interview Wyatt was asked how she collaborated with Aggro Santos. She explained: "'I was working in a studio here in London with Red Rhythm, and they told me about Aggro and his underground following, so I did some research on him and his music and really dug his vibe, and just thought, 'Why not?' I met with Aggro for a writing session and we got along really well. Then a few days later he played me 'Candy' and I thought it sounded like a smash, so when he asked if I'd lay down some vocals for it, of course I said yes.'"

Critical reception "Candy" received a positive review from Robert Copsey of Digital Spy stating: "Santos provides many a dodgy lyric ("Girl you look familiar / Where do I know you from? / Have you been to visit me at Aggro Santos dot com?"), but all is forgiven when the track reaches its Kimbo-crooned hook, which provides a satisfying blast of electro fuzz over the throbbing, David Guetta-esque beats."

Chart performance In the United Kingdom, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number five on the issue dated May 7, 2010. It remained at that peak for two consecutive weeks while on the chart dated on June 6, 2010 it fell at number eight. "Candy" debuted on the[Irish Singles Chart at number 44 before climbing to number 28 the following week. On 20 May 2010, the single climbed a further 6 places to its peak of number 22. The following three weeks it rose up to number nineteen. On the week of May 22, 2010, "Candy" debuted at number twenty-four and managed to peak at number 20 on the European Hot 100 Singles chart.

 Track listing Candy EP  Charts
 * 1) "Candy" (Radio Edit) - 3:00
 * 2) "Candy" (Crazy Cousin Remix) - 4:05
 * 3) "Candy" (Tweakz Remix) - 3:50