Superstar (A. G. Cook song)
| "Superstar" | ||||
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| Single by A. G. Cook | ||||
| Released | 13 July 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2014–2016 | |||
| Length | 4:51 | |||
| Label | PC Music | |||
| Songwriter | A. G. Cook | |||
| Producer | A. G. Cook | |||
| A. G. Cook singles chronology | ||||
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| Official lyric video | ||||
| "Superstar" on YouTube | ||||
"Superstar" is a song recorded by the English musician A. G. Cook.[1][2] It was released on 13 July 2016 through PC Music. It later appeared on PC Music's compilation album PC Music Volume 2 (2016).[3][4][5] A live Secret Sky version appeared on Cook's 2020 debut studio album, 7G.[6]
Background
Cook had begun work on "Superstar" in 2014 and initially pitched it to DJ Zedd, but it was rejected. The single art was done by Hannah Diamond.[7][8][9] Musician Flume considered it one of his favorite tracks of 2016.[10] In an interview with Mixmag, Cook said "Superstar" helped him in being confident with his own vocals and assuming a singer-songwriter role with his music.[11] In 2020, Cook released the song "Beautiful Superstar" as a single from his second studio album Apple; the song title is a reference to "Superstar" and his 2014 single "Beautiful".[12]
Track listing
Digital single
- "Superstar" – 4:51
Personnel
- A. G. Cook – production, songwriting
- Hannah Diamond – single art
References
- ^ Iadarola, Alexander (13 July 2016). "PC Music's A. G. Cook Shares New Single, 'Superstar'". Vice. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ Garland, Emma (13 July 2016). "Did A. G. Cook Just Drop the Perfect 21st Century Piano Ballad?". Vice. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ Aroesti, Rachel (17 November 2016). "Various: PC Music Volume 2 review – the smartest gang in British pop". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ Finlayson, Angus (24 November 2016). "Various – PC Music Volume 2". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ Juzwiak, Rich (21 November 2016). "Review: PC Music Struggles With Identity and Grows Up on New Comp". Spin. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ Moen, Matt (13 August 2020). "Every Track on A. G. Cook's 7G in Seven Words or Less". Paper. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ Robinson, Collin (13 July 2016). "A. G. Cook – 'Superstar'". Stereogum. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ Brodsky, Rachel (13 July 2016). "A.G. Cook's 'Superstar' Will Get You Up, Up, Up". Spin. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ McCormick, Luke (13 July 2026). "Hear New A.G. Cook Single 'Superstar'". The Fader. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ McCallum, Rob (14 December 2016). "Listen to Flume's Top 10 tracks of 2016". DJ Mag. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ Jolley, Ben (18 September 2020). "The evolution of A. G. Cook". Mixmag. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (16 September 2020). "A. G. Cook is haunted by his debut singles on new Apple cut 'Beautiful Superstar'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 21 February 2026.