Hits (Example album)
| #Hits | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | 5 August 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2012 | |||
| Genres | British hip hop, dance-pop | |||
| Length | 1:08:30 | |||
| Label | Ministry of Sound | |||
| Example chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
#Hits is a greatest hits album consisting of songs by the British recording artist Example. It was released on 5 August 2013. It is Example's final release with Ministry of Sound, as he had signed a new record deal with Epic Records. According to Example he has received negative feedback regarding the decision to release a compilation album. He released a statement on his official Instagram profile saying the release was decided by Ministry of Sound and "totally beyond my control". It debuted at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Changed the Way You Kiss Me" | Playing in the Shadows | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Kickstarts" | Won't Go Quietly | 3:02 |
| 3. | "We'll Be Coming Back" (Calvin Harris featuring Example) | 18 Months / The Evolution of Man | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Stay Awake" | Playing in the Shadows | 3:25 |
| 5. | "Won't Go Quietly" | Won't Go Quietly | 3:39 |
| 6. | "Say Nothing" | The Evolution of Man | 3:41 |
| 7. | "Watch the Sun Come Up" | Won't Go Quietly | 3:24 |
| 8. | "Natural Disaster" (Laidback Luke vs. Example) | Playing in the Shadows | 5:06 |
| 9. | "Midnight Run" | Playing in the Shadows | 4:00 |
| 10. | "Playing in the Shadows" | Playing in the Shadows | 4:39 |
| 11. | "Last Ones Standing" | Won't Go Quietly | 3:25 |
| 12. | "Hooligans (VIP Mix)" (with Don Diablo) | Won't Go Quietly | 3:37 |
| 13. | "Watch the Sun Come Up (Moám Remix)" | Watch the Sun Come Up EP | 7:16 |
| 14. | "Close Enemies (Jakob Liedholm Remix)" | Close Enemies EP | 5:40 |
| 15. | "Say Nothing (Hardwell & Dannic Remix)" | Say Nothing EP | 6:12 |
| 16. | "Unorthodox" (Wretch 32 featuring Example) | Black and White | 3:03 |
Charts
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Irish Albums (IRMA) | 74 |
| Scottish Albums (Official Charts) | 12 |
| UK Albums (Official Charts) | 11 |
| UK Dance Albums (Official Charts) | 8 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts) | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 100,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ↑ David Jeffries (26 September 2006). "Example- Hits". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
- ↑ "Example '#hits' album announced". Digital Spy. 22 July 2013.
- ↑ "@example on Instagram: "I am receiving lots of enquiries (and abuse!?) about the "#hits" compilation album being issued this week by Ministry of Sound featuring…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
- ↑ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 33, 2013". GfK Chart-Track. IRMA. Archived from the original. [dead link]
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 11/8/2013 – Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 11/8/2013 – Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Official Dance Albums Chart on 11/8/2013 – Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 11/8/2013 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "British album certifications – Example – Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 6 October 2021. Select albums in the Formats field. Type Hits Example in the "Search:" field.