Animal (R.I.O. song)

"Animal" is a song by German dance music band R.I.O., featuring vocals from pop, R&B and hip-hop singer U-Jean. The song was written by Yann Peifer, Manuel Reuter and Andres Ballinas. It was released in Germany as a download on 2 December 2011.

The song's chorus features a re-creation of the synth riff from Levels by Avicii while R.I.O. and U-Jean overdub a new vocal hook.

Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Animal" was first released onto YouTube on 29 November 2011 at a total length of three minutes and forty-two seconds.

Track listing

 * Digital download
 * 1) "Animal" (Video Edit) – 3:32
 * 2) "Animal" (Extended Mix) – 5:38
 * 3) "Animal" (Spankers Edit) – 3:50
 * 4) "Animal" (Spankers Remix) – 6:05

Credits and personnel

 * Lead vocals – R.I.O. and U-Jean
 * Producers – Yann Peifer, Manuel Reuter, Tim Bergling
 * Lyrics – Yann Peifer, Manuel Reuter, Andres Ballinas
 * Label: Kontor Records