Chipmunk - Until You Were Gone Ft. Esmг©e Denters Apr 2026

The song was a significant commercial success for both artists:

"Until You Were Gone" is the sixth single by British rapper Chip (then known as Chipmunk). Released in April 2010, it features Dutch singer Esmée Denters and served as the lead single for the platinum edition of his debut album, I Am Chipmunk . Chipmunk - Until You Were Gone ft. EsmГ©e Denters

: It was shot in a London-based studio and famously features what was described as the "biggest chessboard in the world". The song was a significant commercial success for

: Critics described the track as a "hip-pop" blend, noting a contrast between the "bouncy" upbeat music and the "mournful" breakup lyrics. Chipmunk - Until You Were Gone ft. EsmГ©e Denters

: Chip reportedly held the track back until he found the "right voice," eventually reaching out to Esmée Denters personally via Twitter.