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ad, Alex Clare, British, debut, Diplo, double platinum, Internet Explorer, Major Lazer, Music, One Hit Wonder, second single, Switch, The Lateness of the Hour, Too Close
Too Close Alex Clare (Island, 2012)
Produced by Diplo and Switch (members of Major Lazer), Too Close was written and released by British singer Alex Clare (as well as written by Jim Dugald). Too Close was the second single off his debut album, The Lateness of the Hour. It became popular after being used in an ad campaign for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 9. It hit #1 in Germany and Luxembourg. Too Close was certified double Platinum in the U.S. and was nominated for a Brit Award at the 2013 Brit Awards.