"Insane" is a song by American singer-songwriter Black Gryph0n and his brother Baasik. The song is based on the character Alastor from the television series Hazbin Hotel. Over time, the song became a sleeper hit, and received considerable renewed attention when Hazbin Hotel premiered in 2024.
Background
Black Gryph0n provided the singing voice of Alastor in the pilot episode of Hazbin Hotel. He has since reprised the role in several fan-made music videos for original songs, including "Insane".[2] In 2021, he wrote "Insane" with permission from series creator Vivienne Medrano. He and Baasik wrote the song in eight hours.[3]
Content
The song expresses Alastor's psychopathic personality. In the song, Alastor murders an old friend who reunites with him in Hell and declares that he plans to rule Hell.[4]
Track listing
Original release| Title |
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| 1. | "Insane" | 2:39 |
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1920 version[5]| Title |
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| 1. | "Insane (1920)" | 2:45 |
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| 2. | "Insane (Remastered 2021)" | 2:45 |
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Acoustic version[6]| Title |
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| 1. | "Insane (Acoustic)" | 2:31 |
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Insane (Remixes)[7]| Title |
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| 1. | "Insane (Deep House Remix)" | 2:21 |
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| 2. | "Insane (VIP Remix)" | 2:21 |
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| 3. | "Insane (Insanity Remix)" | 2:56 |
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| 4. | "Insane (Cinematic Remix)" | 2:40 |
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| 5. | "Insane (Deep House Remix - Instrumental)" | 2:21 |
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| 6. | "Insane (VIP Remix - Instrumental)" | 2:21 |
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| 7. | "Insane (Insanity Remix - Instrumental)" | 2:56 |
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| 8. | "Insane (Cinematic Remix - Instrumental)" | 2:40 |
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Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
In February 2024, Black Gryph0n made an licensing agreement with Epic Games to publish a Hazbin Hotel-themed emote entitled "Reaper's Showtime" to the online video game Fortnite, letting the player wield Alastor's cane and play "Insane".[12][13]
References
- ^ "Insane by Black Gryph0n & Baasik on Apple Music". June 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Black Gryph0n (February 21, 2020). ALASTOR SINGS "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile" & "I Don't Want to Set The World On Fire". Retrieved August 11, 2024 – via YouTube.
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- ^ Black Gryph0n (June 11, 2021). INSANE (A Hazbin Hotel Song) - Black Gryph0n & Baasik. Retrieved August 11, 2024 – via YouTube.
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- ^ "Black Gryph0n & Baasik「INSANE」 歌詞の意味を考察！和訳から見えた地獄に降臨したアラスターの姿とは？ | 歌詞検索サイト【UtaTen】ふりがな付". UtaTen (in Japanese). Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "Insane (1920) - Single by Black Gryph0n & Baasik on Apple Music". August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "Insane (Acoustic) - Single by Black Gryph0n & Baasik on Apple Music". August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "Insane (Remixes) by Black Gryph0n & Baasik on Apple Music". May 18, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Top Download Songs: Week of February 26, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Week of February 24, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Black Gryph0n – Insane". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Poskitt, Matt (February 12, 2024). "Is Hazbin Hotel coming to Fortnite? Emote Explained". Radio Times. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ Gabriel C. Brown [@BlackGryph0n] (February 12, 2024). "EXCUSE ME?! 😳 An INDIE SONG based on an INDIE SHOW is in @FortniteGame?! 🤯 THIS IS HISTORY! 😱 @HazbinHotel FANS!! SPREAD THE WORD!! 😈 Our song #Insane is an OFFICIAL EMOTE in #FORTNITE!! 🕺🏻 Get "Reaper's Showtime" while it lasts! 🙏" (Tweet) – via Twitter.