title: Animal (R.I.O. song)
text: # 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
  
  * "Animal" (Video Edit) – 3:32
  * "Animal" (Extended Mix) – 5:38
  * "Animal" (Spankers Edit) – 3:50
  * "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
  
  ## Charts
  
  | Chart (2011–12) | Peak position |
  | - | - |
  | Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) | 33 |
  | France (SNEP) | 111 |
  | Germany (Official German Charts) | 48 |
  | Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 26 |
  | Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 47 |
  | Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) | 51 |
  
  ## Release history
  
  | Region | Date | Format | Label |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | Germany | 2 December 2011 | Digital Download | Kontor Records |
  