"Heart Skips a Beat" is a song by English singer-songwriter Olly Murs, taken from his second studio album, In Case You Didn't Know.
The song features vocals from English hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks, and was released as the album's lead single on 19 August 2011.
"[6] Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a four out of five stars, stating, "Murs confesses over a ska-flecked melody, reggae beats and the cheeky vocal twang that grabbed Si's attention first time out – while a skit from street-rapping duo Rizzle Kicks ensures the whole thing remains child and chart-friendly.
The result is another infectious summer-pop ditty of the back garden barbecue variety – meaning his chops can rest easy... at least for now.
"[7] Entertainment website 4Music gave the song a positive review: "We're loving the new track, which has a danceable chorus and some sweet rhymes from Rizzle and Harley Sylvester, who make up our new favourite hip hop duo.
Murs parodied this version of the video along with his The Xtra Factor co-host Caroline Flack for the first episode of the show's ninth series in August 2012.
Murs confirmed on his Twitter account that same day that Chiddy Bang would feature in the U.S. version of the video, and he released a picture of himself dressed as a football coach.
[10] This version of the video was released onto YouTube on 1 June 2012 and sees Murs playing a spectator in a crowd at a football match, as well as a coach and a midfielder, trying to entice the rest of the all female team with his dance moves and tricks.
[11] This version of the video sees Murs spotting and then pursuing an attractive woman (Sofia Mattsson) up the broadwalk, trying to get her attention for the duration of the song.
The group, Chiddy Bang, does not appear in this version of the video, and their raps are filled with cut scenes of street dancers.
Murs has performed "Heart Skips a Beat" live, with and without Rizzle Kicks, numerous times, in the lead up to and after its release.