2000 single "Kernkraft 400" by the band Zombie Nation, the sample being a jolt of electro with synths and piano complementing a sampled techno riff. The song "Kernkraft 400" (German for "Nuclear Energy 400") is considered one of the most famous songs of electronic dance music and a tune often played at sporting events, the song, specifically titled as the "Sport Chant Remix" or the "Sport Chant Stadium Remix", is popular at North American sporting events for goals, home runs, and other celebrations. This version of the song is known by its signature "Whoa-oh-oh" chanting at the beginning of the song. Premiere and release On March 10, 2011, Game sent "Red Nation" to Hip hop DJ Funkmaster Flex where he officially premiered it on his popular radio show on WQHT Hot 97 in New York City, New York. The song was well received by listeners unlike his previous four released singles. Anticipated by fans to be officially released, "Red Nation" was officially released to the iTunes Store on April 12, 2011 in the United States. Later on April 15, 2011 the single was officially released in both Australia and Switzerland, then later it was officially released worldwide on May 3, 2011. Critical reception Amanda Hensel from PopCrush gave the song a positive review, saying the song "will get you out of your seat cheering for the rapper’s much anticipated return, but we could see the second single coming in strong." Navy SEAL Robert J. O'Neill said he was listening to Red Nation on the helicopter into Pakistan during Operation Neptune Spear. Chart performance In the United States, "Red Nation" debuted at the number 62 position on the Billboard Hot 100, on the issue dated April 30, 2011. "Red Nation" debuted at number 39 on the Hot Digital Songs chart, and debuted at number 17 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart. In Germany "Red Nation" debuted at the number eight position on the Deutsche Black Charts and peaked at the number six position. Music video Development and release The video was shot on April 5, 2011, underneath the 4th Street Bridge in downtown Los Angeles, California, Game stood surrounded by smoldering dirt and flashing red lights. Smoke billowed in the background and road flares flickered brightly. The video was described to be a "post-apocalyptic", music video. The video was directed by Parris, whose recent work includes Enrique Iglesias' "Tonight (I'm