Glorious (Macklemore song)

"Glorious"
Single by Macklemore featuring Skylar Grey
Released June 15, 2017 (2017-06-15)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2017
Length 3:40
Label Bendo
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Joshua Karp
Macklemore singles chronology
"Drug Dealer"
(2016)		 "Glorious"
(2017)		 "Marmalade"
(2017)
Skylar Grey singles chronology
"Periscope"
(2017)		 "Glorious"
(2017)
Music video
"Glorious" on YouTube

"Glorious" is a song by American rapper Macklemore, featuring American singer Skylar Grey. The song was written by Macklemore, Skylar Grey, Budo, Tyler Andrews and Tyler Dopps, with production handled by Budo. It was released to digital retailers on June 15, 2017, as the lead single from Macklemore's upcoming second solo studio album.[1]

Background

On June 13, 2017, Macklemore teased the single release on social media. He posted a photo of his daughter standing in front of a piece of paper, in which the song's title, release date and time were written. He later posted a video that reveals the song's artwork, which also revealed the song's feature artist.[2] Upon the single release, Macklemore published a social media post, explaining the reason behind a musical break he and Ryan Lewis are taking as they work on their own music.[3][4]

"So here it is. The first song from my new album is "Glorious". It features the incredibly talented Skylar Grey and was produced by Budo with additional production from Tyler Dopps (Aka "DAMN DUDE"!). It felt like the right record to come back with, embarking on this new chapter of life."[5]

Critical reception

Edwin Ortiz of Complex magazine wrote that the song "provides an uplifting, anthemic vibe that Macklemore uses to put into focus his own legacy and what it means to truly make a mark".[3] Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone magazine wrote: "Glorious" has rapid percussion and an energizing piano loop. Macklemore unravels a torrent of lyrics that complement Grey's gospel-tinged hook." They regarded the song as "an ode to fresh starts and embracing life".[6]

Live performances

On June 28, 2017, Macklemore made his television debut of the song with Skylar Grey on the American late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Grey handled the piano,[7] with a backing band consisting six background vocalists, a guitarist and percussionist and a three-piece horn section.[8] Arielle Tschinkel of Idolator regarded the performance as an "uplifting" and "spirited" one.[9]

Music video

The music video premiered on YouTube on July 6, 2017. It featured Macklemore's grandmother on her 100th birthday, with the two traveling around Modesto, California doing activities together such as shopping, egging houses, and visiting an arcade.[10]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from YouTube.[11]

  • Macklemore – composition
  • Skylar Grey – composition
  • Budo – production, composition, piano, bass, drum programming
  • Tyler Andrews – writing
  • Tyler Dopps – additional production, composition, synthesizer, additional drum programming, engineering
  • Donna Missal – additional vocals
  • Raymond Mason – trombone
  • Todd M. Simon – trumpet, flügelhorn, euphonium, horn arrangement
  • Adam Aejaye Jackson – additional background vocals
  • Niomisha Renee Wilson – additional background vocals
  • Oren Waters – additional background vocals
  • Valerie Pinkston – additional background vocals
  • Brenda McClure – additional background vocals
  • Harrison White – additional background vocals
  • Will Wheaton – additional background vocals
  • Bridgett Bryant – additional background vocals
  • Josh Rawlings – additional piano
  • Jon Castelli – mixing
  • Dale Becker – mastering
  • Nick Mac – additional engineering
  • Sean Kellett – additional engineering

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 3
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[13] 34
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[14] 13
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[15] 23
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] 27
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[17] 23
France (SNEP)[18] 93
Germany (Official German Charts)[19] 25
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[20] 30
Ireland (IRMA)[21] 25
Italy (FIMI)[22] 51
Netherlands Single Tip (Single Top 100)[23] 1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[24] 56
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[25] 5
Norway (VG-lista)[26] 33
Portugal (AFP)[27] 86
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[28] 85
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[29] 58
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[30] 26
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[31] 79
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[32] 24
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[33] 56
US Billboard Hot 100[34] 76
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[35] 30
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[36] 24
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[37] 26

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
Australia (ARIA)[38] Gold 35,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

  1. ↑ Anna Gaca (June 15, 2017). "Macklemore Releases New Song "Glorious" Off First "Solo" Album in 12 Years". Spin. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  2. ↑ Bryan Hahn (June 13, 2017). "Macklemore Has New Music on the Way". XXL. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  3. 1 2 Edwin Ortiz (June 16, 2017). "Macklemore Returns With New Single "Glorious" f/ Skylar Grey". Complex. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  4. ↑ Madeline Roth (June 15, 2017). "Macklemore Returns With A 'Glorious' Motivational Anthem". MTV. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Macklemore Premieres New Track 'Glorious'". CBS Radio. June 15, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  6. ↑ Jon Blistein (June 15, 2017). "Hear Macklemore's Inspiring New Song With Skylar Grey, 'Glorious'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  7. ↑ Peter A. Berry (June 29, 2017). "Macklemore Performs "Glorious" With Skylar Grey on 'The Tonight Show'". XXL. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  8. ↑ Gil Kaufman (June 29, 2017). "Macklemore & Skylar Grey Perform Uplifting 'Glorious' on 'The Tonight Show': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  9. ↑ Arielle Tschinkel (June 29, 2017). "Macklemore & Skylar Grey Perform "Glorious" On 'Fallon' To A Standing Ovation". Idolator. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Macklemore marks his grandma's 100th birthday with 'Glorious' video". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2017-07-15.
  11. ↑ "Macklemore feat Skylar Grey - Glorious - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
  12. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey – Glorious" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey – Glorious" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey – Glorious" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Macklemore – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Macklemore. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  17. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201731 into search. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 28, 2017)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  19. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey – Glorious". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  20. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  21. ↑ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  22. ↑ "Classifica settimanale WK 32" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  23. ↑ "Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey - Glorious". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  24. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey – Glorious" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  25. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  26. ↑ "VG-lista – Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey / Glorious". VG-lista. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  27. ↑ "Portuguesecharts.com – Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey – Glorious". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  28. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2017-07-14". Scottish Singles Top 40. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  29. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201728 into search. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  30. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201731 into search. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  31. ↑ "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  32. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Macklemore feat. Skylar Grey – Glorious". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  33. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2017-08-11" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  34. ↑ "Macklemore – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Macklemore. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
  35. ↑ "Macklemore – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Macklemore. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  36. ↑ "Macklemore – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Macklemore. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  37. ↑ "Macklemore – Chart history" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Macklemore. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
  38. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
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