Most Girls (Hailee Steinfeld song)

"Most Girls"
Single by Hailee Steinfeld
Released April 28, 2017 (2017-04-28)
Format Digital download
Genre
Length 3:24
Label Republic
Songwriter(s)
  • Hailee Steinfeld
  • Ryan Tedder
  • Zach Skelton
  • Tim Sommers
  • Jeremy Dussolliet
  • Asia Whiteacre
Producer(s)
Hailee Steinfeld singles chronology
"At My Best"
(2017)		 "Most Girls"
(2017)

"At My Best"
(2017)		 "Most Girls"
(2017)
Music video
"Most Girls" on YouTube

"Most Girls" is a song recorded by American singer and actress Hailee Steinfeld and intended as the lead single for her forthcoming debut studio album.[3] It was released April 28, 2017 by Republic Records.[4] Steinfeld wrote the "female empowerment anthem" with Jeremy Dussolliet, Tim Sommers, Asia Whiteacre, and the record's co-producers, Ryan Tedder and Zach Skelton.[5]

Background and release

On April 24, Steinfeld revealed the cover and release date for "Most Girls" through her social media pages.[6] The song is Steinfeld's first single as a lead artist since "Starving" in July 2016, following a number of collaborations released earlier in 2017. "Most Girls" was released to digital retailers worldwide on April 28, 2017.[7] While it was made available for airplay immediately, its official impact date at American contemporary hit radio was May 2, 2017.[4][8] Republic Records also serviced the song to hot adult contemporary stations on May 15, 2017.[9]

Critical reception

Jonathan Currinn of Outlet Mag wrote that the song's lyrics "are incredibly clever, really proving that Hailee Steinfeld has what it takes to inspire women," and also praised the "rhythmically groovy" but not over-produced beat.[5] De Elizabeth of Teen Vogue called Steinfeld's vocals on the track "catchy," and wrote that "you'll want to be listening to this jam all weekend."[1] Mike Wass of Idolator wrote that "Most Girls" is "as catchy as it is relatable and inspiring."[3]

Live performances

Steinfeld performed "Most Girls" live for the first time at 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards on April 29, 2017.[10]

Music video

The official music video for "Most Girls" was directed by Hannah Lux Davis and premiered May 23, 2017.[11] The clip begins with Steinfeld rebuffing a man who claims she is "not like most girls."[12] Throughout the majority of the video, Steinfeld "channels" various different personas, including a boxer, party girl, and a bookworm.[12][13] Arielle Tschinkel of Idolator wrote that the video's premise emphasizes "that girls can be whoever they want to be,"[12] while the Daily Mail added that Steinfeld is "celebrating being a woman" in the video.[13] At the end of the video, Steinfeld is joined by a group of young women wearing T-shirts emblazoned with positive attributes such as "fearless" and "relentless."[14]

While the video received praise for its message of embracing individuality,[13][15] it also drew some criticism for its lack of diversity.[14][16] "All of these girls are extremely thin and femme," writes Aimée Lutkin of The Muse-Jezebel, "so in reality most girls do not appear in this video."[16]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 18
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[18] 50
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] 42
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[20] 80
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[21] 41
Ireland (IRMA)[22] 29
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 76
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] 38
Philippines (Philippine Hot 100)[25] 25
Portugal (AFP)[26] 64
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[27] 24
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[28] 44
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[29] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[30] 34
US Billboard Hot 100[31] 58
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[32] 28
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[33] 28

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
Australia (ARIA)[34] Gold 35,000^

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

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide April 28, 2017 Digital download Republic [7]
United Kingdom Contemporary hit radio Island [35]
United States May 2, 2017 Republic [8]
May 15, 2017 Hot adult contemporary [9]
Italy July 14, 2017 Contemporary hit radio Universal [36]

References

  1. 1 2 Elizabeth, De (April 28, 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld Releases "Most Girls"". Teen Vogue. Condé Nast. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ Nicholson, Rebecca (25 July 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld: 'There's this rule that to be special you have to be different to other women'". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  3. 1 2 Wass, Mike (April 27, 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld's "Most Girls" Is A Feisty & Empowering Anthem". Idolator. Hive Media. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  4. 1 2 Cantor, Brian (April 24, 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld's New Single "Most Girls" Premieres April 28, Going Straight To Pop Radio". Headline Planet. Cantortainment. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  5. 1 2 Currinn, Jonathan (May 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld Wants To Be Like "Most Girls"". Outlet Mag. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  6. ↑ Hassler, Abby (April 25, 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld Announces New Single 'Most Girls'". Radio.com. CBS Corporation. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  7. 1 2 "Most Girls - Hailee Steinfeld | Release Info". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  8. 1 2 "FMQB > CHR > Available for Airplay". FMQB / Mediaspan. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  9. 1 2 "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  10. ↑ "The 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards Lineup Looks Amazing". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  11. ↑ "Most Girls - Hailee Steinfeld". Vevo. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  12. 1 2 3 Tschinkel, Arielle (May 23, 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld Is Like "Most Girls" In Her New Video". Idolator. Hive Media. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  13. 1 2 3 DailyMail.com Reporter (May 23, 2017). "Abs-olutely perfect: Hailee Steinfeld shows off rock hard stomach in music video for Most Girls". Daily Mail. Daily Mail and General Trust. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  14. 1 2 Bowsher, Allison (May 23, 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld Drops Video For Girl Power Anthem 'Most Girls'". Much. Bell Media. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  15. ↑ Lakshmin, Deepa (May 23, 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld Leaves A Clueless Boy Behind In 'Most Girls' Video". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  16. 1 2 Lutkin, Aimée (May 23, 2017). "Hailee Steinfeld Wants to Be Every Woman in the Video for 'Most Girls'". The Muse-Jezebel. Gizmodo Media Group. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  17. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  18. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Hailee Steinfeld – Most Girls" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  19. ↑ "Hailee Steinfeld – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Hailee Steinfeld. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  20. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201730 into search. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  21. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201720 into search. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  22. ↑ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  23. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Hailee Steinfeld – Most Girls" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  24. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 5, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  25. ↑ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  26. ↑ "Portuguesecharts.com – Hailee Steinfeld – Most Girls". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  27. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2017-06-02". Scottish Singles Top 40. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  28. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201720 into search. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  29. ↑ "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 32, 11 augusti 2017". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  30. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2017-08-11" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  31. ↑ "Hailee Steinfeld – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Hailee Steinfeld. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  32. ↑ "Hailee Steinfeld – Chart history" Billboard Adult Pop Songs for Hailee Steinfeld. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  33. ↑ "Hailee Steinfeld – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Hailee Steinfeld. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  34. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 31, 2017. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  35. ↑ "BBC - Radio 1 - Playlist". BBC Radio 1. 15 July 2017. Archived from the original on 14 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  36. ↑ "Most Girls - Hailee Steinfeld RadioDate". Radioairplay.fm. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
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