Silence (Marshmello song)
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| Single by Marshmello featuring Khalid | ||||
| Released | August 11, 2017 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Genre | Dance | |||
| Length | 3:00 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Producer(s) | Marshmello | |||
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"Silence" is a song by electronic dance music producer and DJ Marshmello, featuring American singer-songwriter Khalid. It was written by Khalid and Marshmello, with production handled by Marshmello. The song was released through RCA Records on August 11, 2017.
Background
On August 1, 2017, Marshmello made a surprise performance at a Khalid concert, hinting at an upcoming collaboration.[2] On August 7, 2017, Marshmello first teased the single release with a photo of him and Khalid, captioning the single's title and release date.[3][4]
Critical reception
David Rishty of Billboard described the song as "a rumbling dance ballad that has the ingredients to take both acts to new heights in their flourishing careers". He opined that Khalid delivered "crooning, soulful vocals", while Marshmello's production is "vibrant" and "asserts simplicity, yet purpose".[5] Erik of EDM Sauce called the song "an incredibly powerful track", and described Khalid's vocals as "booming and impressive". He wrote that "after the intense build up and lyrical perfection from Khalid we wanted an equally as impressive drop", but "we did not find it".[6] Alex Ross of Vice called the song "a good Marshmello song", and wrote that Marshmello "cheated by getting Khalid to do the vocals". He thinks that it "sounds a bit like" Major Lazer's collaboration with Justin Bieber and MØ, "Cold Water".[7] Rolling Stone wrote that the song has "shifting, snapping synths".[8] Rap-Up felt that the song "blends soulful R&B with atmospheric electronic sounds".[9] Broadway World described Khalid's vocals as "strong emotive", and thinks that Marshmello "adopted a slower tempo than his usual upbeat productions to give the release a silky smooth feel, before launching into a his instantly recognisable chord-based drop".[10]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]
- Marshmello – songwriting, production
- Khalid – songwriting
- Chris Galland – mixing engineering
- Manny Marroquin – mixing engineering
- Denis Kosiak – engineering
- Jeff Jackson – assistant engineering
- Robin Florent – assistant engineering
References
- ↑ "ACE Repertory". ASCAP. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ Erik (August 2, 2017). "Marshmello Surprises Crowd At Khalid Concert Last Night, Complete With Awkward Dance Moves". EDM Sauce. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ Karlie, Powell (7 August 2017). "Marshmello Just Teased A Huge New Collab is Dropping Friday [Details]". Your EDM. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ Erik (August 7, 2017). "Marshmello Announces Release Date and Name Of New Single With Khalid". EDM Sauce. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ David, Rishty (August 11, 2017). "Marshmello & Khalid Drop Rumbling Dance Ballad 'Silence': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ Erik (August 10, 2017). "The Best Part Of Marshmello's New Single Are Khalid's Powerful Vocals". EDM Sauce. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ Alex, Ross (August 11, 2017). "Khalid Joins Marshmello for "Silence," a Song That Doesn't Suck". Noisey. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ Rolling, Stone (August 11, 2017). "Hear Marshmello, Khalid Unite on Stirring New Song 'Silence'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ↑ New Music (August 11, 2017). "New Music: Marshmello feat. Khalid – 'Silence'". Rap-Up. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ↑ Music News Desk (August 11, 2017). "Marshmello & Khalid Unveils Brand New Single 'Silence'". Broadway World. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
- ↑ "Silence / Marshmello TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved August 10, 2017.