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The song was first performed, by [[Eminem]], at the [[2017 MTV Europe Music Awards]] on November 12, featuring [[Skylar Grey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvema.com/news/j27da8/eminem-performing|title=eminem is performing a new song at the 2017 ema|publisher=mtvema|date=10 November 2017|accessdate=10 November 2017}}</ref>
The song was first performed, by [[Eminem]], at the [[2017 MTV Europe Music Awards]] on November 12, featuring [[Skylar Grey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvema.com/news/j27da8/eminem-performing|title=eminem is performing a new song at the 2017 ema|publisher=mtvema|date=10 November 2017|accessdate=10 November 2017}}</ref>


Eminem performed this song live with Skylar Grey on Saturday Night Live on November 19.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8039457/5-things-we-want-to-see-from-eminem-saturday-night-live-snl-chance-the-rapper-beyonce</ref>
Eminem performed this song live with Skylar Grey on Saturday Night Live on November 18th.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8039457/5-things-we-want-to-see-from-eminem-saturday-night-live-snl-chance-the-rapper-beyonce</ref>


==Commercial performance==
==Commercial performance==

Revision as of 11:30, 19 November 2017

"Walk on Water"
Song

"Walk on Water" is a song by American rapper Eminem, released on November 10, 2017, as the lead-single from his ninth solo album Revival (2017). The song, produced by Rick Rubin and Skylar Grey, features vocals from American singer Beyoncé. It has reached the top 10 in Australia, Ireland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Production

The song started as a hook written by Skylar Grey.[1] Eminem came across the hook when he was working with Rick Rubin and became enamored with the lyrics.[1] Previously Rubin and Eminem had been discussing the phenomenon of mumble rap, specifically Eminem's frustration with its mainstream popularity, and the hook served as a vehicle for him to vent them.[1] Rubin subsequently played the song for Jay-Z, who was then able to get his wife, Beyoncé, to sing the chorus.[1] Upon the release of the single, Skylar Grey tweeted "This is the song I've been trying to write since age 6. Every time I wrote a song I hoped it would be this good. I am truly proud of everything I've created, but this is the one."[2]

Release and promotion

On November 8, 2017, Eminem tweeted a picture of a doctor's prescription note with the words "'Walk on Water', take as needed" written on it.[3] This has caused speculation that the first single will be titled "Walk on Water".[4][5][6] The fake doctor's note was labeled with the logo for Revival. On November 9, Paul Rosenberg shared a video on Instagram which showcased Trevor the spokesperson for the Revival campaign stating that "you will be able to Walk on Water with Revival at noon EST", confirming the song. As of November 18, 2017, the official "Walk on Water" audio YouTube video had garnered over 27 million views.[7]

Live performances

The song was first performed, by Eminem, at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards on November 12, featuring Skylar Grey.[8]

Eminem performed this song live with Skylar Grey on Saturday Night Live on November 18th.[9]

Commercial performance

"Walk on Water" entered the UK Singles Chart at number seven, becoming Eminem's 28th entry to reach the nation's top 10 and Beyoncé's 19th to do so as a credited solo performer.[10] Upon opening at number 10 on the ARIA Singles Chart, it became the rapper's thirteenth song as a lead artist to reach the top 10 in Australia and first since "The Monster" in 2013.[11] Elsewhere, the song debuted at number eight on the Irish Singles Chart,[12] number nine in Sweden,[13] and number four in Scotland.[14]

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[15] 10
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[16] 21
Invalid chart entered Germany2 16
Ireland (IRMA)[12] 8
Italy (FIMI)[17] 22
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[18] 24
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[19] 21
Norway (VG-lista)[20] 16
Scotland (OCC)[14] 4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 9
UK Singles (OCC)[21] 7

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various November 10, 2017 Digital download
[22]
United States November 14, 2017 Rhythmic contemporary radio [23]
Contemporary hit radio [24]
Italy November 17, 2017 Universal [25]
United Kingdom Polydor [26]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Gladwell, Malcom. "Broken Record". Art19 (Podcast). Art19. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  2. ^ @SkylarGrey (November 10, 2017). ""This is the song I've been trying to write since age 6.Every time I wrote a song I hoped it would be this good. I am truly proud of everything I've created, but this is the one."" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Mathers, Marshall (November 8, 2017). "pic.twitter.com/VXgVGHK5TN". @Eminem. Retrieved November 8, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ "Eminem Teases Possible New Single Called 'Walk On Water'". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  5. ^ b3llydrum (November 8, 2017). "Sounds like the single will be called Walking on Water. Hell yeah!". @b3llydrum. Retrieved November 8, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Gillespie, Curtis (November 8, 2017). "Walk on water- name og 1st track to get released?". @CurtG89. Retrieved November 8, 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  7. ^ EminemVEVO (November 10, 2017), Eminem - Walk On Water (Audio) ft. Beyoncé, retrieved November 12, 2017
  8. ^ "eminem is performing a new song at the 2017 ema". mtvema. November 10, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  9. ^ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8039457/5-things-we-want-to-see-from-eminem-saturday-night-live-snl-chance-the-rapper-beyonce
  10. ^ Myers, Justin (November 17, 2017). "Camila Cabello sees off Rita Ora to land third week at Number 1 with Havana". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  11. ^ "Camila Cabello's Havana hits #1". Australian Recording Industry Association. November 18, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  12. ^ a b "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  13. ^ a b "Eminem feat. Beyoncé – Walk on Water". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  14. ^ a b "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  15. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. November 20, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  16. ^ "Eminem feat. Beyoncé – Walk on Water" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  17. ^ "Classifica settimanale WK 46" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  18. ^ "Eminem feat. Beyoncé – Walk on Water" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  19. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 20, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  20. ^ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single uke 46, 2017". VG-lista. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  21. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  22. ^ "Eminem - Walk on Water (feat. Beyoncé)". All Access. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  23. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  24. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
  25. ^ "Eminem - Walk on Water (feat. Beyoncé) RadioDate". All Access. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  26. ^ "BBC – Radio 1 – Playlist". BBC Radio 1. November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
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