Be Kind
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Single by Marshmello and Halsey | ||||
Released | May 1, 2020 | |||
Genre | EDM | |||
Length | 2:52 | |||
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"Be Kind" is a song by American producer Marshmello and singer Halsey. It was released as a single through Joytime Collective, Astralwerks,[1] and Capitol Records on May 1, 2020.[2]
A remix of the song by fellow DJ Surf Mesa was released on June 17, 2020.
Background and promotion
Marshmello and Halsey indirectly came out announcing a collaboration on April 29, 2020, through their social media by posting a flower visual each and the caption "friday".[3][4] The two musicians went on to reveal the song title and cover art, a painting of a flower with a pink sticker, a day later through their social media.[5][6]
Composition
Musically, "Be Kind" is an "emotional" EDM[7] song that sees Marshmello and Halsey "[exploring] trust issues and [reinforcing] that it’s OK to be vulnerable with someone you love."[8] In terms of music notation, "Be Kind" was composed using 4
4 common time in the key of E major, with a tempo of 94 beats per minute.[9] Halsey's vocal range spans from the low note F♯3 to the high note of C♯5.[9]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]
- Marshmello – songwriting, composition, production, programming
- Ashley Frangipane – vocals, songwriting, composition
- Gian Stone – songwriting, composition, production, additional producer, programming
- Amy Allen – songwriting, composition
- Freddy Wexler – songwriting, composition
- Aria McKnight – A&R
- Jeremy Vuernick – A&R
- Elizabeth Isik – A&R administration
- Brandon Buttner – engineering, vocal production, studio personnel
- Michelle Mansini – master engineering, studio personnel
- John Hanes – mixing engineering, studio personnel
- Serban Ghenea – mixing, studio personnel
Charts
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | May 1, 2020 |
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Australia | Contemporary hit radio | Capitol | [44] | |
United States | May 5, 2020 |
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Italy | May 8, 2020 | Universal | [46] | |
United States | June 1, 2020 | Hot/Modern/AC radio |
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References
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- ^ a b Richards, Will (April 30, 2020). "New Halsey and Marshmello collaboration "Be Kind" coming this week". NME. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Halsey and Marshmello are set to drop a new collaboration this week". music-news.com. April 29, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ Bain, Katie (April 29, 2020). "A Collaboration From Marshmello & Halsey Is on the Way: See When It's Dropping". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ Close, Paris (April 30, 2020). "Halsey & Marshmello Announce New Song "Be Kind": See The Teaser". IHeartRadio. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ Wass, Mike (April 30, 2020). "Marshmello & Halsey Tease A New Collaboration". Idolator. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ Billboard Staff (May 1, 2020). "Halsey Joins Forces With Marshmello on Emotional New Single 'Be Kind': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ Spanos, Brittany; Legaspi, Althea (May 1, 2020). "Marshmello Recruits Halsey for Reassuring New Song 'Be Kind'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
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- ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 18, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
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- ^ "EESTI TIPP-40 MUUSIKAS | Vabariigi hetke populaarseima albumi on valmistanud korealane Agust D". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Retrieved June 8, 2020.
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