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"Smokin Out the Window"
Single by Silk Sonic
from the album An Evening with Silk Sonic
ReleasedNovember 5, 2021 (2021-11-05)
Recorded2017–2020
StudioShampoo Press & Curl
GenreR&B
Length3:20
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Bruno Mars singles chronology
"Skate"
(2021) 		"Smokin Out the Window"
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Anderson .Paak singles chronology
"Skate"
(2021) 		"Smokin Out the Window"
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Music video
"Smokin Out the Window" on YouTube

"Smokin Out the Window" is a song by American superduo Silk Sonic, consisting of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, released on November 5, 2021, by Aftermath Entertainment and Atlantic Records as the third single from Silk Sonic's debut studio album, An Evening with Silk Sonic (2021). "Smokin Out the Window" was written by Mars, Brandon Anderson and Dernst Emile II, while the production was handled by Mars and D'Mile.[1]

Background

In early 2017, after .Paak and Mars met on tour, they decided to get together in the studio with no intent, besides their mutual appreciation and affection.[2][3] At this point, the duo decided to try if they could turn the "backstage in-jokes" into songs. The first thing they wrote together started with one of them saying the sentence "Smoking out the window". They created an amusing "stressed-out" man smoking too many cigarettes as he tries to find his way out of "anxious" situations when they got together in the studio the "joke" was turned into a hook.[3] Once the tour ended, the sessions were put on hold.[2] Nevertheless, in late February 2021, Mars and Paak announced on social media the formation of their new band, Silk Sonic, and revealed the artwork for their debut studio album, An Evening with Silk Sonic (2021). They also announced the release of the first single, "Leave the Door Open", on March 5, 2021.[4]

Production

"Smokin Out the Window"
A 30-second sample of "Smokin Out the Window", where Mars and Anderson sing the pre-chorus verse and chorus line.
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"Smokin Out the Window" was written by Mars, Paak and Dernst Emile II. The production was handled by Mars and D' Mile. The former played the guitar and was in charge of the percussion, while the latter played the bass and piano. Bootsy Collins vocals were recorded by Tobe Donohue at Rehab Studio in Cincinnati, Ohio. Homer Steinweiss played drums, while Ella Feingold was in charge of the vibraphone. The horn section had Kameron Whalum playing the trombone, Marc Franklin the trumpet, Kirk Smothers playing the alto and bari sax and Lannie McMillan the tenor sax. The horns were recorded by Boo Mitchell at Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. The drums were recorded by Jens Jungkurth at The Legendary Diamond Mine, Long Island City, New York. Larry Gold did the arrangement and conduction of the strings at Milk Boy Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Jeff Chestek recording it. Blake Espy, Emma Kummrow and Christopher Jusell played the violin with Natasha Colkett, Tess Varley and Luigi Mazzocchi, Jonathan Kim and Yoshihiko Nakano were responsible for the viola and Glenn Fischbach played the cello. Charles Moniz, with engineering assistant Alex Resoagli, engineered and recorded the song at Shampoo Press & Curl Studios. Serban Ghenea mixed "Leave the Door Open" at MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach, with John Hanes serving as the mix engineer and Bryce Bordone as mixing assistant. It was mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound, NYC.[5]

Release

On November 5, 2021, "Smokin Out the Window" was released as the third single via digital download and streaming services in various countries by Aftermath Entertainment and Atlantic Records.[6] On the same date, Warner Music Group also issued the track to be added to Italian contemporary hit radio.[7] American adult contemporary radio stations began adding the track onto their playlists on November 8, 2021, through Atlantic Records,[8] and it was released to US contemporary hit radio on November 9, 2021, through the aforementioned label.[9]

Music video

Screenshot of Mars and Anderson performing at a stage with backup singers in the music video

The music video for "Smokin Out the Window" premiered alongside the song's release on November 5, 2021, and was directed by Mars and John Esparza.[10] In the video, the duo perform on a stage decorated with large light-up stars, alongside backup singers and a band.[11] Originally, Silk Sonic teased their fans by tweeting out a muted clip of an alternate music video, showing the duo driving downtown as they sing the vocals, all the while smoking and munching on pizza.[12] It turns out that this clip was actually lip-synced to the second chorus of the song.[13]

Live performances and other usage

On November 21, 2021, "Smokin Out the Window" was performed live for the first time, as the opening act of that year's American Music Awards.[14] Just a week later, it would be performed at the 2021 Soul Train Music Awards, alongside "Fly as Me".[15]

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of An Evening with Silk Sonic.[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Smokin Out the Window"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[16] 8
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[17] 27
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[18] 10
Denmark (Tracklisten)[19] 11
Global 200 (Billboard)[20] 8
Ireland (IRMA)[21] 11
Israel (Media Forest)[22] 6
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[23] 56
Lithuania (AGATA)[24] 22
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[25] 32
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[26] 31
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[27] 4
Norway (VG-lista)[28] 26
Portugal (AFP)[29] 53
Singapore (RIAS)[30] 8
South Africa (RISA)[31] 25
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[32] 55
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] 34
UK Singles (OCC)[34] 12
US Billboard Hot 100[35] 5
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[36] 25
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[37] 2
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[38] 20
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[39] 15

Release history

Release history for "Smokin Out the Window"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various November 5, 2021
Original
[6]
Italy Contemporary hit radio Warner [7]
United States November 8, 2021 Adult contemporary radio Atlantic [8]
November 9, 2021 Contemporary hit radio [9]

References

  1. ^ https://www.complex.com/music/anderson-paak-bruno-mars-silk-sonic-smokin-out-the-window-video-stream
  2. ^ a b Weiner, Jonah (August 18, 2021). "The Soothing Sounds of Silk Sonic". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Kaufman, Gil (March 5, 2021). "Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak Know What 'We Need': To See Silk Sonic Live Onstage". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  4. ^ Carras, Christi (February 26, 2021). "Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak tease fans with new band called Silk Sonic". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on February 26, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  5. ^ a b An Evening with Silk Sonic (CD booklet). Silk Sonic. United States: Aftermath, Atlantic. 2021. 2-661922.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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  10. ^ "Silk Sonic's Video for New Song "Smokin Out the Window"". Pitchfork.
  11. ^ "Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak's Lovers Have Them 'Smokin Out the Window' in Silk Sonic Video". Rolling Stone.
  12. ^ Silk Sonic [@silksonic] (November 1, 2021). "💔 😩 This Friday #silksonic New song. #SmokinOutTheWindow 😩💔 @AndersonPaak @BrunoMars Pre-Save here: https://t.co/1pe86aou9I https://t.co/QJELA9o0VA" (Tweet). Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via Twitter.
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  14. ^ https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/silk-sonic-american-music-awards-performance-2021-video-48613030?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=post&utm_campaign=frontdoor
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  21. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  22. ^ "Media Forest: Weekly international charts from November 8 to November 14, 2021". Media Forest. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  23. ^ "Hot 100 [ 2021/11/17 公開 ]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  24. ^ "2021 46-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
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  28. ^ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2021-46". VG-lista. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
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  39. ^ "Bruno Mars Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
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