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"Suga's Interlude"
Single by Halsey featuring Suga of BTS
from the album Manic
ReleasedDecember 6, 2019 (2019-12-06)
Length2:18
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Lido
  • Pdogg
  • Suga
Halsey singles chronology
"Finally // Beautiful Stranger"
(2019) 		"Suga's Interlude"
(2019)
Audio video
"Suga's Interlude" on YouTube

"Suga's Interlude" (Suga being stylized in all upper case)[1][2] is a song by American singer Halsey featuring Korean rapper Suga. It was released on December 6, 2019 through Capitol Records as the fifth single[3][4] from her upcoming third studio album, Manic (2020). It was released simultaneously with the album's fourth official single, "Finally // Beautiful Stranger".[5][6]

Background and composition

In an Instagram live, Halsey explained why she included Suga on the track, stating "Yoongi is really introspective and has this really intelligent perspective on where we are and what we are doing in our unique lifestyles".[7] Lyrically, the song explores themes of fulfillment, self-loathing and egotism while "encouraging fans to keep pursuing their dreams and look to the future".[8]

Critical reception

Lexi Lane from Atwood Magazine mentioned that the "combination of rap and Halsey’s slower singing parts mesh well together sonically and provide a bridge between languages and cultures".[9] Sara Delgado, writing for Teen Vogue, described the track as a "soft tempo track" that "mixes piano keys with airy synths", along with "Halsey’s soulful vocals with Suga’s sharp rap skills".[7] In an article for Consequence of Sound, Nara Corcoran called the track a "downtrodden ballad" with Halsey "singing sorrowfully over a somber piano melody", and Suga "rapping in Korean quickly but gently" for various verses.[10] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard described the production as "mournful, piano-led" that sees "Halsey [unfurl] a full chorus that focuses on inner struggle" while "Suga flies in with quick-hitting rhymes". Lipshutz also mentioned the "creative chemistry on display" that suggested a "fruitful partnership", as a possible reason why Suga appeared on the track.[11]

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[12] 27
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 18
Scotland (OCC)[14] 61
South Korea (Gaon)[15] 194
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[16] 34

References

  1. ^ "SUGA's Interlude". Spotify. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "Halsey: SUGA's Interlude - Music on Google Play". Google Play Music. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  3. ^ "Taylor Swift Is Just as Stoked as You for Halsey & Camila Cabello's New Music". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  4. ^ "Halsey shares collaboration with BTS' SUGA and "Finally // beautiful stranger"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  5. ^ "Halsey Shares 'Finally' & Evocative 'Suga's Interlude' Featuring BTS's Suga: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  6. ^ Zemler, Emily (December 6, 2019). "Hear Halsey Collaborate With BTS' SUGA on 'SUGA's Interlude'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  7. ^ a b Delgado, Sara. "Halsey and Suga's New Song Has Fans Feeling a Lot of Feelings". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 16 December 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Martin, Annie. "Halsey, BTS member Suga team up on new song". UPI. Retrieved 16 December 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Lane, Lexi. "THIS JUST IN: HALSEY DISPLAYS DUALITY IN NEW SONGS "FINALLY // BEAUTIFUL STRANGER" AND "SUGA'S INTERLUDE"". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  10. ^ Corcoran, Nara. "Halsey shares new songs "Suga's Interlude" and "Finally // Beautiful Stranger": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 16 December 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ Lipshutz, Jason. "First Stream: New Music From Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Halsey Feat. BTS' Suga & More". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Digital Tracks" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 16, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  14. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  15. ^ "2019년 49주차 Digital Chart". gaon.co.kr. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  16. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
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