Familiar (song)
"Familiar" | ||||
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Single by Liam Payne and J Balvin | ||||
from the album LP1 | ||||
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Released | 20 April 2018 | |||
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Length | 3:16 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
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Producer(s) | Mike Sabath | |||
Liam Payne singles chronology | ||||
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J Balvin singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Familiar" on YouTube |
"Familiar" is a song recorded by English singer Liam Payne and Colombian singer J Balvin. It was written and produced by Mike Sabath, with additional writing from LunchMoney Lewis, Balvin and Sean Douglas. The song was released on 20 April 2018 and appears as a bonus track on Payne's debut studio album LP1.
Release
On 25 February 2018, the artists announced the song on social media while they were shooting the music video in Miami.[1][2] Payne revealed the song's cover art and release date on 16 April. He also tweeted a video featuring some of the lyrics, writing: "[Balvin,] you're gonna have to teach some of my fans Spanish..."[3][4][5] He unveiled a snippet of the song on 19 April, which features J Balvin ad-libbing.[6]
Composition
"Familiar" is a Latin, Latin pop and R&B song.[7][8] According to Billboard, the song "combines Latin vibes with a summery, R&B sound".[9] The lyrics are about impressing a love interest in a nightclub.[10]
Critical reception
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Music Video
The song's music video was released on 4 May 2018, directed by Mark Klasferf. In the video, Liam is seen dancing shirtless and mingling with various women.
Live performances
Payne and J Balvin performed "Familiar" on 15 May 2018 on Good Morning America,[13] and on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 17 May 2018.[14]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[15]
- Liam Payne – vocals
- J Balvin – vocals, composition
- LunchMoney – composition
- Mike Sabath – composition, production, guitar
- Sean Douglas – composition
- Randy Merrill – master engineering
- John Hanes – engineering
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[58] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[59] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[60] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[61] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[62] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 20 April 2018 | Digital download | Capitol | [15] |
United States | 1 May 2018 | Contemporary hit radio | Republic | [63] |
Rhythmic contemporary radio | [64] | |||
Italy | 4 May 2018 | Contemporary hit radio | Universal | [65] |
References
- ^ White, Jack (26 February 2018). "Liam Payne to release new single Familiar featuring J Balvin". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Wass, Mike (26 February 2018). "Liam Payne Announces New Track "Familiar" Featuring J Balvin". Idolator. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Ginsberg, Gab (16 April 2018). "Liam Payne Teams Up With J Balvin for Bilingual Single 'Familiar,' Out Friday". Billboard. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Mastrogiannis, Nicole (17 April 2018). "Liam Payne & J Balvin Team Up on New Song "Familiar"". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Marti, Diana (16 April 2018). "Liam Payne and J Balvin Announce New Single "Familiar"". E! News. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Prance, Sam (19 April 2018). "Liam Payne Teases New J Balvin Duet Out This Friday". MTV News. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Muller, Thibaut (4 May 2018). "Clip " Familiar " : Liam Payne et J.Balvin attirent les regards et font monter la température". aficia.info. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ Kowalski, Kristine (21 April 2018). "Liam Payne and J Balvin Team Up for "Familiar" – Listen". Celeb Secrets.
- ^ Billboard Staff (20 April 2018). "Stream Liam Payne and J Balvin's New Track 'Familiar'". Billboard. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ a b Nied, Mike (20 April 2018). "Liam Payne Recruits J Balvin For His Best Single Yet, "Familiar"". Idolator. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Honeycutt, Shanté (8 May 2018). "Liam Payne Releases Spotify Vertical Video for 'Familiar' With J. Balvin: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ Houghton, Rianne (20 April 2018). "Liam Payne launches his 'Despacito' bid with new single 'Familiar'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ Weatherby, Taylor (15 May 2018). "Liam Payne Reveals September Album Release Date, Hints at One Direction Reunion: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Reed, Ryan (18 May 2018). "Watch Liam Payne, J Balvin Perform Summer Jam 'Familiar' on 'Colbert'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 19 May 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ a b "Familiar / Liam Payne TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Anglo Argentina – Del 18 al 24 de Junio, 2018" (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #474". auspOp. 26 May 2018. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ "Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- Ultratip. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ "Liam Payne Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ Liam Payne — Familiar. TopHit. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Top 100 Colombia" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 4 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Croatia ARC TOP 100". HRT. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201829 into search. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201820 into search. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Top 100 Ecuador" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 8 May 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Archived from the originalon 16 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
- ^ "Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Liam Payne – Lebanese Chart Top 20 History". The Official Lebanese Top 20. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ^ "Mexico Airplay: May 26, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 29, 2018" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
- Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "Airplay 100 – 22 iulie 2018" (in Romanian). Kiss FM. 2 July 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ "Russia Airplay Chart for 2018-07-16." TopHit. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201826 into search. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201820 into search. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart". slotop50.si. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ "Top 100 Canciones – Semana 24: del 08.06.2018 al 14.06.2018" (PDF) (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ "Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- Tophit. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Liam Payne Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
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- ^ "Top 100 Venezuela" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on 18 May 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
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- Mahasz. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "TÓNLISTINN – LÖG – 2018". Plötutíóindi (in Icelandic). Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2018". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Liam Payne – Familiar" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar". Music Canada. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved 25 October 2019. Type Liam Payne, J. Balvin in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Familiar in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
- ^ "Wyróżnienia – Platynowe płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2021 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Liam Payne & J Balvin – Familiar". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". Archived from the original on 21 April 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ "Top 40/R Future Releases". Archived from the original on 20 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "LIAM PAYNE FEAT. J BALVIN "Familiar" | (Radio Date: 04/05/2018)". radiodate.it. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
External links
- Lyric video on YouTube