Happy Now (Zedd and Elley Duhé song)
"Happy Now" | ||||
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Single by Zedd and Elley Duhé | ||||
Released | 18 July 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2 July 2018 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:27 | |||
Label | Interscope | |||
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Zedd singles chronology | ||||
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Elley Duhé singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Happy Now" on YouTube |
"Happy Now" is a song by German music producer
Background
Initially titled "Are You Happy Now" featuring Norwegian singer
During the radio interview, Zedd explained the reason behind working with Duhé: "I think why I really gravitated towards her was that she had a genuine and honest approach to the song and she felt vulnerable and real."[8] Duhé said of the song in a press statement: "To me, 'Happy Now' is more than just a song. It's a significant moment in my life, the golden opportunity to work with one of the greatest DJ's/producer of our time. Being able to come together with complete strangers to do something beautiful, sing something meaningful, to share something special is what 'Happy Now' is all about."[9]
Composition
"Happy Now" is a post-breakup pop ballad,[7][10] stylized as a "vocal-centric pop/electronic hybrid".[11] It opens with an acoustic guitar line, before becoming "a bounding, chiming pile of percussion",[1] eventually ending with "Zedd's signature robotic voice".[7][12] The drop features a "memorable beat" composed of "whimsical, multi-toned synths cascading in mid-tempo, mellifluous breakdowns".[11] In a press release, Zedd regarded "Happy Now" as "the most organic sounding song [he has] made in a long time", noting that the majority of the song was recorded using real instrumentation, specifically "a lot of pianos and a lot of guitars". Lyrically, he described the song as "both happy and sad at the same time", while musically, the song "rather leans towards a happier, sunnier side".[13]
Remixes
On 21 September 2018, the official remix EP was released consisting of 5 remixes from DJ Marc Benjamin, DJ duo BEAUZ, DJ duo Duke & Jones, DJ MXXWLL & DJ duo Magnificence.
Critical reception
Rachel Narozniak of Dancing Astronaut called the song a representation of "yet another sonic step in a direction opposite the high-powered electro constructions of earlier foundational singles like "Clarity" and "Stay the Night'". She noticed a more minimalist melodic arrangement in the song than that in "Stay" or "The Middle".[11]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]
- Zedd – production, mixing
- Elley Duhé – vocals
- Lotus IV– production
- Mike Marsh – master engineering
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[50] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[51] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
France ( SNEP)[52]
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Gold | 100,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[53] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[54] | Platinum | 10,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[55] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[56] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 18 July 2018 | Interscope | [14] | |
United States | 31 July 2018 | Contemporary hit radio | [57] |
References
- ^ a b Zedd (10 August 2017). "Zedd, Dance Music's Anti-Bro, on Making Hits for Selena, Kesha and Liam and Why DJs Should 'Speak Up' On Trump". Billboard (Interview). Interviewed by Chris Martins. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ McNeilage, Ross (11 August 2017). "Zedd Announces Collaborations With Sigrid and Khalid". MTV News. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Pimentel, Julia (19 July 2018). "Zedd and Elley Duhé Share Catchy New Track "Happy Now"". Complex. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Powell, Karlie (6 July 2018). "Watch Zedd & Elley Duhé Perform Their Pop Hit "Happy Now" Live". Your EDM. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Wass, Mike (16 July 2018). "Zedd & Elley Duhé Team Up For New Single "Happy Now"". Idolator. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Meadow, Matthew (14 July 2018). "Zedd Reveals Release Date Of Next Single, "Happy Now," With Elley Duhé". Your EDM. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ a b c Bein, Kat (13 July 2018). "Zedd Teases 'Happy Now' With Elley Duhe". Billboard. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Nied, Mike (18 July 2018). "Zedd & Elley Duhé's "Happy Now" Is A Bittersweet Club Anthem". Idolator. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Rishty, David (18 July 2018). "Zedd Shares Sunny Single 'Happy Now' With Elley Duhé: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Meadow, Matthew (18 July 2018). "Zedd Drops New Song "Happy Now" With Elley Duhé". Your EDM. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ a b c Narozniak, Rachel (18 July 2018). "Zedd taps Elley Duhé for distinctive new single, 'Happy Now'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (18 July 2018). "Hear Zedd's Agile New Breakup Anthem 'Happy Now'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ Bitran, Tara (18 July 2018). "Zedd Drops New Single 'Happy Now,' Featuring Elley Duhe". Variety. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Happy Now / ZEDD TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ^ "Zedd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201846 into search. Retrieved 6 December 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 201835 into search. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- Les classement single. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 47/2018". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Zedd". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles in Malaysia" (PDF). Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 36, 2018" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now". VG-lista. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Singapore Top 30 Digital Streaming Chart Week 33" (PDF). Recording Industry Association (Singapore). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 September 2018.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 20191 into search. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201835 into search. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ "Zedd Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ "Zedd Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2018" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2018" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Zedd feat. Elley Duhé – Happy Now". Music Canada. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – Zedd & Elley Duhé – Happy Now". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ "Italian single certifications – Zedd feat. Elley Duhé – Happy Now" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 11 November 2019. Select "2019" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Happy Now" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Zedd feat. Elley Duhé – Happy Now" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Zedd & Elley Duhe – Happy Now". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Zedd and Elley Duhé – Happy Now". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
External links
- Lyric video on YouTube
- Official tour edit on YouTube