"Breathe" is a song by Norwegian singer Astrid S, released as the first single from her second EP, Party's Over.[1][2] The song was written by Astrid S herself along Rickard Göransson, Asia Whitacre and Oscar Holter, this later also serving as the song's producer.
| "Breathe" | ||||
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| Single by Astrid S | ||||
| from the EP Party's Over | ||||
| Released | 10 March 2017 | |||
| Genre | Electropop | |||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Holter | |||
| Astrid S singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Breathe" on YouTube | ||||
Composition edit
The song has been described as a "sliky electro-pop anthem".[1] She wrote it along songwriter Asia Whitacrae in a session with Wolf Cousins' producers Rickard Göransson and Oscar Holter, this later also producing it. In an interview with Idolator, Astrid S said that it was one of the most difficult songs she wrote as she spent two days on it. At first she found the song "too poppy" and wasn't able to picture herself singing the song, but after the track getting a different production, she changed her mind, calling "Breathe", "absolutely lusher than anything else I've done".[3]
Music video edit
The music video, directed by Cherry Cobra Films and inspired by classic action films, including James Bond's work as well as Kill Bill and Mr. & Mrs. Smith was premiered via Vevo on 21 March 2017.[4][5] She commented about the video's recording in an interview with Noisey: "People do it so well in movies, and I really felt the pressure. My heart was beating so fast, and I was practicing like crazy right before they said 'Action.' It was really nerve-wracking, because I wanted it to look really badass—but hopefully it does."[6]
Charts edit
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 97 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[8] | 25 |
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[9] | 5 |
| Norway (VG-lista)[10] | 3 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[11] | 41 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[12] | 39 |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden (GLF)[13] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b Mike Wass (9 March 2017). "Future Hit: Astrid S Drops Slinky Electro-Pop Anthem "Breathe"". Idolator.
- ^ Mike Wass (19 May 2017). "Astrid S Announces 'Party's Over' EP, Drops The Emotional Title Track". Idolator.
- ^ Mike Wass (4 April 2017). "Astrid S Talks "Breathe," Her Next EP & Scandipop: Interview". Idolator.
- ^ "Breathe - Astrid S". Vevo. 21 March 2017.
- ^ Ariana Marsh (21 March 2017). "This New Music Video By Astrid S Was Inspired by Action Films". Teen Vogue.
- ^ Avery Stone (21 March 2017). "Astrid S Kicks Butt, Looks Excellent While Doing So in Her Video for 'Breathe'". Noisey.
- ^ "ARIA CHART WATCH #412". auspOp. 18 March 2017. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201733 into search. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Astrid S – Breathe". VG-lista. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "Astrid S – Breathe". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
- ^ "Astrid S Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Astrid S" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
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