Gomez sings atypically with breathy vocals and a plaintive timbre in the track, which was noted for being her first collaboration with a rapper. A torch song, it is a pop and electro- R&B slow jam with hip hop elements that comprises a mellow, low-key snap-drop hip hop beat reminiscent of modern, pitched-down Southern hip hop productions, minor sound bursts, percussion instrumentation, drum machines, airy and transparent synthesizer, and a minimalistic bass. After it was reworked by Lambroza, she sent the song to Rocky, who added new instruments and co-produced it with his frequent collaborator Hector Delgado, who was in charge of Rocky's vocal production.Īfter anticipation by Gomez, "Good for You" was digitally released on Jby Interscope and Polydor Records, serving as Revival 's lead single as well as the first song by the singer to be released through those labels. The singer then received the song through the trio's A&R and was entirely involved in its creative session, helping to develop it as a representation of her process of self-realization, her confidence as a young woman, and her feelings of vulnerability. Originally, the track was conceived by the writers in 45 minutes, during a session booked by the latter.
The song was written by Gomez, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, ASAP Rocky, Hector Delgado, and its producers Nick Monson and Nolan Lambroza. It features vocals by American rapper ASAP Rocky. " Good For You" is the lead single from American singer Selena Gomez's second studio album, Revival (2015). A$AP ROCKY" – via YouTube."Good for You" (ft. ^ TinasheOfficialVEVO (August 25, 2014).^ "Top Hip-Hop Songs / R&B Songs Chart".^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40".Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201439 into search. Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201439 into search. ^ "iTunes - Music - Pretend - Single by Tinashe".^ "iTunes - Music - Pretend Remix (feat.: |access-date= requires |url= ( help) CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) ^ "Tinashe Speaks On Upcoming A$AP Rocky Collaboration 'Pretend' ".^ " - New Music: Tinashe f/ A$AP Rocky – 'Pretend' ".^ "Tinashe Announces 'Aquarius' Album + Collaborations with Future & A$AP Rocky"."Tinashe review – bald and bawdy R&B-infused pop". ^ a b Clarke, Betty (August 27, 2014).^ a b "Listen: Tinashe – 'Pretend' (feat.US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard) "Pretend Remix" (featuring Jeezy) – 4:16Ĭzech Republic ( Singles Digitál Top 100)."Pretend" (featuring ASAP Rocky) – 3:52.Contains a sample from "Action", as performed by Orange KrushĬredits adapted from the liner notes of Aquarius.Geebizzy – recording assistant, mixing assistant.Mastered at The Mastering Palace, New York City.ASAP Rocky's vocals recorded and mixed at Clockwork Studios, Los Angeles.Tinashe's vocals mixed at Larrabee Sound Studios, North Hollywood, Los Angeles.Credits and personnel Recording locations
The song's official music video, directed by Jodeb, was shot on Aug and released on September 29, 2014. Release and critical reception Įxclaim! editor Gregory Adams complimented the singers vocals saying "Her voice builds up to an emotional cry in the chorus, which finds her praising the concept of "a love that never ends." Chris DeVille from Stereogum was less vocal about ASAP Rocky's appearance on the song but praised Tinashe by saying "her performance is the showstopper here." Music video "Pretend" is a pop song written by Tinashe, Lyrica Anderson and ASAP Rocky and was produced by Detail.
You're just going to pretend that everything is fine. She said “The song with Rocky is definitely kind of a contemporary-sounding song, it doesn’t really sound like a lot of other songs on the radio, but it’s a midtempo feel and it’s kinda minimalistic in the track.” And when speaking about the song's meaning, she said, ""Pretend" is basically about when you're in a relationship and instead of dealing with the stuff that you deal with in a relationship, you don't want to do that. In an interview with Rap-Up, Tinashe talked about the concept behind the song. Problems playing this file? See media help. A 23-second sample of "Pretend" by Tinashe featuring A$AP Rocky, where the chorus is heard.
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