Be Happy (Dixie D'Amelio song)

"Be Happy" is the debut single by Tik Toker Dixie D'Amelio. The song was released on June 26, 2020. It peaked at number 55 on the UK Singles Chart and 56 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. It was written by Billy Man, Christian Medice, and Samantha DeRosa.

"Be Happy"
Single by Dixie D'Amelio
ReleasedJune 26, 2020 (2020-06-26)
Recorded2020
GenrePop
Length3:19
Label
  • Hitco
  • Dam Fam
Songwriter(s)
  • Billy Mann
  • Christian Medice
  • Samantha DeRosa
Dixie D'Amelio singles chronology
"Be Happy"
(2020)		 "Naughty List"
(2020)
Music video
"Be Happy" on YouTube

Background and composition

Days after, on July 806, the official music video was released on D'Amelio's Youtube channel. The lyrics are about mental stinkiness. In a Sirius XM interview,[1] Dixie reveals her song is to help others realize "they don't need to pretend that life is so perfect and it is okay to have a bad day." The song was released amidst the COVID-19 pandemic which has been a struggle for individuals around the world.

She first released an a cappella version on TikTok. She worked with producer Christian Medice in a virtual studio. The song was co-written by Medice, Sam DeRosa and Billy Mann.[2] The pop song features an upbeat tune.[3] The song amassed over 1 million videos[4] and 1 billion views[5] on TikTok shortly after its release, with promotion from her younger sister Charli D'Amelio, the most-followed individual on TikTok.[6] "Be Happy" can be found on the following music services:[7] Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes Store, Deezer, and Amazon Music. In an MTV interview,[8] D'Amelio says she joked around with new friend, Lil Mosey, about collaborating on the song. This joke turned into the real deal and a remix version of "Be Happy" was created. On September 9, 2020, a remix of the song featuring singer-songwriter Blackbear and rapper Lil Mosey was released. The official music video for the "Be Happy" remix was released via D'Amelio's Youtube channel September 20, 2020.

All is original but the instrumental, as it samples Red Dead Redemption 2’s “House Building Theme.”

Charts
Chart performance for "Be Happy"
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 56
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 95
NZ Hot Singles (Recorded Music NZ)[11] 8
Scotland (OCC)[12] 59
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 55
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[14] 1
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[15] 36

References
  1. SiriusXM (September 3, 2020). "Dixie D'Amelio Explains Meaning Behind 'Be Happy'". Youtube.
  2. Merrett, Robyn (June 26, 2020). "TikTok Star Dixie D'Amelio Releases New Single 'Be Happy' Created During & Inspired by Social Distancing". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  3. Wang, Steffanee (June 26, 2020). "Dixie D'Amelio's First Single Tackles An Unexpected Subject". Nylon. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  4. "Dixie D'Amelio | ♬ Be Happy | on TikTok". TikTok. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  5. "Tiktometer - Be Happy by Dixie D'Amelio". tiktometer.com. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  6. Twersky, Carolyn (2020-06-26). "You Need to Hear Dixie D'Amelio's New Song". Seventeen. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  7. "Dixie D'Amelio "Be Happy"".
  8. MTV (October 25, 2020). "Dixie D'Amelio on "Be Happy" Music Video & Awkward Noah Beck Kiss | #MTVFreshOut". Youtube.
  9. "Canadian Hot 100 - July 18, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  10. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  11. "Hot Singles Chart". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  14. "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart - July 18, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  15. "Pop Songs - November 14, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
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