Reaper (song)

"Reaper" is a song from Australian singer and songwriter Sia's seventh studio album This Is Acting (2016). The song was co-written by Sia, Kanye West, Noah Goldstein, Charles Misodi Njapa (better known by his stage name 88-Keys), and Dom $olo, originally for Rihanna's album Anti (2016).[1][2] "Reaper" was co-produced by West, Dom $olo, Goldstein, 88-Keys, Jesse Shatkin, and Jake Sinclair. Sia and West had previously collaborated on the latter's song "Wolves".[3]

Not to be confused with Reapers (song).
"Reaper"
Single by Sia
from the album This Is Acting
Released29 May 2017 (2017-05-29)
GenrePop
Length3:40
LabelInertia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Sia singles chronology
"To Be Human"
(2017)		 "Reaper"
(2017)		 "Free Me"
(2017)

The song was released as the seventh and final single from This Is Acting on 29 May 2017.[4]

Background and promotion

In January 2016, Sia revealed the track listing for This Is Acting by having theaters around the world display songs and track numbers on their marquees.[5] The songs "Reaper" and "House on Fire" were confirmed as the seventh and eighth tracks, respectively, on the marquee of Webster Hall, which is located near Astor Place, in the East Village of Manhattan, New York City.[2] "Reaper" was released as a promotional single that month.[1]

Sia said of "Reaper", "I don't care about the song. I know in print that will look bad, but what I mean is I'm not emotionally attached to it. I thought it was a fun song. I think it's a good, fun song, but I didn't anticipate it being on the record."[1][6]

Sia performed the song on Good Morning America.[7][8][9]

Reception

Alex Kritselis of Bustle wrote, "After hearing "Reaper" — a mid-tempo, sunshine-y anthem about... cheating death? — it's easy to understand Sia's indifference. It's a catchy tune, sure — but it doesn't make much of an impact. I'm not at all surprised Rihanna passed on it. (It's not a bad song, by any means, but it's just kinda... there.)"[10]

The song peaked at #23 in France (SNEP) and has garnered over 60 million Spotify streams.

Charts
Chart (2016) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 78
France (SNEP)[12] 23
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 92

References
  1. Plaugic, Lizzie (7 January 2016). "Listen to Sia's new song 'Reaper,' written and produced by Kanye West". The Verge. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  2. Thompson, Eliza (7 January 2016). "Listen to a New Sia Song Meant for Rihanna and Made With Kanye West". Cosmopolitan.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  3. Robinson, Will (5 January 2016). "Preview Sia's song Reaper, co-written by Kanye West". EW.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  4. "Sia releases new single "The Reaper"". The Partae. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  5. Evan Minsker (6 January 2016). "Sia and Kanye West Team on "Reaper"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  6. What to Stream Now. "Listen to Sia's 'Reaper,' Written for Rihanna". Vulture. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  7. SPIN (29 January 2016). "Sia Performs 'Reaper' on 'Good Morning America' With Dancers Who Had Dalmatian Face Paint". SPIN. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  8. "Sia Performs 'Reaper' Live on 'GMA' | Watch the video - Yahoo Good Morning America". Gma.yahoo.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  9. "Sia Performs 'Reaper' on 'Good Morning America'". Popcrush.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  10. "Hello, Bustle.com only works with JavaScript". Bustle.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  11. "Sia Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  12. "Lescharts.com – Sia – Reaper" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
  13. "Swedishcharts.com – Sia – Reaper". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
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