Silence (Marshmello song)

"Silence" is a song by American music producer and DJ Marshmello, featuring guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Khalid. Written and produced by Marshmello, with additional writing from Khalid, it was released by RCA Records on August 11, 2017.

"Silence"
Single by Marshmello featuring Khalid
Released	August 11, 2017
Genre	Dance[1]
Length	3:00
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Khalid Robinson Christopher Comstock
Producer(s)	Marshmello
Marshmello singles chronology
"Love U" (2017) "Silence" (2017) "You & Me" (2017)
Khalid singles chronology
"Young Dumb & Broke" (2017) "Silence" (2017) "Homemade Dynamite (Remix)" (2017)
Music video
"Silence" on YouTube

Background

On August 1, 2017, Marshmello made a surprise performance at a Khalid concert, hinting at an upcoming collaboration.[2] On August 7, 2017, Marshmello first teased the single release with a photo of him and Khalid, captioning the single's title and release date.[3][4]

Critical reception

David Rishty of Billboard described the song as "a rumbling dance ballad that has the ingredients to take both acts to new heights in their flourishing careers". He opined that Khalid delivered "crooning, soulful vocals", while Marshmello's production is "vibrant" and "asserts simplicity, yet purpose".[5] Erik of EDM Sauce called the song "an incredibly powerful track", and described Khalid's vocals as "booming and impressive". He wrote that "after the intense build up and lyrical perfection from Khalid we wanted an equally as impressive drop", but "we did not find it".[6] Alex Ross of Vice called the song "a good Marshmello song", and wrote that Marshmello "cheated by getting Khalid to do the vocals". He thinks that it "sounds a bit like" Major Lazer's collaboration with Justin Bieber and MØ, "Cold Water".[7] Rolling Stone wrote that the song has "shifting, snapping synths".[8] Rap-Up felt that the song "blends soulful R&B with atmospheric electronic sounds".[9] Broadway World described Khalid's vocals as "strong emotive", and thinks that Marshmello "adopted a slower tempo than his usual upbeat productions to give the release a silky smooth feel, before launching into his instantly recognisable chord-based drop".[10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]

• Marshmello – production
• Chris Galland – mix engineering
• Manny Marroquin – mix engineering
• Denis Kosiak – engineering
• Jeff Jackson – assistant engineering
• Robin Florent – assistant engineering

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2017–18) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[12] 5 Australia Dance (ARIA)[13] 1 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[14] 8 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15] 5 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[16] 26 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 7 Canada Rock (Billboard)[18] 50 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[19] 89 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] 14 Denmark (Tracklisten)[21] 7 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[22] 20 France (SNEP)[23] 129 Germany (Official German Charts)[24] 6 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[25] 23 Hungary (Single Top 40)[26] 30 Hungary (Stream Top 40)[27] 8 Ireland (IRMA)[28] 4 Italy (FIMI)[29] 45 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[30] 8 Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[31] 28 Malaysia (RIM)[32] 10 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[33] 15 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[34] 11 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[35] 3 Norway (VG-lista)[36] 2 Philippines (Philippine Hot 100)[37] 18 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[38] 29 Portugal (AFP)[39] 6 Scotland (OCC)[40] 3 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[41] 11 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[42] 44 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[43] 5 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[44] 20 UK Singles (OCC)[45] 3 UK Dance (OCC)[46] 1 US Billboard Hot 100[47] 30 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[48] 1 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[49] 1 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[50] 31 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[51] 26

Year-end charts Chart (2017) Position Australia (ARIA)[52] 50 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[53] 54 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[54] 79 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[55] 68 Denmark (Tracklisten)[56] 55 Germany (Official German Charts)[57] 45 Hungary (Stream Top 40)[58] 28 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[59] 69 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[60] 72 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[61] 49 Portugal (AFP)[62] 50 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[63] 35 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[64] 57 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[65] 16 US Streaming Songs (Billboard)[66] 75 Chart (2018) Position Australia (ARIA)[67] 30 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[68] 49 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[69] 34 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[70] 28 Denmark (Tracklisten)[71] 54 Estonia (IFPI)[72] 45 Germany (Official German Charts)[73] 75 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[74] 35 Portugal (AFP)[75] 35 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[76] 67 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[77] 91 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[78] 69 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[79] 5 Chart (2019) Position Portugal (AFP)[80] 282 Decade-end charts Chart (2010–2019) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[81] 18

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[82]	7× Platinum	490,000
Austria (IFPI Austria)[83]	Platinum	30,000
Belgium (BEA)[84]	2× Platinum	60,000^*
Canada (Music Canada)[85]	3× Platinum	240,000
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[86]	2× Platinum	180,000
France (SNEP)[87]	Platinum	200,000
Germany (BVMI)[88]	Platinum	400,000
Italy (FIMI)[89]	Platinum	50,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[90]	Platinum+Gold	90,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)[91]	2× Platinum	60,000
Poland (ZPAV)[92]	Platinum	20,000
Portugal (AFP)[93]	Platinum	10,000
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[94]	Gold	20,000
Sweden (GLF)[95]	4× Platinum	32,000,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[96]	2× Platinum	40,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[97]	2× Platinum	1,200,000
United States (RIAA)[98]	Platinum	1,000,000
^*sales figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone streaming-only figures based on certification alone

See also

• List of number-one dance singles of 2017 (U.S.)

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