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"Savior"
"Savior"
Single by Iggy Azalea featuring Quavo
Released	2 February 2018
Genre	Downtempo; house; pop; tropical house;
Length	3:31
Label	Island
Songwriter(s)	Amethyst Kelly; Quavious Marshall; Akil King; Myjah Veira; Kyle Owens; Maurice Simmonds; Ian Devaney; Lisa Stansfield; Andy Morris; Henry Walter;
Producer(s)	Cirkut; Manhun Glow;
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Music video
	"Savior" on YouTube

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"Savior" is a song recorded by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea featuring American rapper Quavo. It was written by Azalea, Quavo, Verse Simmonds, Akil King, Myjah Veira, Kyle Owens, Ian Devaney, Lisa Stansfield, Andy Morris and Cirkut, with production handled by Cirkut and Manhun Glow. The song was released via Island Records on 2 February 2018. It features an interpolation of co-writer Lisa Stansfield's 1989 single "All Around the World" and background vocals from artist Kat Meoz.

Background and release

The song was first teased on 5 December 2016, with a brief snippet of the song playing on a private jet. That same day, a demo version was leaked featuring a guest appearance from Verse Simmonds instead of Quavo.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] On 9 January 2018, Azalea announced she would debut the single in a Super Bowl commercial for Monster Cable.^[6] She said in a Monster press conference at CES 2018 that the song would be officially released "around February 1st".^[7]^[8]^[9] She revealed the song's artwork through social media on 25 January,^[10] followed by short clips and behind the scene shots from the song's lyric video.^[11]^[12] A snippet was posted a day prior to its release, displaying its "island-themed instrumental".^[13]^[14]

She explained the meaning and purpose behind the song in a preview video, saying: "It is not a record about you needing a man or a woman to come and save you in a relationship, it's about you being your own savior and finding your own strength within yourself to figure it the fuck out. It's a really hard record for me to have written and I think it's going to be one I really struggle to perform, too, just 'cause I'll probably wanna cry every single time."^[15] "[The song] was created at a time when I felt so stagnant & alone, but I just couldn't pick up the phone and admit to even my closest friends how hopeless I felt," she wrote in a tweet. "So I hope I can connect with anyone else that's been/going thru it via this song."

Dr. Luke was originally listed as a co-writer and co-producer of the song. Azalea quickly declared via Twitter after causing public backlash, saying that the two producers of the song "have production agreements with Luke", and that she is not affiliated with Luke nor working with him. Luke was subsequently removed from the credits.^[16] It was then speculated Luke was being credited under a pseudonym.^[17]

Azalea stated she written the song because "[she'd] had a big breakup, and [her] career wasn't going well," referencing to her breakup with American basketball player Nick Young.^[18]

Critical reception

Nick Mojica of XXL wrote that the song was "made for dance floors with its tropical-inspired house beat".^[19] Rob Arcand of Spin felt that it features "a low, down-tempo house beat with Quavo at his most melodic, Auto-Tuned self as Iggy aims more for songwriting craftsmanship than rapping acumen this go round".^[20]

Live performances

On 16 March 2018, Azalea joined Demi Lovato on stage to perform "Savior", with Lovato singing the hook, during the latter's sold out headlining show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as a part of the Tell Me You Love Me World Tour.^[21] On 20 March 2018, Azalea performed "Savior" on The Late Late Show with James Corden alongside a choir-esque group of backup singers for the chorus. As Quavo did not perform the song with her, Azalea performed his parts of the song alongside her backup singers. Azalea performed the song with "newly pink" hair, as quoted by Billboard and an "all-black getup".^[22]

Music video

The music video for "Savior" was directed by Colin Tilley and was released on March 1, 2018. It takes place inside a "neon church" and features a plethora of religious imagery and symbolism such as neon halos and crosses, burning roses, and a scene of Azalea being baptized.^[23]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[24]

Iggy Azalea – songwriting
Quavo – songwriting
Akil King – songwriting
Myjah Veira – songwriting
Kyle Owens – songwriting
Verse Simmonds – songwriting
Ian Devaney – songwriting
Lisa Stansfield – songwriting
Andy Morris – songwriting
Henry Walter – songwriting, production
Manhun Glow – production
John Hanes – engineering
Tyler Sheppard – recording engineering assistantance
Kalani Thompson – recording engineering assistantance
Serban Ghenea – mixing
Clint Gibbs – recording engineering
Eric Weaver – recording engineering

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
Australia Urban (ARIA)^[25]	29
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)^[26]	17
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)^[27]	9
Belgium Urban (Ultratop Wallonia)^[27]	26
Canadian Hot Digital Songs (Billboard)^[28]	32
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)^[29]	79
France Downloads (SNEP)^[30]	159
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)^[31]	8
Scotland (OCC)^[32]	91
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[33]	7
US Digital Songs (Billboard)^[34]	20

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)^[35]	Gold	20,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	2 February 2018	Digital download	Island	^[24]
United States	6 February 2018	Rhythmic contemporary radio	Island Republic	^[36]

References

^ A., Aron (31 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Previews Quavo Featured Single "Savior"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Miller, Jordan (5 December 2016). "Iggy Azalea - "Savior"". Breathe Heavy. Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
^ Mojica, Nick (8 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea and Quavo Are Collaborating for New Track "Savior"". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Skelton, Eric (2 February 2018). "Quavo Joins Iggy Azalea on New Single "Savior"". Complex. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ "Iggy Azalea Taps Quavo for New Single 'Savior'". Rap-Up. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Harper, Rosario (31 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea & Quavo's "Savior" Set For Monster Super Bowl LII Spot". SOHH. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Hussein, Wandera (9 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Enlists Quavo For 'Savior' Single". Billboard. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Evans, Gavin (9 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Says Her New Song "Savior" Will Be a Collaboration With Quavo". Complex. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Wright, Hayden (9 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Preps Comeback Single 'Savior' with Quavo". CBS Radio. Archived from the original on 17 March 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Showbiz, Bang (25 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea unveils new song Savior with Quavo". The List. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Pabon, Gabe (1 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea Drops Preview of New Song With Quavo Titled "Savior"". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Dare, Angie (30 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Keeps On Teasing New Quavo Banger: "Last One B/C I Love You & I'm Annoying"". SOHH. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Mojica, Nick (31 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Shares Preview of New Song "Savior" Featuring Quavo". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ "Iggy Azalea Previews Quavo-Assisted Single 'Savior'". Rap-Up. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ "New Music: Iggy Azalea feat. Quavo – 'Savior'". Rap-Up. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Wass, Mike (1 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea Opens Up On Quavo-Assisted "Savior," Clarifies Production Credits". Idolator. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Gaca, Anna (6 February 2018). "Did Dr. Luke Co-Produce Iggy Azalea's "Savior" Under a Dick Joke Pseudonym?". Spin. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
^ Daly, Rhian (4 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea wrote new single 'Savior' in response to her career not 'going well'". NME. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
^ Mojica, Nick (1 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea Teams Up With Quavo on New Song "Savior"". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ Arcand, Rob (2 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea – "Savior" ft. Quavo". Spin. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ "Demi Lovato And Iggy Azalea Perform "Savior" Together". Breathe Heavy. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
^ "Iggy Azalea Rocks Gospel-Tinged 'Savior' on 'The Late Late Show,' Celebrates Permanent U.S. Residency". Billboard. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
^ Goddard, Kevin (March 1, 2018). "Iggy Azalea Takes Over A Neon-Filled Church In New Video For "Savior" With Quavo". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
^ ^a ^b "Savior / Iggy Azalea TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
^ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Urban Singles Chart". ARIA. 12 February 2018. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018.
^ "ARIA Australian Top 20 Artist Singles Chart". ARIA. 12 February 2018. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018.
^ ^a ^b "Iggy Azalea feat. Quavo – Savior" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
^ "February 17, 2018 – Hot Canadian Digital Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018. (subscription required)
^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 35. týden 2018 in the date selector. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 6, 2018)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
^ "Iggy Azalea Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
^ "February 17, 2018 – Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018. (subscription required)
^ "Brazilian single certifications – Iggy Azalea – Savior" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". Archived from the original on 2 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.

External links

"Savior" (lyric video) on YouTube

[1] A., Aron (31 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Previews Quavo Featured Single "Savior"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[2] Miller, Jordan (5 December 2016). "Iggy Azalea - "Savior"". Breathe Heavy. Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2018.

[3] Mojica, Nick (8 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea and Quavo Are Collaborating for New Track "Savior"". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[4] Skelton, Eric (2 February 2018). "Quavo Joins Iggy Azalea on New Single "Savior"". Complex. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[5] "Iggy Azalea Taps Quavo for New Single 'Savior'". Rap-Up. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[6] Harper, Rosario (31 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea & Quavo's "Savior" Set For Monster Super Bowl LII Spot". SOHH. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[7] Hussein, Wandera (9 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Enlists Quavo For 'Savior' Single". Billboard. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[8] Evans, Gavin (9 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Says Her New Song "Savior" Will Be a Collaboration With Quavo". Complex. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[9] Wright, Hayden (9 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Preps Comeback Single 'Savior' with Quavo". CBS Radio. Archived from the original on 17 March 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[10] Showbiz, Bang (25 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea unveils new song Savior with Quavo". The List. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[11] Pabon, Gabe (1 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea Drops Preview of New Song With Quavo Titled "Savior"". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[12] Dare, Angie (30 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Keeps On Teasing New Quavo Banger: "Last One B/C I Love You & I'm Annoying"". SOHH. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[13] Mojica, Nick (31 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Shares Preview of New Song "Savior" Featuring Quavo". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[14] "Iggy Azalea Previews Quavo-Assisted Single 'Savior'". Rap-Up. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[15] "New Music: Iggy Azalea feat. Quavo – 'Savior'". Rap-Up. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[16] Wass, Mike (1 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea Opens Up On Quavo-Assisted "Savior," Clarifies Production Credits". Idolator. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[17] Gaca, Anna (6 February 2018). "Did Dr. Luke Co-Produce Iggy Azalea's "Savior" Under a Dick Joke Pseudonym?". Spin. Retrieved 6 February 2018.

[18] Daly, Rhian (4 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea wrote new single 'Savior' in response to her career not 'going well'". NME. Retrieved 9 December 2019.

[19] Mojica, Nick (1 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea Teams Up With Quavo on New Song "Savior"". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[20] Arcand, Rob (2 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea – "Savior" ft. Quavo". Spin. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[21] "Demi Lovato And Iggy Azalea Perform "Savior" Together". Breathe Heavy. Retrieved 15 March 2019.

[22] "Iggy Azalea Rocks Gospel-Tinged 'Savior' on 'The Late Late Show,' Celebrates Permanent U.S. Residency". Billboard. Retrieved 23 March 2018.

[23] Goddard, Kevin (March 1, 2018). "Iggy Azalea Takes Over A Neon-Filled Church In New Video For "Savior" With Quavo". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 1, 2018.

[Tidal-24] "Savior / Iggy Azalea TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 2 February 2018.

[25] "ARIA Australian Top 40 Urban Singles Chart". ARIA. 12 February 2018. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018.

[26] "ARIA Australian Top 20 Artist Singles Chart". ARIA. 12 February 2018. Archived from the original on 10 February 2018.

[Wallonia-27] "Iggy Azalea feat. Quavo – Savior" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 4 May 2018.

[CanDig-28] "February 17, 2018 – Hot Canadian Digital Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018. (subscription required)

[sc_Czech_Republic_-29] "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 35. týden 2018 in the date selector. Retrieved 3 September 2018.

[FRAweek3-30] "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 6, 2018)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 17 July 2018.

[31] "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2018.

[sc_Scotland_-32] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 February 2018.

[sc_Billboardbubbling100_Iggy_Azalea-33] "Iggy Azalea Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 14 February 2018.

[hotdigitalsongsdebut-34] "February 17, 2018 – Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2018. (subscription required)

[BrazilIggy_AzaleaSaviorsingleCertRef-35] "Brazilian single certifications – Iggy Azalea – Savior" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 20 June 2024.

[36] "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". Archived from the original on 2 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.

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-"'''Savior'''" is a song recorded by Australian rapper [[Iggy Azalea]] featuring American rapper [[Quavo]]. It was written by Azalea, Quavo, Akil King, Myjah Veira, Kyle Owens, [[Verse Simmonds]], Ian Devaney, [[Dr. Luke]], [[Lisa Stansfield]], Andy Morris and [[Cirkut (record producer)|Cirkut]], with production handled by Luke<!--Please DO NOT remove, read the background section-->, Cirkut and Manhun Glow. The song was released via [[Island Records]] on 2 February 2018, as the lead single from Azalea's upcoming second studio album, ''Surviving the Summer'' (2018).
+"'''Savior'''" is a song recorded by Australian rapper [[Iggy Azalea]] featuring American rapper [[Quavo]]. It was written by Azalea, Quavo, [[Verse Simmonds]], [[Akil King]], Myjah Veira, Kyle Owens, Ian Devaney, [[Lisa Stansfield]], Andy Morris and [[Cirkut (record producer)|Cirkut]], with production handled by Cirkut and Manhun Glow. The song was released via [[Island Records]] on 2 February 2018. It features an [[interpolation (popular music)|interpolation]] of co-writer [[Lisa Stansfield]]'s 1989 single "[[All Around the World (Lisa Stansfield song)|All Around the World]]" and background vocals from artist [[Kat Meoz]].
 ==Background and release==
-The song was first teased in December 2016, with a brief snippet of the song playing on a private jet. A demo version was also leaked in December 2016, featuring a guest appearance from Verse Simmonds instead of Quavo.<ref>{{cite news|last=Mojica|first=Nick|title=Iggy Azalea and Quavo Are Collaborating for New Track "Savior"|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/01/iggy-azalea-quavo-savior-collaboration/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=XXL|date=8 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Skelton|first=Eric|title=Quavo Joins Iggy Azalea on New Single "Savior"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/iggy-azalea-quavo-savior|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=2 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Iggy Azalea Taps Quavo for New Single 'Savior'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2018/01/08/iggy-azalea-taps-quavo-for-new-single-savior/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[Rap-Up]]|date=8 January 2018}}</ref> On 9 January 2018, Azalea announced she will be debut the single in a [[Super Bowl]] commercial for [[Monster Cable]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Harper|first=Rosario|title=Iggy Azalea & Quavo's "Savior" Set For Monster Super Bowl LII Spot|url=https://www.sohh.com/iggy-azalea-quavos-savior-set-monster-super-bowl-lii-spot/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[SOHH]]|date=31 January 2018}}</ref> She said in a Monster press conference at [[Consumer Electronics Show|CES]] 2018 that the song would be officially released "around February 1st".<ref>{{cite news|last=Hussein|first=Wandera|title=Iggy Azalea Enlists Quavo For 'Savior' Single|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8093326/iggy-azalea-quavo-single-savior|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=9 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Evans|first=Gavin|title=Iggy Azalea Says Her New Song "Savior" Will Be a Collaboration With Quavo|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2018/01/iggy-azalea-savior-quavo-collaboration|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=Complex|date=9 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wright|first=Hayden|title=Iggy Azalea Preps Comeback Single 'Savior' with Quavo|url=http://news.radio.com/2018/01/09/iggy-azalea-savior-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[CBS Radio]]|date=9 January 2018}}</ref> She revealed the song's artwork through social media on 25 January,<ref>{{cite news|last=Showbiz|first=Bang|title=Iggy Azalea unveils new song Savior with Quavo|url=https://www.list.co.uk/article/98726-iggy-azalea-unveils-new-song-savior-with-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=The List|date=25 January 2018}}</ref> followed by short clips and behind the scene shots from the song's lyric video.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pabon|first=Gabe|title=Iggy Azalea Drops Preview of New Song With Quavo Titled "Savior"|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2018-01-31-iggy-azalea-drops-preview-of-new-song-with-quavo-titled-savior/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[iHeartRadio]]|date=1 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Dare|first=Angie|title=Iggy Azalea Keeps On Teasing New Quavo Banger: "Last One B/C I Love You & I'm Annoying"|url=https://www.sohh.com/iggy-azalea-keeps-teasing-new-quavo-banger-last-one-b-c-love-im-annoying/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=SOHH|date=30 January 2018}}</ref> A snippet was posted a day prior to its release, displaying its "island-themed instrumental".<ref>{{cite news|last=Mojica|first=Nick|title=Iggy Azalea Shares Preview of New Song "Savior" Featuring Quavo|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/01/iggy-azalea-savior-preview-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=XXL|date=31 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Iggy Azalea Previews Quavo-Assisted Single 'Savior'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2018/01/31/iggy-azalea-quavo-savior-snippet/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=Rap-Up|date=31 January 2018}}</ref>
+The song was first teased on 5 December 2016, with a brief snippet of the song playing on a private jet. That same day, a demo version was leaked featuring a guest appearance from Verse Simmonds instead of Quavo.<ref>{{cite news|last=Miller|first=Jordan|title=Iggy Azalea - "Savior"|url=http://www.breatheheavy.com/iggy-azalea-savior/|work=Breathe Heavy|date=5 December 2016|accessdate=8 February 2018|archive-date=9 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209063001/http://www.breatheheavy.com/iggy-azalea-savior/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Mojica|first=Nick|title=Iggy Azalea and Quavo Are Collaborating for New Track "Savior"|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/01/iggy-azalea-quavo-savior-collaboration/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=XXL|date=8 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Skelton|first=Eric|title=Quavo Joins Iggy Azalea on New Single "Savior"|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/iggy-azalea-quavo-savior|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=2 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Iggy Azalea Taps Quavo for New Single 'Savior'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2018/01/08/iggy-azalea-taps-quavo-for-new-single-savior/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[Rap-Up]]|date=8 January 2018}}</ref> On 9 January 2018, Azalea announced she would debut the single in a [[Super Bowl 2018|Super Bowl]] commercial for [[Monster Cable]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Harper|first=Rosario|title=Iggy Azalea & Quavo's "Savior" Set For Monster Super Bowl LII Spot|url=https://www.sohh.com/iggy-azalea-quavos-savior-set-monster-super-bowl-lii-spot/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[SOHH]]|date=31 January 2018}}</ref> She said in a Monster press conference at [[Consumer Electronics Show|CES]] 2018 that the song would be officially released "around February 1st".<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Hussein|first=Wandera|title=Iggy Azalea Enlists Quavo For 'Savior' Single|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8093326/iggy-azalea-quavo-single-savior|accessdate=2 February 2018|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=9 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Evans|first=Gavin|title=Iggy Azalea Says Her New Song "Savior" Will Be a Collaboration With Quavo|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2018/01/iggy-azalea-savior-quavo-collaboration|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=Complex|date=9 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wright|first=Hayden|title=Iggy Azalea Preps Comeback Single 'Savior' with Quavo|url=http://news.radio.com/2018/01/09/iggy-azalea-savior-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[CBS Radio]]|date=9 January 2018|archive-date=17 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317100940/http://news.radio.com/2018/01/09/iggy-azalea-savior-quavo/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She revealed the song's artwork through social media on 25 January,<ref>{{cite news|last=Showbiz|first=Bang|title=Iggy Azalea unveils new song Savior with Quavo|url=https://www.list.co.uk/article/98726-iggy-azalea-unveils-new-song-savior-with-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=The List|date=25 January 2018}}</ref> followed by short clips and behind the scene shots from the song's lyric video.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pabon|first=Gabe|title=Iggy Azalea Drops Preview of New Song With Quavo Titled "Savior"|url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2018-01-31-iggy-azalea-drops-preview-of-new-song-with-quavo-titled-savior/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[iHeartRadio]]|date=1 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Dare|first=Angie|title=Iggy Azalea Keeps On Teasing New Quavo Banger: "Last One B/C I Love You & I'm Annoying"|url=https://www.sohh.com/iggy-azalea-keeps-teasing-new-quavo-banger-last-one-b-c-love-im-annoying/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=SOHH|date=30 January 2018}}</ref> A snippet was posted a day prior to its release, displaying its "island-themed instrumental".<ref>{{cite news|last=Mojica|first=Nick|title=Iggy Azalea Shares Preview of New Song "Savior" Featuring Quavo|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/01/iggy-azalea-savior-preview-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=XXL|date=31 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Iggy Azalea Previews Quavo-Assisted Single 'Savior'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2018/01/31/iggy-azalea-quavo-savior-snippet/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=Rap-Up|date=31 January 2018}}</ref>
 She explained the meaning and purpose behind the song in a preview video, saying: "It is not a record about you needing a man or a woman to come and save you in a relationship, it's about you being your own savior and finding your own strength within yourself to figure it the fuck out. It's a really hard record for me to have written and I think it's going to be one I really struggle to perform, too, just 'cause I'll probably wanna cry every single time."<ref>{{cite news|title=New Music: Iggy Azalea feat. Quavo – 'Savior'|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2018/02/01/new-music-iggy-azalea-quavo-savior/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=Rap-Up|date=1 February 2018}}</ref> "[The song] was created at a time when I felt so stagnant & alone, but I just couldn't pick up the phone and admit to even my closest friends how hopeless I felt," she wrote in a tweet. "So I hope I can connect with anyone else that's been/going thru it via this song."
-Dr. Luke, who previously faced allegations of sexual assault and abuse, was originally listed as a co-writer and co-producer of the song. Azalea quickly declared via Twitter after causing public backlash, saying that the two producers of the song "have production agreements with Luke", and that she is not affiliated with Luke nor working with him. Luke was subsequently removed from the credits.<ref>{{cite news|last=Wass|first=Mike|title=Iggy Azalea Opens Up On Quavo-Assisted "Savior," Clarifies Production Credits|url=https://www.idolator.com/7674418/iggy-azalea-quavo-savior-review-credits|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|date=1 February 2018}}</ref>
+[[Dr. Luke]] was originally listed as a co-writer and co-producer of the song. Azalea quickly declared via Twitter after causing public backlash, saying that the two producers of the song "have production agreements with Luke", and that she is not affiliated with Luke nor working with him. Luke was subsequently removed from the credits.<ref>{{cite news|last=Wass|first=Mike|title=Iggy Azalea Opens Up On Quavo-Assisted "Savior," Clarifies Production Credits|url=https://www.idolator.com/7674418/iggy-azalea-quavo-savior-review-credits|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]|date=1 February 2018}}</ref> It was then speculated Luke was being credited under a pseudonym.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gaca|first=Anna|title=Did Dr. Luke Co-Produce Iggy Azalea's "Savior" Under a Dick Joke Pseudonym?|url=https://www.spin.com/2018/02/iggy-azalea-dr-luke-savior-manhun-glow/|accessdate=6 February 2018|work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|date=6 February 2018}}</ref>
+Azalea stated she written the song because "[she'd] had a big breakup, and [her] career wasn't going well," referencing to her breakup with American basketball player [[Nick Young (basketball)|Nick Young]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Daly|first=Rhian|date=4 February 2018|title=Iggy Azalea wrote new single 'Savior' in response to her career not 'going well'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/iggy-azalea-wrote-new-single-savior-response-career-not-going-well-2236450|work=[[NME]]|access-date=9 December 2019}}</ref>
 ==Critical reception==
-Nick Mojica of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' wrote that the song was "made for dance floors with it's tropical-inspired house beat".<ref>{{cite news|last=Mojica|first=Nick|title=Iggy Azalea Teams Up With Quavo on New Song "Savior"|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2018/02/iggy-azalea-savior-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=XXL|date=1 February 2018}}</ref> Rob Arcand of ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' felt that it features "a low, down-tempo house beat with Quavo at his most melodic, Auto-Tuned self as Iggy aims more for songwriting craftsmanship than rapping acumen this go round".<ref>{{cite news|last=Arcand|first=Rob|title=Iggy Azalea – "Savior" ft. Quavo|url=https://www.spin.com/2018/02/iggy-azalea-savior-ft-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=Spin|date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
+Nick Mojica of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' wrote that the song was "made for dance floors with its [[Tropical house|tropical-inspired house]] beat".<ref>{{cite news|last=Mojica|first=Nick|title=Iggy Azalea Teams Up With Quavo on New Song "Savior"|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2018/02/iggy-azalea-savior-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=XXL|date=1 February 2018}}</ref> Rob Arcand of ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' felt that it features "a low, [[Downtempo|down-tempo]] [[House music|house]] beat with Quavo at his most melodic, Auto-Tuned self as Iggy aims more for songwriting craftsmanship than rapping acumen this go round".<ref>{{cite news|last=Arcand|first=Rob|title=Iggy Azalea – "Savior" ft. Quavo|url=https://www.spin.com/2018/02/iggy-azalea-savior-ft-quavo/|accessdate=2 February 2018|work=Spin|date=2 February 2018}}</ref>
+==Live performances==
+On 16 March 2018, Azalea joined [[Demi Lovato]] on stage to perform "Savior", with Lovato singing the hook, during the latter's sold out headlining show at the [[Barclays Center]] in [[Brooklyn]] as a part of the [[Tell Me You Love Me World Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Demi Lovato And Iggy Azalea Perform "Savior" Together|url=https://www.breatheheavy.com/demi-lovato-hops-remix-iggy-azaleas-savior-listen/|website=Breathe Heavy|accessdate=15 March 2019}}</ref> On 20 March 2018, Azalea performed "Savior" on ''[[The Late Late Show with James Corden]]'' alongside a choir-esque group of backup singers for the chorus. As Quavo did not perform the song with her, Azalea performed his parts of the song alongside her backup singers. Azalea performed the song with "newly pink" hair, as quoted by [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] and an "all-black getup".<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Iggy Azalea Rocks Gospel-Tinged 'Savior' on 'The Late Late Show,' Celebrates Permanent U.S. Residency|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/television/8256719/late-late-show-iggy-azalea-savior-green-card|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref>
+==Music video==
+The music video for "Savior" was directed by [[Colin Tilley]] and was released on March 1, 2018. It takes place inside a "neon church" and features a plethora of religious imagery and symbolism such as neon halos and crosses, burning roses, and a scene of Azalea being baptized.<ref>{{cite news|last=Goddard|first=Kevin|title=Iggy Azalea Takes Over A Neon-Filled Church In New Video For "Savior" With Quavo|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/iggy-azalea-takes-over-a-neon-filled-church-in-new-video-for-savior-with-quavo-new-video.43326.html|accessdate=March 1, 2018|work=HotNewHipHop|date=March 1, 2018}}</ref>
 ==Credits and personnel==
 Credits adapted from [[Tidal (service)|Tidal]].<ref name="Tidal">{{cite web|title=Savior / Iggy Azalea TIDAL|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/84002387|website=Tidal|accessdate=2 February 2018}}</ref>
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-* Iggy Azalea – songwriting
+* [[Iggy Azalea]] – songwriting
-* Quavo – songwriting
+* [[Quavo]] – songwriting
-* Akil King – songwriting
+* [[Akil King]] – songwriting
 * Myjah Veira – songwriting
 * Kyle Owens – songwriting
-* Verse Simmonds – songwriting
+* [[Verse Simmonds]] – songwriting
 * Ian Devaney – songwriting
+* [[Lisa Stansfield]] – songwriting
-* Dr. Luke<!--Please DO NOT remove, read the background section--> – songwriting, production
-* Lisa Stansfield – songwriting
 * Andy Morris – songwriting
-* Henry Walter – songwriting, production
+* [[Cirkut|Henry Walter]] – songwriting, production
 * Manhun Glow – production
 * John Hanes – engineering
-* Tyler Sheppard – assistant record engineering
+* Tyler Sheppard – recording engineering assistantance
-* Kalani Thompson – assistant record engineering
+* Kalani Thompson – recording engineering assistantance
-* Serban Ghenea – mixing
+* [[Serban Ghenea]] – mixing
-* Clint Gibbs – record engineering
+* Clint Gibbs – recording engineering
-* Eric Weaver – record engineering
+* Eric Weaver – recording engineering
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+==Charts==
+{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
+|-
+! scope="col"| Chart (2018)
+! scope="col"| Peak<br /> position
+|-
+! scope="row"| Australia Urban ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/urban-singles-chart|title=ARIA Australian Top 40 Urban Singles Chart|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]]|date=12 February 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210151821/https://www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/urban-singles-chart|url-status=live|archivedate=10 February 2018}}</ref>
+| 29
+|-
+! scope="row"| Australian Artist Singles ([[ARIA Charts|ARIA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/australian-artist-singles-chart|title=ARIA Australian Top 20 Artist Singles Chart|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]]|date=12 February 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180210152526/https://www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/australian-artist-singles-chart|url-status=live|archivedate=10 February 2018}}</ref>
+| 17
+|-
+{{single chart|Wallonia Tip|9|artist=Iggy Azalea feat. Quavo|song=Savior|rowheader=true|accessdate=4 May 2018|refname=Wallonia}}
+|-
+! scope="row"| Belgium Urban ([[Ultratop]] Wallonia)<ref name="Wallonia"/>
+| 26
+|-
+! scope="row"| Canadian Hot Digital Songs (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="CanDig">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2018-02-17/hot-canada-digital-song-sales |title=February 17, 2018 – Hot Canadian Digital Songs |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=14 April 2018}} {{subscription required}}</ref>
+| 32
+|-
+{{single chart|Czech Republic|79|year=2018|week=35|rowheader=true|accessdate=3 September 2018}}
+|-
+! scope="row"| France Downloads ([[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]])<ref name="FRAweek3">{{cite web|url=http://www.snepmusique.com/tops-semaine/top-singles-telecharges/?ye=2018&we=06|title=Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 6, 2018)|publisher=[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique]]|language=French|accessdate=17 July 2018}}</ref>
+| 159
+|-
+! scope="row"| New Zealand Heatseekers ([[Recorded Music NZ|RMNZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/singles/2018-02-09|title=NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=12 February 2018|access-date=9 February 2018}}</ref>
+| 8
+|-
+{{single chart|Scotland|91|date=20180209|rowheader=true|accessdate=10 February 2018}}
+|-
+{{single chart|Billboardbubbling100|7|artist=Iggy Azalea|rowheader=true|accessdate=14 February 2018}}
+|-
+! scope="row"| US [[Digital Songs]] (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="hotdigitalsongsdebut">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2018-02-17/hot-digital-song-sales |title=February 17, 2018 – Digital Song Sales |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=14 April 2018}} {{subscription required}}</ref>
+| 20
+|}
+==Certifications==
+{{Certification Table Top}}
+{{Certification Table Entry|region=Brazil|title=Savior|artist=Iggy Azalea|award=Gold|type=single|certyear=2024|relyear=2018|access-date=20 June 2024}}
+{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true | nosales=true | noshipments=true}}
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+[[Category:Downtempo songs]]
+[[Category:House music songs]]
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+[[Category:Music videos directed by Colin Tilley]]
+[[Category:Quavo songs]]
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 [[Category:Songs written by Quavo]]
-[[Category:Songs written by Dr. Luke]]
 [[Category:Songs written by Lisa Stansfield]]
-[[Category:Songs written by Cirkut (record producer)]]
+[[Category:Songs written by Cirkut]]
-[[Category:Song recordings produced by Dr. Luke]]
+[[Category:Song recordings produced by Cirkut]]
-[[Category:Song recordings produced by Cirkut (record producer)]]
+[[Category:Tropical house songs]]
 [[Category:Pop ballads]]
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+[[Category:Songs written by Ian Devaney]]
+[[Category:Songs written by Verse Simmonds]]
+[[Category:Songs about loneliness]]

v t e Iggy Azalea
Discography Videography Awards and nominations Songs
Studio albums	The New Classic (Reclassified) In My Defense The End of an Era
EPs	Glory Survive the Summer Wicked Lips
Mixtapes	Ignorant Art TrapGold
Singles	"Work" "Bounce" "Change Your Life" "Fancy" "Black Widow" "Beg for It" "Trouble" "Pretty Girls" "Team" "Mo Bounce" "Switch" "Savior" "Kream" "Sally Walker" "Started" "Fuck It Up" "Lola" "Dance Like Nobody's Watching" "Sip It"
Featured singles	"Beat Down" "Problem" "No Mediocre" "Booty"
Other songs	"Pussy" "Impossible Is Nothing" "Iggy SZN" "Heavy Crown" "Go Hard or Go Home" "All Hands on Deck (Remix)"
Concert tours	The New Classic Tour Great Escape Tour I Feel Good Tour
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v t e Quavo
Discography
Studio albums	Quavo Huncho (2018) Rocket Power (2023)
Collaborative albums	Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho (with Travis Scott as Huncho Jack) (2017) Only Built for Infinity Links (with Takeoff) (2022)
Singles	"Champions" "Go Off" "Ice Tray" "Workin Me" "Hotel Lobby (Unc & Phew)" "Turn Yo Clic Up" "Tough"
Featured singles	"Get Home" "Minnesota" "Pick Up the Phone" "Castro" "Good Drank" "Congratulations" "I'm the One" "Trap Paris" "Raf" "Portland" "Strip That Down" "Know No Better" "Savior" "Pineapple" "Bigger Than You" "No Brainer" "Bacc At It Again" "Had Enough" "Intentions"
Other songs	"OMG" "Rap Saved Me" "Boo'd Up" (Remix) "Flip the Switch" "Future" "Shake the Room" "Aim for the Moon" "Snitching" "West Coast Shit" "To The Bone"
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