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"Savior"
Single by Iggy Azalea featuring Quavo
from the album Surviving the Summer
Released2 February 2018 (2018-02-02)
GenrePop[1]
Length3:31
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Iggy Azalea singles chronology
"Switch"
(2017) 		"Savior"
(2018)
Quavo singles chronology
"Cupido"
(2018) 		"Savior"
(2018)

"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, with production handled by Luke, 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).

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.[2][3][4] On 9 January 2018, Azalea announced she will be debut the single in a Super Bowl commercial for Monster Cable.[5] She said in a Monster press conference at CES 2018 that the song would be officially released "around February 1st".[6][7][8] She revealed the song's artwork through social media on 25 January,[9] followed by short clips and behind the scene shots from the song's lyric video.[10][11] A snippet was posted a day prior to its release, displaying its "island-themed instrumental".[12][13]

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."[14] "[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.[15]

Critical reception

Nick Mojica of XXL wrote that the song was "made for dance floors with it's tropical-inspired house beat".[16] 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".[17]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[18]

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

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 2 February 2018 Digital download Island [18]
United States 6 February 2018 Rhythmic contemporary
[19]

References

  1. ^ A., Aron (31 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Previews Quavo Featured Single "Savior"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  2. ^ Mojica, Nick (8 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea and Quavo Are Collaborating for New Track "Savior"". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  3. ^ Skelton, Eric (2 February 2018). "Quavo Joins Iggy Azalea on New Single "Savior"". Complex. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  4. ^ "Iggy Azalea Taps Quavo for New Single 'Savior'". Rap-Up. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  5. ^ Harper, Rosario (31 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea & Quavo's "Savior" Set For Monster Super Bowl LII Spot". SOHH. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  6. ^ Hussein, Wandera (9 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Enlists Quavo For 'Savior' Single". Billboard. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  7. ^ Evans, Gavin (9 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Says Her New Song "Savior" Will Be a Collaboration With Quavo". Complex. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  8. ^ Wright, Hayden (9 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Preps Comeback Single 'Savior' with Quavo". CBS Radio. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  9. ^ Showbiz, Bang (25 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea unveils new song Savior with Quavo". The List. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  10. ^ Pabon, Gabe (1 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea Drops Preview of New Song With Quavo Titled "Savior"". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Mojica, Nick (31 January 2018). "Iggy Azalea Shares Preview of New Song "Savior" Featuring Quavo". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Iggy Azalea Previews Quavo-Assisted Single 'Savior'". Rap-Up. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  14. ^ "New Music: Iggy Azalea feat. Quavo – 'Savior'". Rap-Up. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  15. ^ Wass, Mike (1 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea Opens Up On Quavo-Assisted "Savior," Clarifies Production Credits". Idolator. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  16. ^ Mojica, Nick (1 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea Teams Up With Quavo on New Song "Savior"". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  17. ^ Arcand, Rob (2 February 2018). "Iggy Azalea – "Savior" ft. Quavo". Spin. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  18. ^ a b "Savior / Iggy Azalea TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
  19. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". Archived from the original on 2 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
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