"Blank Marquee" is a song by Malaysian singer Yuna featuring American rapper G-Eazy, released as a second single for her fourth international studio album (her seventh overall), Rouge.[1] It is co-written by Yuna, Chloe Angelides, Robin Hannibal and G-Eazy, with Hannibal serves as the producer. The song was released on 16 May 2019 by Verve Music Group.[2]
| "Blank Marquee" | ||||
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| Single by Yuna and G-Eazy | ||||
| from the album Rouge | ||||
| Released | 16 May 2019 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Verve Forecast, UMG Recordings | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Robin Hannibal | |||
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| G-Eazy singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Blank Marquee" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
editThe music video for "Blank Marquee" was directed by Yuna's husband, Adam Sinclair and features award-winning actor Amerul Affendi and US-based Malaysian supermodel Atikah Karim.[3] The video was filmed in some locations in Kuala Lumpur including Bukit Bintang and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).[4] Some scenes in the video also filmed at The Kuala Lumpur Journal hotel.[5]
The music video was released on Yuna's official YouTube and Vevo account at the official launch date.[6]
Critical reception
editRania Aniftos from Billboard wrote that the song follows "a suspicious deal that transpires in Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur".[6] Nada Mesh from HotNewHipHop deemed it as "a beat reminiscent of a Pharell and Daft Punk type song".[7] Skylar de Paul from The Daily Californian said that the song was "an empowering lo-fi funk" and felt that the track is "a melodic argument between both sides of the disagreement, and boy is it entertaining".[8] Adriane Pontecorvo from PopMatters described that Yuna's refrain of the song "that sells this as a song to belt out even as the singer keeps things subtle".[9]
Personnel
editSong
- Yuna – vocal, composition
- Chloe Angelides, Robin Hannibal and Gerald Gillum – composition
Music video
- Amerul Affendi – The Villain
- Atikah Karim – The Driver
- Noorul-Hudaa – extras
- Elena Laurel Moujing – extras
- Tess Pang – extras
- Anessa Alsagoff – extras
- Adam Sinclair – director
- Kroll Azry, Jorene Chew – producer
- Eric Hu – executive producer
- Aidil Razali – director of photography
- Rabbani Sujak – art director
- Yeoh Po Li – make-up artist
- Ajay Kumar – editor
- Pitt Haniff – assistant producer
- Haida Yusof-Yeomans, Zulvanny Andiny – stylist
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Malaysia (RIM)[10] | 12 |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[11] | 17 |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 16 May 2019 | Digital download, streaming[12] | Verve Music Group |
References
edit- ^ Georgie Joseph (16 May 2019). "Yuna duet dengan G-Eazy". Harian Metro. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- ^ Tahir Alhamzah (16 May 2019). "#Showbiz: Yuna, G-Eazy team up for 'Blank Marquee'". New Straits Times. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ Joe Lee (16 May 2019). "Yuna releases new single, second collaboration with American rapper G-Eazy (VIDEO)". The Malay Mail. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ "Lagu bertaraf Grammy? Yuna dan G-Eazy cipta magis menerusi Blank Marquee". Astro Awani. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ Tara Thiagarajan (17 May 2019). "Yuna Released A Brand-New Song With G-Eazy & The Music Video Shows KL in All Its Glory!". World of Buzz. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ a b Rania Aniftos (16 May 2019). "Yuna Teams Up With G-Eazy for 'Blank Marquee': Watch the Video". Billboard. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ Nada Mesh (16 May 2019). "Yuna & G-Eazy Come Together Again On New Single "Blank Marquee"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
- ^ Skylar de Paul (19 July 2019). "Yuna's 'Rouge' is sophisticated story of empowerment, reflection, class". The Daily Californian. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ Adriane Pontecorvo (12 July 2019). "Yuna Embraces Her Global Pop Superstar Status on 'Rouge'". PopMatters. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- ^ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia" (PDF). Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ^ "Yuna Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ "Blank Marquee - Single by Yuna". Spotify. 16 May 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.