Battle Cry (Havana Brown song)
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| Single by Havana Brown featuring Bebe Rexha and Savi | ||||||||||
| Released | 24 July 2015 | |||||||||
| Format | Digital download | |||||||||
| Genre | Dance-pop | |||||||||
| Length | 3:17 | |||||||||
| Label | Universal Music Australia | |||||||||
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"Battle Cry" is a song by Australian DJ and recording artist Havana Brown featuring Bebe Rexha and Savi. The song was released as a single on 24 July 2015[2] and debuted on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart at number 59 for the week commencing 17 August 2015.[3]
Background and release
By the end of 2014, Havana Brown had scored her 4th consecutive number 1 single in the US on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.[4]
In early 2015, Brown released two singles; both collaborations and both dance tracks. On 7 July, Havana announced the release of a new single via a short video message upload onto her Facebook page.[5] Song and video previews followed before the song made its premiere on Nova on 23 July 2015. [6]
The single is described as a change from her usual dance anthems and she credits her 30th birthday with the new sound.[7] In discussing the song, Brown said, “I still love my club music but there are different things that are inspiring me now.”[8]
In an interview with Vegas Magazine, Savi discussed having met Havana Brown in 2009/10 when Brown travelled to the United States, promoting “We Run the Night”. Savi remixed the track and said the two had talked about working on something together. In 2015, Savi remixed Bebe Rexha’s song, "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy”. “Battle Cry” provided the opportunity for all three to work together.[9]
Music video
The music video was directed by The Squared Division and released on Havana Brown's Vevo account on 30 July 2015 at a total length of 3 minutes and 29 seconds.[10]
The video has been described as "glam-western" and sees Brown wearing a '70s-inspired outfit as she goes "bad girl" in the desert, exacting revenge on several shirtless men.[11][12]
In an interview, Brown explained the reason for the western-themed video, saying "I think in the song, there's a lot of metaphors that relate to the Western [theme], the bangs, and the gun, talking about rifles, it's a very tough song. It's a song about not allowing people to walk all over you and demanding some sort of respect."[13]
Critical reception
Mike Wass of Idolator gave the song a positive review saying, "A fiery kiss-off anthem, 'Battle Cry' finds the divas coming to terms with their bad boyfriends. Bebe sings in a hook-filled verse, while Havana handles the chorus over a light dub-step breakdown [and] the track exceeds all expectations."[14]
However, Kevipod on Direct Lyrics expected better, writing "I find it to be a bit disappointing".[15]
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 59 |
References
- ↑ "Havana Brown Battle Cry". www.josepvinaixa.com. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ↑ "Battle Cry feat Bebe Rexha & Savi". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- 1 2 Ryan, Gavin (15 August 2015). "ARIA Singles: Delta Goodrem 'Wings' Tops Australian Chart". Noise11. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- ↑ "Havana Brown new single Battle Cry out now". www.hushhushbiz.com. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ↑ "NEW SONG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! "Battle Cry - Featuring BeBe Rexha & Savi" July 24th #BattleCry - Super excited, cant wait for you to hear it.". Havana Brown on Facebook. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ "#BattleCry is premiering on Nova TONIGHT!!! Tune in to #SmallzySurgery from 7pm.. @Smallzy". Havana Brown on Facebook. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ "Havana Brown's next single marks a move away from club influences". The Daily Telegraph. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ↑ Jonathon Moran (4 August 2015). "Havana Brown engaged: Singer off the market after getting engaged to her manager Vince Deltito". Perth Now. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ↑ Tess Eyrich (21 July 2015). "DJ Savi talks music in Las Vegas nightlife". Vegas Magazine. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ↑ "Havana Brown - Battle Cry ft. Bebe Rexha, Savi". Havana Brown Vevo on YouTube. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ "VIDEO PREMIERE: HAVANA BROWN - 'BATTLE CRY'". VMusic. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ Mike Wass (30 July 2015). "Havana Brown Is A Flawless Femme Fatale In "Battle Cry": Watch The Bebe Rexha-Less Video". Spin Media. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ Jordan Millar (30 July 2015). "Havana Brown talks Battle Cry music video". Breathe Heavy. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ↑ Mike Wass (24 July 2015). "Havana Brown Joins Forces With Bebe Rexha (And Savi) For Massive Pop Anthem "Battle Cry": Listen". Idolator. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ "Havana Brown recruits Bebe Rexha for new single Battle Cry". Direct Lyrics. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.