2018 single by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith
"Promises " is a song by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris and English singer-songwriter Sam Smith . It was released by Columbia Records and Sony Music on 17 August 2018, and included on Smith's third studio album Love Goes (2020),[ 1] [ 2] and Harris' seventh studio album, 96 Months (2024). Both artists co-wrote the song with Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez , who also provided additional vocals to the song, while the song's production was handled solely by Harris. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart on 7 September 2018, having debuted at number four two weeks earlier. It became Harris' tenth British chart-topper and Smith's seventh. In the United States, the single became Harris' twelfth and Smith's first number-one on Billboard ' s Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart in its 6 October 2018 issue.[ 3]
Both artists announced the song via Twitter on 13 August 2018.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] "Very excited about this one", Harris wrote.[ 7] [ 8] Smith added: "Surprise! I'm so excited for you all to hear this song."[ 9] The announcement was accompanied by a Japanese-inspired retro single artwork, which depicts a lone tree rising up in front of the ocean against a faded pink backdrop.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] The song marks Smith's third foray into electronic dance music , after being featured on Disclosure 's singles "Latch " and "Omen " in 2012 and 2015, respectively.[ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16] On 15 August, Smith posted a promotional photo on Twitter ahead of the single's release, showing them and Harris relaxing on a rooftop while sharing a bottle of wine and a pizza.[ 17] The single was released alongside a lyric video.[ 18]
"Promises" is a house and dance-pop song recorded in the key of D♯ minor with a tempo of 123 beats per minute in common time .[ 19] [ 20] It follows a chord progression of Bmaj7 –D♯ m7 –C♯ sus2 , and Smith's vocals span from C♯ 3 to A♯ 4 .[ 21]
Brandy Robidoux of Hollywood Life called the song "a music match made in heaven", writing that Smith's "smooth vocals" provides a "soulful vibe", while retaining the "classic Calvin thumping beat".[ 22]
The music video for "Promises" was released on 4 September, directed by Emil Nava , and it honors the LGBT community with references to the ball scene and voguing .[ 23]
"Promises" – 3:33
Side A: "Promises" – 3:33
Side B: "Promises" (extended mix) – 8:27
Digital download – remixes [ 26]
"Promises" (David Guetta remix) – 3:10
"Promises" (MK remix) – 4:19
"Promises" (Sonny Fodera remix) – 3:57
"Promises" (Illyus & Barrientos remix) – 4:42
"Promises" (Franky Rizardo remix) – 4:26
"Promises" (Mousse T. 's Disco Shizzle remix) – 3:30
"Promises" (Offaiah remix) – 3:09
"Promises" (Sonny Fodera Disco mix) – 3:57
Digital download – extended remixes [ 27]
"Promises" (David Guetta extended remix) – 7:53
"Promises" (MK extended remix) – 8:01
"Promises" (Sonny Fodera extended remix) – 6:19
"Promises" (Illyus & Barrientos extended remix) – 6:00
"Promises" (Franky Rizardo extended remix) – 7:13
"Promises" (Mousse T.'s extended Disco Shizzle remix) – 6:26
"Promises" (Offaiah extended remix) – 7:02
"Promises" (Sonny Fodera extended disco mix) – 7:05
"Promises" (extended mix) – 8:27
Credits adapted from Tidal .[ 24]
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