Bacon (song) explained

Bacon
Cover:NickJonasBacon.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Nick Jonas featuring Ty Dolla $ign
Album:Last Year Was Complicated
Genre:R&B
Producer:Sir Nolan
Chronology:Nick Jonas
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Prev Year:2016
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"Bacon" is a song by American singer Nick Jonas featuring fellow American singer Ty Dolla $ign. It was released on July 12, 2016, as the second single from the former's third studio album, Last Year Was Complicated.[1] The song was written by the artists alongside Muni Long and producer Sir Nolan. "Bacon" was nominated for the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards for the category Song of Summer. It was the second consecutive year that Jonas was nominated for the award.

Background and release

On March 24, 2016, Jonas announced the song as part of the track list for his new album.[2] In March, it was revealed that singer Ty Dolla $ign had a feature on the record.[3] According to Jonas the song is about when you are out of a relationship and you start to be okay with the fact that it's ended, saying "In my case my life was great, it’s so good that we should throw some bacon on it to make it even better".[4] The track premiered on June 3, 2016, and was sent to US rhythmic radio on July 12, 2016, as the album's second single, replacing "Chainsaw", which had originally been confirmed for the position.[5] [6]

Critical reception

Kaitlyn Tiffany of The Verge compared the song to "Lucozade" to Zayn Malik and wrote that Ty Dolla $ign's verse is "explicitly about sex, but doesn't have anything to do with bacon".[7] Kristie Rohwedder from Bustle wrote that the song is "another reason to be stoked" for the album.[8] Idolator's Rachel Sonis called the song "super weird", saying that "I don’t get this one".[9] Eddie Fu from Uproxx called it a "grown and sexy R&B track", also writing that "Ty Dolla $ign has shown he’s adept at working with pop acts in the past... and the R&B singer has delivered once again".[10] Brianna Wiest of Teen Vogue called it a "super catchy, upbeat song" that "may seem like your average, everyday, low-key newly-single anthem".[11]

Composition

"Bacon" is composed in the key of A♯ minor. The verse, pre-chorus and chorus are sung by Jonas, while Ty Dolla $ign raps during the song's bridge.[12]

Music video

A music video of the song was released on Tidal on June 6, 2016, with a 30-second teaser available to non-subscribers.[13] The music video was filmed in New Orleans and is set in the vintage diner Ted's Frostop. It features Nick dancing with friends and eating bacon. Meanwhile, Ty Dolla $ign makes a cameo in a music video setting, complete with models and lowriders.[14] On June 10, 2016, the music video was uploaded on Jonas' Vevo channel.[15] Chord Overstreet of Jonas's Safehouse Records label also appears in the video.[16]

Commercial performance

The song reached the top 40 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart at number 37 and the Rhythmic Songs chart at number 35, becoming his first single to miss the top 30 on both charts. The song failed to enter the Billboard Hot 100 but reached number 20 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.

Live performance

On April 24, 2016, Jonas performed "Bacon" during his set at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. On June 10, 2016, he performed the songs on Today.[17] On August 28, 2016, Jonas and Ty performed the song at the MTV Video Music Awards.[18] On September 20, 2016, he performed the song solo on The Late Late Show with James Corden.[19] The song is also part of the set list of his Future Now Tour.[20]

Track listing

  1. "Bacon" – 4:08

Release history

RegionDateFormatVersionLabel
WorldwideJune 3, 2016Digital downloadOriginal[21]
United StatesJuly 12, 2016Rhythmic contemporary
August 16, 2016Contemporary hit radio[22]
United KingdomSeptember 30, 2016Digital downloadHoodboi Remix[23]
United States[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases. All Access. https://web.archive.org/web/20160712013906/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. July 12, 2016 .
  2. Nick Jonas Reveals New Album Title, Song Names, Collaborators & Drops Single 'Close' - Billboard. Billboard.
  3. Oberg. Emily. Nick Jonas Teaches Us How to Box and Talk to Girls in Get Sweaty with Emily Oberg. Complex. February 23, 2016. March 26, 2016. Complex Media Inc.. United States.
  4. Web site: Nick Jonas Has A New Song Called 'Bacon,' But What Does It Mean?. Ali. Szubiak. Popcrush.com. 7 April 2016 . 20 October 2021.
  5. Web site: Nick Jonas Chainsaw Music Video — Singer's New Music Video Features a Former Co-Star. Teen Vogue. 9 May 2016.
  6. Web site: Island Records . Island Records . Island Records . May 9, 2016 . September 25, 2016.
  7. Web site: Nick Jonas released a song about bacon, and I have no idea if that's a sex thing. The Verge. June 3, 2016. September 25, 2016.
  8. Web site: Lyrics From Nick Jonas' "Bacon" That Would Make For Wonderfully Confusing Text Messages. Bustle. June 4, 2016. September 25, 2016.
  9. Web site: Nick Jonas Links Up With Ty Dolla $ign On Super Weird "Bacon" Single: Listen. Idolator. June 3, 2016. September 25, 2016.
  10. Web site: Nick Jonas Shows He's All Grown Up On His New Song 'Bacon' With The Help Of Ty Dolla $ign. Uproxx. June 3, 2016. September 25, 2016.
  11. Web site: Nick Jonas's New Love Song Is Dedicated to "Bacon," Because He Just Gets Us. Teen Vogue. June 3, 2016. September 25, 2016.
  12. Web site: Key of Bacon by Nick Jonas In what key?. 2021-08-19. inwhatkey.com.
  13. Colin . Stutz . Nick Jonas Serves Up Tasty 'Bacon' Video With a Side of Ty Dolla $ign . Billboard . June 6, 2016 . June 18, 2016.
  14. Web site: Video: Nick Jonas feat. Ty Dolla $ign – 'Bacon'. Rap-Up.
  15. Web site: Nick Jonas - Bacon ft. Ty Dolla $ign . . June 10, 2016 . August 19, 2016.
  16. Web site: Daw. Robbie. Chord Overstreet Talks "Homeland," Nick Jonas And Making His Post-'Glee' Music: Interview Idolator. Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com. 29 November 2016. 11 October 2016.
  17. Web site: Ree . Hines . Nick Jonas rocks TODAY with a 'Complicated' concert on the plaza . TODAY.com . June 10, 2016 . June 18, 2016.
  18. Nick Jonas Will Perform 'Bacon' at the VMAs With Ty Dolla $ign. Time. August 17, 2016. August 19, 2016.
  19. Nick Jonas Brings Home the 'Bacon' on 'The Late Late Show': Watch. Billboard. 20 October 2021.
  20. Web site: Concert review: Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas launch tour in Atlanta - Atlanta Music Scene with Melissa Ruggieri. Music.blog.ajc.com. 20 October 2021. 29 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160729070225/http://music.blog.ajc.com/2016/06/30/concert-review-and-photos-demi-lovato-and-nick-jonas-launch-tour-in-atlanta-with-heart-and-soul/. dead.
  21. Monique . Melendez . Nick Jonas Featuring Ty Dolla $ign Drop 'Bacon': Listen . Billboard . June 3, 2016 . June 18, 2016.
  22. News: Top 40/M Future Releases. August 16, 2016. All Access. https://web.archive.org/web/20160814212819/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases. August 14, 2016 .
  23. Web site: Nick Jonas on Apple Music. Music.apple.com. 20 October 2021.
  24. Web site: Bacon (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) [Hoodboi Remix) - Single by Nick Jonas|date=30 September 2016|access-date=20 October 2021|website=Music.apple.com].