Familiar (song) explained

Familiar
Cover:Liam Payne and J Balvin Familiar.png
Alt:Liam Payne and J Balvin standing in front of a graffitied wall
Type:single
Artist:Liam Payne and J Balvin
Album:LP1
Genre:
Label:Capitol
Producer:Mike Sabath
Chronology:Liam Payne
Prev Title:For You
Prev Year:2018
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Next Year:2018

"Familiar" is a song recorded by English singer Liam Payne and Colombian singer J Balvin. It was written and produced by Mike Sabath, with additional writing from LunchMoney Lewis, Balvin and Sean Douglas. The song was released on 20 April 2018 and appears as a bonus track on Payne's debut studio album LP1.

Release

On 25 February 2018, the artists announced the song on social media while they were shooting the music video in Miami.[1] [2] Payne revealed the song's cover art and release date on 16 April. He also tweeted a video featuring some of the lyrics, writing: "[Balvin,] you're gonna have to teach some of my fans Spanish..."[3] [4] [5] He unveiled a snippet of the song on 19 April, which features J Balvin ad-libbing.[6]

Composition

"Familiar" is a Latin, Latin pop and R&B song.[7] [8] According to Billboard, the song "combines Latin vibes with a summery, R&B sound".[9] The lyrics are about impressing a love interest in a nightclub.[10]

Critical reception

Mike Nied of Idolator opined that the song could easily become Payne's "best track yet", writing that "the Latin-tinged crossover hit is sure to storm the charts across the globe and may become his most successful release to date". He also noted Payne's vocal of being "velvety" and "enticing", before praising the song's "internationally appealing production".[10] Shanté Honeycutt of Billboard said, "upon first listen, [the song] induces flashbacks to Justin Timberlake's "Señorita" [...] as does the video," though she also considered Payne and Balvin "made a hit" all on their own.[11] Rianne Houghton of Digital Spy regarded the song as "an excellent attempt at recreating 'Despacito'".[12]

Music Video

The song's music video was released on 4 May 2018, directed by Mark Klasferf. In the video, Liam is seen dancing shirtless and mingling with various women.

Live performances

Payne and J Balvin performed "Familiar" on 15 May 2018 on Good Morning America,[13] and on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 17 May 2018.[14]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[15]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
Argentina Anglo (Monitor Latino)[16] 3
Australia (ARIA)[17] 95
Colombia (National-Report)[18] 33
Croatia (HRT)[19] 15
Ecuador (National-Report)[20] 83
France (SNEP)[21] 103
Ireland (IRMA)[22] 22
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[23] 8
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[24] 10
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[25] 9
Romania (Airplay 100)<--Please do not change this to Romanian Top 100 or Media Forest. The Airplay 100 is Romania's national singles chart from 2012 onwards. For further information, see WP:GOODCHARTS-->[26] 29
Slovenia (SloTop50)[27] 36
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[28] 65
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[29] 46
Ukraine Airplay (Tophit)[30] 112
Venezuela (National-Report)[31] 54

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)Position
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[32] 69
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[33] 99
Iceland (Plötutíóindi)[34] 52
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[35] 91

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Various20 April 2018Digital downloadCapitol
United States1 May 2018Contemporary hit radioRepublic[36]
Rhythmic contemporary radio[37]
Italy4 May 2018Contemporary hit radioUniversal[38]

Notes and References

  1. News: White. Jack. Liam Payne to release new single Familiar featuring J Balvin. 20 April 2018. Official Charts Company. 26 February 2018.
  2. News: Wass. Mike. Liam Payne Announces New Track "Familiar" Featuring J Balvin. 20 April 2018. Idolator. 26 February 2018.
  3. Ginsberg. Gab. Liam Payne Teams Up With J Balvin for Bilingual Single 'Familiar,' Out Friday. 20 April 2018. Billboard. 16 April 2018.
  4. News: Mastrogiannis. Nicole. Liam Payne & J Balvin Team Up on New Song "Familiar". 20 April 2018. iHeartRadio. 17 April 2018.
  5. News: Marti. Diana. Liam Payne and J Balvin Announce New Single "Familiar". 20 April 2018. E! News. 16 April 2018.
  6. News: Prance. Sam. Liam Payne Teases New J Balvin Duet Out This Friday. 20 April 2018. MTV News. 19 April 2018.
  7. Web site: Clip " Familiar " : Liam Payne et J.Balvin attirent les regards et font monter la température. Muller. Thibaut. aficia.info. 4 May 2018. 23 July 2018.
  8. Web site: Liam Payne and J Balvin Team Up for "Familiar" – Listen. Kowalski. Kristine. Celeb Secrets. 21 April 2018.
  9. Billboard Staff. Stream Liam Payne and J Balvin's New Track 'Familiar'. 20 April 2018. Billboard. 20 April 2018.
  10. News: Nied. Mike. Liam Payne Recruits J Balvin For His Best Single Yet, "Familiar". 20 April 2018. Idolator. 20 April 2018.
  11. Liam Payne Releases Spotify Vertical Video for 'Familiar' With J. Balvin: Watch . Honeycutt . Shanté . 8 May 2018 . Billboard . 8 May 2018.
  12. News: Houghton. Rianne. Liam Payne launches his 'Despacito' bid with new single 'Familiar'. 20 April 2018. Digital Spy. 20 April 2018.
  13. Liam Payne Reveals September Album Release Date, Hints at One Direction Reunion: Watch. Billboard. Weatherby. Taylor. 15 May 2018. 15 May 2018.
  14. Watch Liam Payne, J Balvin Perform Summer Jam 'Familiar' on 'Colbert'. Reed. Ryan. 18 May 2018. Rolling Stone. 18 May 2018. 19 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180519033532/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-liam-payne-j-balvin-perform-familiar-on-colbert-w520469. dead.
  15. Web site: Familiar / Liam Payne TIDAL. Tidal. 20 April 2018.
  16. Web site: Top 20 Anglo Argentina – Del 18 al 24 de Junio, 2018. 12 July 2018. es.
  17. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #474. auspOp. 26 May 2018. 26 May 2018. 1 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211101012722/https://www.auspop.com.au/2018/5/aria-chart-watch-474/. dead.
  18. Web site: Top 100 Colombia. es. National-Report. 21 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180704151025/http://www.national-report.com/top-colombia/. 4 July 2018. live.
  19. Web site: Croatia ARC TOP 100. HRT. 20 August 2018. 10 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190410195830/https://radio.hrt.hr/clanak/arc-100-datum-20-kolovoza-2018/176885/. dead.
  20. Web site: Top 100 Ecuador. es. National-Report. 8 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180508140710/http://www.national-report.com/top-ecuador/. 8 May 2018.
  21. Web site: Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 17, 2018). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. fr. 2 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180516211536/http://www.snepmusique.com/tops-semaine/top-singles-telecharges/?ye=2018&we=17. 16 May 2018. dead.
  22. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. 7 July 2018.
  23. Web site: Liam Payne – Lebanese Chart Top 20 History. The Official Lebanese Top 20. 21 June 2018.
  24. Mexico Airplay: May 26, 2018. Billboard. 10 July 2018. subscription .
  25. Web site: NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 30 April 2018. 27 April 2018.
  26. Web site: Airplay 100 – 22 iulie 2018. Kiss FM. ro. 22 July 2018. 2 July 2018.
  27. Web site: SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart. slotop50.si. 5 September 2018. 23 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180723152139/https://www.slotop50.si/Glasbene-lestvice/Tedenske-lestvice/?year=2018&week=29. dead.
  28. Web site: Top 100 Canciones – Semana 24: del 08.06.2018 al 14.06.2018. Productores de Música de España. 20 June 2018. es. PDF.
  29. Web site: Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista. Sverigetopplistan. 18 May 2018.
  30. Web site: Familiar - Liam Payne & J Balvin - Tophit . Tophit. 26 March 2024. ru .
  31. Web site: Top 100 Venezuela. es. National-Report. 18 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180518102743/http://www.national-report.com/top-venezuela/. 18 May 2018. dead.
  32. Web site: Rapports Annuels 2018. Ultratop. 21 December 2018.
  33. Web site: Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2018. 16 November 2020. Mahasz.
  34. Web site: TÓNLISTINN – LÖG – 2018. is. Plötutíóindi. April 1, 2022.
  35. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2018. Official Charts Company. 4 January 2019.
  36. Web site: Top 40/M Future Releases. 21 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180421183148/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases. 21 April 2018.
  37. Web site: Top 40/R Future Releases. 20 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180420122107/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. 20 April 2018.
  38. Web site: LIAM PAYNE FEAT. J BALVIN "Familiar" (Radio Date: 04/05/2018). radiodate.it. 6 May 2018.

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