Good Thing (Sage the Gemini song) explained
Good Thing |
Cover: | SagetheGeminiGoodThing.jpg |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Sage the Gemini featuring Nick Jonas |
Recorded: | 2015 |
Producer: | Ilya |
Chronology: | Sage the Gemini |
Prev Title: | Guatanamera |
Prev Year: | 2015 |
Next Title: | Friday Night |
Next Year: | 2015 |
"Good Thing" is a song by American rapper Sage the Gemini featuring vocals from Nick Jonas. It was released on May 18, 2015, via Republic Records as the intended lead single from the former's upcoming second studio album Bachelor Party.[1] The song peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Background
An early version of the song leaked online on April 4, 2015.[2] Talking about the collaboration, Jonas said that it was a "great next step for his career", hoping for the song to become a successful summer hit.[3] The song was eventually released in explicit and clean versions on May 18, 2015.[4] The song appeared on the re-release of Nick Jonas' 2014 self-titled album, Nick Jonas X2.[5]
Music video
The music video for the song was shot in early May 2015 in Los Angeles and received its premiere via complex.com on May 21, 2015, being added to Vevo shortly afterwards.[6] [7] Directed by Hannah Lux Davis. the video takes an exotic approach, where Woods and Jonas are prominently featured in a lush, tropical backdrop, surrounded by models.[8]
Reception
Christina Lee of Idolator wrote that "the song proves that Sage the Gemini can write a smash hit if he wants".[2] Rapup.com called the song "seductive", adding that the rappers rhymes are heartfelt. while Nick delivers a soulful hook.[9] Brendan V van DJbooth said that "even though the rapper is the headliner of the collaboration, the song is mostly commanded by the Jonas brother, as you’ll hear a lot of his crooning over the roaring synthercizers".[10] Vibe's Mia V. praised Nick's strong R&B vocals while the rapper switched it up with a silky smooth sixteen.[11] MTV's Madeline Roth called the song "the perfect summer song with plenty of spellbinding rhymes and soulful refrain".[12]
Live performance
Sage the Gemini and Nick Jonas performed the song during the July 23 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[13] Jonas performed the song live during his Live in Concert tour.[14] He also performed the song during We Can Survive 2015.[15] The song is part of the setlist of the Future Now Tour.[16]
Track listings
- "Good Thing" – 3:46
- "Good Thing" – 3:46
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | May 18, 2015 | Digital download | Republic |
Germany[19] |
Notes and References
- Web site: New Video: Sage The Gemini – 'Good Thing' (Feat. Nick Jonas) . HipHop-N-More.com . 2015-05-21 . 2015-05-28.
- Web site: Lee . Christina . Nick Jonas Joins Sage The Gemini On "Good Thing": Listen . Idolator.com . 5 April 2015. 2015-05-28.
- Web site: Nick Jonas Talks Fall Tour With Bebe Rexha, 'Good Thing' With Sage the Gemini . Ryanseacrest.com . 2015-05-18 . 2015-05-28.
- Nick Jonas Announces 'Live In Concert' Tour: See the Dates! . Billboard . 18 May 2015. 2015-05-28.
- Web site: Nick Jonas X2 by Nick Jonas . . . 20 November 2015 . November 20, 2015.
- Web site: Ortiz . Edwin . Premiere: Watch Sage the Gemini's "Good Thing" Video f/ Nick Jonas . Complex.com . 2015-05-21 . 2015-05-28.
- Web site: Sage the Gemini - Good Thing (ft. Nick Jonas) . Hit-zound.nl . 2013-08-15 . 2015-05-28.
- Web site: Sage the Gemini "Good Thing" (featuring Nick Jonas) [Official Single Cover] . iMusicBuzz.com . 2015-05-11 . 2015-05-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150520002439/http://imusicbuzz.com/sage-the-gemini-good-thing-featuring-nick-jonas-official-single-cover/ . 2015-05-20 . dead .
- Web site: New Music: Sage the Gemini feat. Nick Jonas – 'Good Thing' . Rap-Up.com . 2015-05-18 . 2015-05-28.
- News: Sage The Gemini - Good Thing . Djbooth . Djbooth.net . 2015-05-19 . 2015-05-28.
- Web site: Golding . Shenequa . Sage The Gemini And Nick Jonas 'Good Thing' . Vibe.com . 2015-05-18 . 2015-05-28 . 2016-12-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161220103205/http://www.vibe.com/2015/05/sage-the-gemini-and-nick-jonas-team-up-for-good-thing/ . dead .
- Web site: v . Nick Jonas Just Dropped A Sexy New Song AND Announced A Headlining Tour . https://web.archive.org/web/20150522014359/http://www.mtv.com/news/2164852/nick-jonas-new-song-and-tour/ . dead . May 22, 2015 . Mtv.com . 2015-05-19 . 2015-05-28.
- Web site: Sage the Gemini, Nick Jonas Performing on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". Headlineplanet.com. 12 July 2015.
- Web site: Photos: Nick Jonas and Bebe Rexha Perform at the House of Blues in Chicago. Theearlyregistration.com. 15 September 2015.
- Web site: We Can Survive Review!. Stagerightsecrets.com. 25 October 2015.
- Web site: Concert review: Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas launch tour in Atlanta | Atlanta Music Scene with Melissa Ruggieri. 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/ . 22 May 2023. 2016-07-29 .
- Web site: iTunes - Music - Good Thing (feat. Nick Jonas) - Single by Sage the Gemini . Itunes.apple.com . 2015-05-18 . 2015-05-28.
- Web site: iTunes - Music - Good Thing (feat. Nick Jonas) - Single by Sage the Gemini . Itunes.apple.com . 2015-05-18 . 2015-05-28.
- Web site: Good Thing [feat. Nick Jonas] [Explicit]: Sage The Gemini: Amazon.de: MP3-Downloads |publisher=Amazon.de |date= |access-date=2015-05-28}}</ref>
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|The Netherlands<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/nl/album/good-thing-feat.-nick-jonas/id993003528 |title=iTunes - Muziek - 'Good Thing (feat. Nick Jonas) - Single' van Sage the Gemini |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2015-05-19 |access-date=2015-05-28}}</ref>
|rowspan="4"|Digital download
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|New Zealand<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/good-thing-feat.-nick-jonas/id993003528 |title=iTunes - Music - Good Thing (feat. Nick Jonas) - Single by Sage the Gemini |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2015-05-19 |access-date=2015-05-28}}</ref>
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|United Kingdom<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/good-thing-feat.-nick-jonas/id993003528 |title=iTunes - Music - Good Thing (feat. Nick Jonas) - Single by Sage the Gemini |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=1992-06-20 |access-date=2015-05-28}}</ref>
|rowspan="2"|September 4, 2015
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|Ireland<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/good-thing-feat.-nick-jonas/id993003528 |title=iTunes - Music - Good Thing (feat. Nick Jonas) - Single by Sage the Gemini |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=1992-06-20 |access-date=2015-05-28}}</ref>
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