Help Me Out (Kings song) explained

Help Me Out
Cover:Kings - Help Me Out.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Kings featuring Sons of Zion
Album:Raplist
Genre:Pop, hip-hop
Length:2:15
Label:Arch Angel Records
Producer:Sons of Zion
Chronology:Kings
Prev Title:R.I.P.
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Teach Me How to Love
Next Year:2021

"Help Me Out" is a song by New Zealand musicians Kings and Sons of Zion, which was released as a single in October 2020. The song was a commercial success in New Zealand, receiving a platinum certification and was one of the top New Zealand top 50 singles of 2021.

Background and composition

The song was written together by Kings, Joel Latimer, and Sam Eriwata of Sons of Zion, and New Zealand producer Matt Sadgrove.[1]

Release and promotion

"Help Me Out" was first released as a single on 16 October 2020,[2] [3] becoming a hit on New Zealand radio and streaming services in 2021.[4] Kings promoted the song with self-directed music video in October 2020, featuring dancers Riley Bourne and Hana Morris.[5] [6] "Help Me Out" was added to Kings' album Raplist in mid-2021 as a bonus track.[7]

The song was a commercial success, becoming the 9th best performing song by a New Zealand artist in the country in 2021,[8] and the 34th best performing song overall. At the 2022 Pacific Music Awards, "Help Me Out" won the NZ On Air Radio Airplay Award and NZ On Air Streaming Award.[9]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and news sources.[10] [1]

Charts

Year-end charts

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kings ft. Sons Of Zion - Help Me Out. 19 November 2020 . . 15 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Help Me Out (feat. Sons Of Zion) - Single . . 27 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Kings Shares 'Help Me Out' Feat. Sons Of Zion . Hit Up Ange . 16 October 2020. 27 April 2023.
  4. Web site: Kings and Theia deliver a slice of Māori excellence on ‘Pohewatia’ . muzic.net.nz . 10 September 2021 . 27 April 2023.
  5. Web site: Kings Directs Stunning Music Video For His Single With Sons Of Zion. 21 April 2021 . . 15 April 2023.
  6. Web site: Kings - Help Me Out Ft. Sons Of Zion (OFFICIAL VIDEO). 15 October 2020 . Youtube . 15 April 2023.
  7. Web site: 1000x - Kings. 28 June 2021 . . 15 April 2023.
  8. Web site: Official Top 20 NZ Singles: End of Year Charts 2021. Recorded Music NZ. 27 January 2022.
  9. Web site: Pacific Music Awards 2022: SWIDT, Kings win major awards. Darren . Bevan. Newshub . 5 August 2022 . 15 April 2023.
  10. Web site: Credits / Help Me Out / Kings, Sons of Zion. Tidal. 27 April 2023.
  11. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 8 March 2021. 6 March 2021.
  12. Web site: END OF YEAR CHARTS 2021. NZ Music Charts. RMNZ. 27 January 2022.