One in a Million (Bebe Rexha and David Guetta song) explained

One in a Million
Cover:Bebe Rexha and David Guetta - One in a Million.png
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Type:single
Artist:Bebe Rexha featuring David Guetta
Released:August 4, 2023
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Length:2:40
Label:Warner
Producer:
  • David Guetta
  • Burns
  • Timofey Reznikov
Chronology:Bebe Rexha
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Prev Year:2023
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"One in a Million" is a song by American singer Bebe Rexha and French record producer David Guetta. The song was written by Rexha, Burns, Martin Coogan, Scott Dittrich, Timofey Reznikov, Sarah Solovay and Ido Zmishlany, and produced by Burns, Reznikov, and Guetta, all three of whom also wrote the song. The fifth collaboration between Rexha and Guetta, it was released for digital download and streaming in various countries by Warner on August 4, 2023. The EDM and pop song samples Guetta's 2009 single "When Love Takes Over". In its lyrics, Rexha marvels at the existence of her significant other.

"One in a Million" received positive reviews from music critics for its music, production and Rexha's vocal delivery. The song reached number nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and number 79 on the UK Singles Chart. The cyberspace and futuristic-themed music video premiered on Rexha's YouTube channel on September 26, 2023. The song was nominated in the inaugural category of Best Pop Dance Recording at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Rexha and Guetta performed the song live at the Billboard Music Awards and the closing ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.

Background and composition

In April 2023, Rexha shared a brief snippet of "One in a Million" on the social media platform TikTok.[1] Warner released it for digital download and streaming in various countries on August 4, 2023. Produced by Timofey Reznikov, Guetta and Burns, the song was written by the latter two along with Rexha, Martin Coogan, Scott Dittrich, Timofey Reznikov, Sarah Solovay and Ido Zmishlany.[2] The song marks the fifth collaboration between Rexha and Guetta following their songs "Hey Mama" (2015), "Say My Name" (2018), "Family" (2021) and "I'm Good (Blue)" (2022).[3] Inspired by house music,[4] "One In A Million" is an EDM and pop song that samples Guetta's collaboration with American singer Kelly Rowland "When Love Takes Over" (2009).[5] [6] The song's lyrics are a homage to love, wherein Rexha marvels at the existence of a significant other,[4] [7] placing emphasis on the exploration of profound connections.[5] [8] Exploring the essence of trust, Rexha conveys her emotions through lines such as, "You're my one, one, one in a million. It's like someone picked you outta the sky. Maybe I met you for a reason."[5] [8]

Reception

Upon its release, "One in a Million" garnered a positive reception from music critics. Chris Vuoncino from We Rave You highlighted the song for its quality that encapsulates the "iconic" collaboration between Rexha and Guetta.[5] He also acclaimed its "timeless" melody and lyrics, Rexha's "radio-friendly" vocal delivery and Guetta's "pristine" production quality.[5] Emily Zemler for Rolling Stone commended the collaborative effort as "buoyant", acknowledging its "anthemtic and club-ready" qualities.[7] Juan Ignacio Herrero of Los 40 positioned the song as a potential "summer anthem" and labeled it a "sequel" to Guetta's previous song, "When Love Takes Over".[3] Isidora González also from Los 40 identified the song's distinctive features, describing them as a "pure expression" with "stimulating" beats, "powerful" vocals and "cheerful" melodies.[9] Jovi Marques for Papelpop complimented the song's dynamic progression and Rexha's "electrifying" vocals.[10] A critic from NRJ hailed the collaborative evolution between the artists on their success with "I'm Good (Blue)", noting that the song "seamlessly continues" the path set by its predecessor.[6] Furthermore, the song secured the sixth position on BuzzFeed's list of Best Underrated Songs of 2023 and was included on Billboard's 30 Best Dance Songs of the year.[11] [12] Representing Rexha's fourth and Guetta's 13th nomination to date,[13] the song garnered a nomination in the inaugural category of Best Pop Dance Recording at the 66th edition of the Grammy Awards.[14] [15] [16]

"One in a Million" made its debut at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in the issue dated August 19, 2023. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number 79 on the UK Singles Chart, while achieving a higher position at number 30 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. Reaching the top 30 in Belgium and the Netherlands, it peaked at number 41 in Slovakia, number 55 in the Czech Republic, number 57 in Poland, number 58 in the Croatia, number 105 in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and number 122 in Russia. Furthermore, Billboard showcased "One in a Million" in its annual compilation of the top Hot Dance/Electronic songs for 2023.

Promotion

An official music video for "One in a Million" premiered to Rexha's official YouTube channel on September 26, 2023.[17] A cyberspace and futuristic-themed video, it was directed by Corey Wilson and produced by Erica Gould.[17] [18] [19] The video commences with a camera glide from Rexha's shoulder, capturing her interaction with a phone displaying the video.[17] The visual then advances as the camera transitions into virtual environments, presenting Rexha within a turquoise setting illuminated by ascending laser lights.[17] This is followed by a scene in a black environment where she is surrounded by descending laser lights of various colors.[17] The narrative unfolds further as the camera introduces Guetta throughout a digital projection in a dark backdrop, engaging in a performance complemented by synchronised white lines moving in harmony with the beat.[17] [18] The visual narrative persists with interspersed shots depicting Rexha within the aforementioned settings, accompanied by dynamic transitions in the colors of the lights.[17] Tomás Mier from Rolling Stone cited the video as a exploration of "love in cyberspace" and noted its resonance following the substantial success of "I'm Good (Blue)".[18] André Luiz of Papelpop highlighted the futuristic theme, where Rexha exudes confidence and "showcases her beauty" across various scenes.[19] On November 19, 2023, Rexha and Guetta premiered their collaboration "One in a Million" for the first time at the Billboard Music Awards.[20] [21] [22] Another live rendition from both artists occurred at the closing ceremony of the FIFA Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia.[23]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023–24)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[24] 100
Croatia (HRT)[25] 58
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[26] 4
Latvia Airplay (TopHit)[27] 24
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[28] 29
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[29] 6
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[30] 57
Russia Airplay (TopHit)128
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[31] 19
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[32] 7

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[33] 6
Latvia Airplay (TopHit)[34] 22
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[35] 38

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[36] 43
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[37] 125
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[38] 50
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[39] 55

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)Label
VariousAugust 4, 2023Warner
FranceRadio airplay
United Kingdom
ItalyAugust 11, 2023Radio airplay

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mazzuco . Amauri . Papelpop . Bebe Rexha usa sample de Kelly Rowland e David Guetta em nova canção; ouça prévia . November 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122202751/https://www.papelpop.com/2023/04/bebe-rexha-usa-sample-de-kelly-rowland-e-david-guetta-em-nova-cancao-ouca-previa/ . November 22, 2023 . pt-br . April 6, 2023 . live.
  2. Web site: . One In A MillionSingle by Bebe Rexha and David Guetta . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122143031/https://open.spotify.com/album/65L5VcKGKe6sOJIPNFc0Q1 . November 22, 2023 . August 4, 2023 . live. Note: Click on the three dots on the right of the track to display the credits.
  3. Web site: Herrero . Juan Ignacio . . David Guetta y Bebe Rexha lanzan la secuela de 'When love takes over' en su nueva colaboración: 'One in a million' . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122184145/https://los40.com/2023/08/04/david-guetta-y-bebe-rexha-lanzan-la-secuela-de-when-love-takes-over-en-su-nueva-colaboracion-one-in-a-million/ . November 22, 2023 . es . August 4, 2023 . live.
  4. Web site: Berthelot . Théau . . David Guetta et Bebe Rexha sous les stroboscopes pour le clip 'One in a Million' (màj) . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122145120/https://www.chartsinfrance.net/David-Guetta/news-125700.html . November 22, 2023 . fr . September 29, 2023 . live.
  5. Web site: Vuoncino . Chris . We Rave You . David Guetta & Bebe Rexha return for 'One In A Million': Listen . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122144143/https://weraveyou.com/2023/08/david-guetta-bebe-rexha-one-in-a-million/ . November 22, 2023 . August 5, 2023 . live.
  6. Citations regarding the radio airplay release of "One in a Million" by Bebe Rexha and David Guetta in France:
  7. Zemler . Emily . . Bebe Rexha, David Guetta Celebrate Love on Soaring Club Anthem 'One in a Million' . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230804095233/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bebe-rexha-david-guetta-one-in-a-million-single-1234800711/ . August 4, 2023 . August 4, 2023 . live.
  8. Web site: Smith . Carl . Official Charts Company (OCC) . Bebe Rexha: 'I stare at my Number 1 Award every morning!' . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230801214313/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/bebe-rexha-interview-one-in-million/ . August 1, 2023 . July 27, 2023 . live.
  9. Web site: González . Isidora . Los 40 . Bebe Rexha Y David Guetta Se Juntaron Para Lanzar Su Nueva Cancion 'One In A Million' . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122185932/https://los40.cl/2023/bebe-rexha-y-david-guetta-se-juntaron-para-lanzar-su-nueva-cancion-one-in-a-million-162408.html . November 22, 2023 . es . August 4, 2023 . live.
  10. Web site: Marques . Jovi . Papelpop . Bebe Rexha e David Guetta voltam a trabalhar juntos na faixa 'One in a Million' . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122203452/https://www.papelpop.com/2023/08/bebe-rexha-e-david-guetta-voltam-a-trabalhar-juntos-na-faixa-one-in-a-million/ . November 22, 2023 . pt-br . August 4, 2023 . live.
  11. Web site: Firriolo . Andrew . . 2023 Is Nearly Over, But These 17 Songs Made It Just A Bit More Bearable . 24 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231221083152/https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/top-songs-2023 . 21 December 2023 . 19 December 2023 . live.
  12. Bain . Katie . Denis . Kyle . Leight . Elias . Lipshutz . Jason . Renner Brown . Eric . Rodriguez . Krystal . Unterberger . Andrew . . The 30 Best Dance Tracks of 2023: Staff Picks . 24 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231224004547/https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-dance-songs-2023/bebe-rexha-david-guetta-one-in-a-million/ . 24 December 2023 . 15 December 2023 . live.
  13. Web site: . Bebe Rexha Artist . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122193422/https://www.grammy.com/artists/bebe-rexha/243493 . November 22, 2023 . live.
  14. Web site: Grammy Awards . David Guetta Artist . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122193515/https://www.grammy.com/artists/david-guetta/12848 . November 22, 2023 . live.
  15. Web site: Grammy Awards . 2024 Grammy Nominations: See The Full Nominees List . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122193812/https://www.grammy.com/news/2024-grammy-nominees-best-pop-dance-recording . November 22, 2023 . November 10, 2023 . live.
  16. Web site: Westervelt . Nina . . Grammy Awards 2024: The Full List of Nominees . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122194040/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/10/arts/music/grammys-nominee-list-2024.html . November 22, 2023 . November 10, 2023 . live.
  17. News: . . Bebe Rexha & David GuettaOne in a Million Official Music Video . November 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231124134500/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zQwHAaj4ZI . November 24, 2023 . September 26, 2023 . live.
  18. Mier . Tomás . Rolling Stone . Bebe Rexha Dreams About Love in the Cyberspace in 'One in a Million' Video . November 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231124135710/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bebe-rexha-drops-one-in-a-million-david-guetta-video-1234831619/ . November 24, 2023 . September 26, 2023 . live.
  19. Web site: Luiz . André . Papelpop . Bebe Rexha mostra que é 'One In A Million' em clipe futúristico com David Guetta . November 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231124135421/https://www.papelpop.com/2023/09/bebe-rexha-mostra-que-e-one-in-a-million-em-clipe-futuristico-com-david-guetta-parceria/ . November 24, 2023 . pt-br . September 26, 2023 . live.
  20. Billboard . Bebe Rexha Performs 'I'm Good (Blue)' & 'One In a Million' With David Guetta Billboard Music Awards 2023 . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122205429/https://www.billboard.com/video/bebe-rexha-im-good-one-in-a-million-2023-billboard-music-awards-performance/ . November 22, 2023 . November 19, 2023 . live.
  21. Liebig . Lorie . . Bebe Rexha and David Guetta Light Up the 2023 Billboard Music Awards with 'I'm Good' and 'One In a Million' . November 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231120024550/https://americansongwriter.com/bebe-rexha-and-david-guetta-light-up-the-2023-billboard-music-awards-with-im-good-and-one-in-a-million/ . November 20, 2023 . live.
  22. Web site: Seemayer . Zach . Entertainment Tonight (ET) . 2023 Billboard Music Awards: All the Best and Biggest Performances of the Night! . November 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231121132853/https://www.etonline.com/2023-billboard-music-awards-all-the-best-and-biggest-performances-of-the-night-215208 . November 21, 2023 . November 19, 2023 . live.
  23. Web site: . Bebe Rexha dhe David Guetta me performancë të hatashme në ceremoninë hapëse të Kampionatit Botëror të Klubeve 2023 . 23 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231222215207/https://telegrafi.com/bebe-rexha-dhe-david-guetta-performance-te-hatashme-ne-ceremonine-hapese-te-kampionatit-boteror-te-klubeve-2023/ . 22 December 2023 . sq . 22 December 2023 . live.
  24. Web site: Top Radio Hits Belarus Weekly Chart: Sep 14, 2023. TopHit. 17 May 2024.
  25. Web site: Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) . Peggy Gou deveti tjedan predvodi Arc 100, The Rolling Stones skočili na broj dva . November 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231126142037/https://radio.hrt.hr/drugi-program/glazba/peggy-gou-deveti-tjedan-predvodi-arc-100-the-rolling-stones-skocili-na-broj-dva-11048208 . November 26, 2023 . hr . September 19, 2023 . live.
  26. Web site: Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart: Dec 14, 2023. TopHit. July 18, 2024.
  27. Web site: Top Radio Hits Latvia Weekly Chart: Aug 17, 2023. TopHit. July 18, 2024.
  28. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Aug 24, 2023. TopHit. July 18, 2024.
  29. Web site: . NZ Hot Singles Chart14 August 2023 . November 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231127154148/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5638 . November 27, 2023 . August 14, 2023 . live.
  30. Web site: . OLiSoficjalna lista airplay . Select week 02.09.2023–08.09.2023. . November 20, 2023 . pl . 23 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230123185634/https://www.olis.pl/charts/oficjalna-lista-airplay . live .
  31. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 10/09/2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230910064506/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 2023-09-10 . it . . 10 September 2023 . 18 July 2024.
  32. Web site: . Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 32 . November 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231127154458/https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/215?dspy=2023&dspp=32 . November 27, 2023 . sv . live.
  33. Web site: Top Radio Hits Estonia Monthly Chart: November 2023. TopHit. July 18, 2024.
  34. Web site: Top Radio Hits Latvia Monthly Chart: September 2023. TopHit. July 18, 2024.
  35. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: August 2023. TopHit. July 18, 2024.
  36. Web site: Top Radio Hits Estonia Annual Chart 2023. TopHit. July 18, 2024.
  37. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Annual Chart 2023. TopHit. July 18, 2024.
  38. Web site: Dutch Top 40 . Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2023 . January 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231231221518/https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2023 . 31 December 2023 . nl . live.
  39. Web site: Billboard . Hot Dance/Electronic SongsYear-End Charts 2023 . November 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231122130032/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2023/hot-dance-electronic-songs/ . November 22, 2023 . live.

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