| Silent Assassin | |
| Cover: | Silent_assassin_by_Tkay_Maidza_and_Flume.png |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Tkay Maidza and Flume |
| Album: | Sweet Justice |
| Released: | 7 July 2023[1] |
| Length: | 2:07 |
| Label: | 4AD, Dew Process |
| Producer: | Flume |
| Chronology: | Tkay Maidza |
| Prev Title: | Be Somebody |
| Prev Year: | 2023 |
| Next Title: | Ring-a-Ling |
| Next Year: | 2023 |
"Silent Assassin" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Tkay Maidza and Australian electronic musician Flume released on 7 July 2023[2] as the lead single from Maidza's second studio album, Sweet Justice.
In a press statement, Maidza said "I like to move in silence, but this song is a reminder that people shouldn't count me out or underestimate my abilities; they should be afraid when I'm quiet as I come back more evolved".[3]
At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Hip Hop/Rap Release.[4]
The song was nominated for Best Single at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards.[5]
The Milo Lee directed music video premiered on YouTube on 6 July 2023.[6] [3] It sees a battle-ready Maidza performing her song in the desert.[2]
Conor Lochrie from Rolling Stone Australia said "The track is anthem of self-empowerment and self-confidence, the sound of two artists at the top of their game combining to strong effect."[2]
Courtney Fry from Triple J called the collaboration "the link up of the year... showing off the precision and speed of both artists." Fry said "With Tkay's laser-focused bars and Flume's abrasive production, it's one that'll ring around in your ears for ages."[7]
Walden Green from The Fader said "On 'Silent Asassin'... both artists are most definitely in the zone."[8]
| Peak position | ||
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 21 |
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