Silent Assassin (song) explained

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]

Music video

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]

Reception

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]

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 21

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tkay Maidza Shares New Track, 'Silent Assassin' . The Quietus. 7 July 2023. 13 July 2023. Christian Eede .
  2. Web site: Tkay Maidza and Flume Thrillingly Combine on 'Silent Assassin' . Rolling Stone Australia. 7 July 2023. 13 July 2023. Conor Lochrie.
  3. Web site: Tkay Maidza and Flume team up for new single, 'Silent Assassin'. NME. 7 July 2023. 13 July 2023. Surej Singh.
  4. Web site: Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards. Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. 24 September 2023.
  5. Web site: Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees. Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
  6. Web site: Tkay Maidza & Flume - Silent Assassin (Official Video). YouTube. 6 July 2023. 13 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Tkay Maidza and Flume link up for buzzy new track, 'Silent Assassin'. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 7 July 2023. 13 July 2023. Courtney Fry.
  8. Web site: Tkay Maidza and Flume are in the zone on new collab "Silent Assassin". The Fader. 6 July 2023. 13 July 2023.
  9. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 17 July 2023. 15 July 2023.