Suga's Interlude Explained

Suga's Interlude
Cover:Halsey - Suga’s Interlude.png
Type:Promotional single
Artist:Halsey and Suga of BTS
Album:Manic and the EP Collabs
Genre: K-pop[1] [2]
Label:Capitol
Producer:
Chronology:Halsey promotional singles
Prev Title:Finally // Beautiful Stranger
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:The End
Next Year:2024

"Suga's Interlude" (Suga being stylized in all upper case)[3] [4] is a song by American singer Halsey and South Korean rapper Suga of BTS. It was released on December 6, 2019 through Capitol Records as the third promotional single from Halsey's third studio album, Manic (2020). The song was released simultaneously with the album's second promotional single "Finally // Beautiful Stranger".[5] [6]

Background and composition

In an Instagram live, Halsey explained why she included Suga on the track, stating "Yoongi is really introspective and has this really intelligent perspective on where we are and what we are doing in our unique lifestyles". "Suga's Interlude" is a "downtrodden"[7] K-pop[1] [2] ballad based around a "somber piano melody",[7] exploring themes of fulfilment, self-loathing and egotism while "encouraging fans to keep pursuing their dreams and look to the future".[8]

Critical reception

Lexi Lane from Atwood Magazine mentioned that the "combination of rap and Halsey's slower singing parts mesh well together sonically and provide a bridge between languages and cultures".[9] Sara Delgado, writing for Teen Vogue, described the track as a "soft tempo track" that "mixes piano keys with airy synths", along with "Halsey's soulful vocals with Suga's sharp rap skills".[10] In an article for Consequence of Sound, Nara Corcoran called the track a "downtrodden ballad" with Halsey "singing sorrowfully over a somber piano melody", and Suga "rapping in Korean quickly but gently" for various verses.[11] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard described the production as "mournful, piano-led" that sees "Halsey [unfurl] a full chorus that focuses on inner struggle" while "Suga flies in with quick-hitting rhymes". Lipshutz also mentioned the "creative chemistry on display" that suggested a "fruitful partnership", as a possible reason why Suga appeared on the track.[12]

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[13] 27
Canada Hot Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[14] 25
Finland Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[15] 1
Greece Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[16] 4
Malaysia (RIM)[17] 15
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] 18
Norway Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[19] 8
Singapore (RIAS)[20] 29
South Korea (Gaon)[21] 194
Sweden Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[22] 2
US Pop Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[23] 9

Certification

!Region!Certification!Certified Units/Sales!Ref
BrazilGold40.000[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wood . Mikael . Review: Who's the real Halsey? On genre-hopping new album 'Manic,' elusiveness is a strength . Los Angeles Times . 17 January 2020 . January 16, 2020.
  2. Web site: Hughes . Mary . ALBUM REVIEW: Halsey reveals her bruised heart on 'Manic' . RIFF Magazine . 17 January 2020 . January 16, 2020.
  3. Web site: SUGA's Interlude. Spotify. December 15, 2019.
  4. Web site: Halsey: SUGA's Interlude - Music on Google Play. Google Play Music. December 15, 2019.
  5. Halsey Shares 'Finally' & Evocative 'Suga's Interlude' Featuring BTS's Suga: Stream It Now. Billboard. December 15, 2019.
  6. Hear Halsey Collaborate With BTS' SUGA on 'SUGA's Interlude'. Zemler. Emily. December 6, 2019. Rolling Stone. December 15, 2019.
  7. Web site: Corcoran . Nina . Halsey shares new songs "Suga's Interlude" and "Finally // Beautiful Stranger": Stream . Consequence of Sound . 17 January 2020 . December 6, 2019.
  8. Web site: Halsey, BTS member Suga team up on new song. Martin. Annie. UPI. 16 December 2019.
  9. Web site: Lane . Lexi . THIS JUST IN: HALSEY DISPLAYS DUALITY IN NEW SONGS "FINALLY // BEAUTIFUL STRANGER" AND "SUGA'S INTERLUDE" . Atwood Magazine . 13 December 2019 . 16 December 2019.
  10. Web site: Halsey and Suga's New Song Has Fans Feeling a Lot of Feelings. Delgado. Sara. 6 December 2019. Teen Vogue. 16 December 2019.
  11. Web site: Halsey shares new songs "Suga's Interlude" and "Finally // Beautiful Stranger": Stream. Corcoran. Nara. 6 December 2019. Consequence of Sound. 16 December 2019.
  12. First Stream: New Music From Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Halsey Feat. BTS' Suga & More. Lipshutz. Jason. Billboard. 16 December 2019.
  13. Web site: ARIA Australian Top 40 Digital Tracks. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 16, 2019. December 16, 2019.
  14. Canadian Hot Digital Songs Sales). Billboard. 2020-01-10.
  15. Finland Digital Song Sales - Week 19/12/21. . English. 2020-01-10.
  16. Greece Digital Song Sales - Week 19/12/21. . English. 2020-01-10.
  17. Web site: Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles In Malaysia. English. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. December 23, 2019.
  18. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. December 16, 2019. December 16, 2019.
  19. Norway Digital Song Sales - Week 19/12/21. . English. 2020-01-10.
  20. Web site: RIAS International Top Charts Week 50. Recording Industry Association (Singapore). https://web.archive.org/web/20191219021004/https://www.rias.org.sg/rias-top-charts/. December 19, 2019.
  21. Web site: 2019년 49주차 Digital Chart . gaon.co.kr . December 16, 2019.
  22. Sweden Digital Song Sales - Week 19/12/21. . English. January 10, 2020.
  23. Halsey Chart History. https://web.archive.org/web/20191207132426/https://www.billboard.com/music/Halsey/chart-history/PPD. dead. December 7, 2019. Billboard. December 18, 2019.
  24. Web site: CERTIFICADOS . 2024-03-25 . Pro-Música Brasil . pt-BR.

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