Assumptions (song)
2022 synth-pop song
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"Assumptions" is a song written, produced, and performed by Scottish musician Sam Gellaitry. Originally released in 2021 on the IV EP, the song had a resurgence in popularity in 2025 thanks to its use in a viral video featuring Russian dancer Ruslan Aidaev, also known as "Blue Shirt Guy".[1][2] The song peaked at number 5 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in Billboard. The song was also featured as part of the pre-intro of Apple's WWDC 2025, held on June 9, 2025.[3]
| "Assumptions" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Sam Gellaitry | ||||
| from the EP IV | ||||
| Released | 13 May 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2021 | |||
| Genre | Synth-pop | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | FFRR | |||
| Songwriter | Sam Gellaitry | |||
| Producer | Sam Gellaitry | |||
| Sam Gellaitry singles chronology | ||||
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"Assumptions" was originally produced in 2019. In an interview with Billboard, Gellaitry stated that it was "six takes of breathy and high-register shit."[4] In 2021, American producer Yung Bae featured the song in his mix on Triple J.[5] In 2023, producer Kaytranada remixed "Assumptions".[6] Gellaitry described Kaytranada as "a true innovator and inspiration to my music".[7]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
