Middle (song)
2015 single by DJ Snake featuring Bipolar Sunshine
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"Middle" is a song by French DJ and record producer DJ Snake featuring vocals from British singer Bipolar Sunshine. The song was released as a single on 16 October 2015 by Interscope Records. In July 2016, the song was announced as the lead single from DJ Snake's debut album, Encore (2016).
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| Single by DJ Snake featuring Bipolar Sunshine | ||||
| from the album Encore | ||||
| Released | 16 October 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | EDM, bass music[1] | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| DJ Snake singles chronology | ||||
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| Bipolar Sunshine singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Middle" on YouTube | ||||
It was written by William Grigahcine, Aaron Kleinstub and Adio Marchant, and produced by the latter of two.
Critical reception
Entertainment Weekly writer Chuck Arnold called it a "breezy twirler that achieves after-hours airiness."[2] Ed Ledsham of Drowned in Sound put it alongside "Talk" for their "finer qualities of contemporary pop-dance" and the vocal talents of their respective featured artists, noting how Bipolar Sunshine's delivery was "particularly unique."[3]
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on March 16, 2016, on DJ Snake's YouTube account on Vevo.[4]
It was directed by Colin Tilley and features The Hunger Games actor Josh Hutcherson and actress Kiersey Clemons.[5] Principal photography took place in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Decade-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[44] | 6× Platinum | 420,000‡ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria)[45] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| Belgium (BRMA)[46] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[47] | 3× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[48] | 5× Platinum | 400,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[49] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[50] | Platinum | 133,333‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[51] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[52] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[53] | Gold | 30,000* |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[54] | 4× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[55] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[56] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[57] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Sweden (GLF)[58] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[59] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[60] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||