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| Released | August 6, 2021 | |||
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"Take My Breath" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on August 6, 2021, through XO and Republic Records, as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Dawn FM (2022).[1] The song was written and produced by the Weeknd, Max Martin and Oscar Holter, with Belly receiving additional songwriting credits.[2]
A disco, dance-pop, funk and synthwave track with psychedelic elements,[3][4] "Take My Breath" was met with widespread critical acclaim for the Weeknd's vocals and its production, which was influenced by the beats and synthesizers of the 1980s.[5] The song debuted at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking the Weeknd's thirteenth top 10 entry.[6]
- ^ Hussey, Allison (August 2, 2021). "The Weeknd Releasing New Song "Take My Breath" This Friday: Watch Preview". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "The Weeknd releases steamy new single, 'Take My Breath'". Good Morning America. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- ^ "The Weeknd announces new album, 'Dawn FM' drops on Friday". TheGrio. January 3, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ Blistein, Jon; Legaspi, Althea (August 6, 2021). "The Weeknd Returns With New 'Take My Breath' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ "The Weeknd, 'Take My Breath'". NPR.org. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ Billboard Staff (August 17, 2021). "Five Burning Questions: The Weeknd Debuts at No. 6 With 'Take My Breath,' Makes History With 'Blinding Lights'". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2022.