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| Single by Ashnikko featuring Grimes | ||||
| from the album Demidevil | ||||
| A-side | "Daisy" | |||
| Released | June 17, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 2:05 | |||
| Label | Parlophone | |||
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"Cry" is a song by American singer and rapper Ashnikko featuring vocals from Canadian singer-songwriter Grimes. It was released on June 17, 2020 through Parlophone Records as the lead single from Ashnikko's debut mixtape, Demidevil. It was produced by Ebenezer and written by Ashnikko, Grimes, Ebenezer, and Faangs. A nu metal, rap rock, and hyperpop track, its lyrics are dedicated to Ashnikko's ex-best friend who had sex with her ex-boyfriend.
The song was met with generally positive reviews from music critics, and was included on NPR's list of the best songs of 2020. The animated music video for the song was directed by Mike Anderson and released the same day as the song. It was nominated for Best Pop Video – UK at the 2020 UK Music Video Awards.