Starving (song)

"Starving"
Single by Hailee Steinfeld and Grey featuring Zedd
from the album Stay + and the EP Haiz (reissues)
ReleasedJuly 19, 2016 (2016-07-19)
Genre
Length3:01
Label
Songwriters
Producers
Hailee Steinfeld singles chronology
"Rock Bottom"
(2016) 		"Starving"
(2016) 		"Digital Love"
(2017)
Grey singles chronology
"Starving"
(2016) 		"Adrenaline"
(2016)
Zedd singles chronology
"True Colors"
(2016) 		"Starving"
(2016) 		"Adrenaline"
(2016)
Music video
"Starving" on YouTube

"Starving" is a song by American singer Hailee Steinfeld and American duo Grey, featuring Russian-German producer Zedd. The song was written by Grey members Michael Trewartha and Kyle Trewartha, Robert McCurdy, Christopher Petrosino, and Asia Whiteacre.[1] The song, a pop and EDM record, was produced by Grey and Zedd themselves, alongside Chris "Tek" O'Ryan. It was released on July 19, 2016, through Republic Records and Universal Music Group, as Grey's debut single.[2] "Starving" is included on the third digital reissue edition of Steinfeld's debut extended play (EP), Haiz (2016),[3] alongside the Japanese edition of the EP and Zedd's first compilation album, Stay + (2017).

Upon its release, the song was received positively by music critics, who praised the record for its sound and lyrics. Commercially, the single reached the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and number 12 in the United States. The song was also certified 4× Platinum in Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. It is currently Steinfeld's highest-charting single to date. A music video for the song, released on September 27, 2017, features Steinfeld dancing with a quartet of shirtless men.

Background

In an interview with Nylon's Irina Grechko, Steinfeld said "'Starving' is a song about sort of knowing someone, or getting to know that certain someone, to the point where even though you were somebody before that person came along, they have given you this whole new outlook on yourself and on life. It's this idea that since you came into my life everything is different, and I didn't know that it could be this different since you came into my life."[4]

Release

The song was originally released as a non-album single on the 19th of July, 2016, through Republic Records and Universal Music Group, before it was included on the third digital reissue of Steinfeld's debut extended play (EP), Haiz (released via Republic). It would later be put onto the EP's Japanese edition, released on the 19th of August, 2016. As for Zedd, the song was released on his debut compilation album, Stay +, released on the 27th of December, 2017, through Universal Music Japan.

Critical reception

Katherine Barner of Idolator called the song "a dreamy, teen romance anthem."[5] Teen Vogue's Isis Briones said that the song "has a soft guitar start and builds up to a mellow dance tune, perfect for a low-key summer night with your best friends. Thanks to the catchy lyrics and Zedd's smooth transitions, you'll instantly pick up on all the words to the song after just listening to it a few times. There's no doubt this single will soon top the charts, so get on it early and add it to your playlist ASAP."[6]

Commercial performance

United States of America

"Starving" debuted at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated August 20, 2016.[7] The song rose 31–24 on the chart dated October 15, 2016, making it Steinfeld's highest-charting single to date (ahead of the number 30-peaking "Love Myself").[8] It reached a peak position of 12 on the chart dated December 17, 2016.[9] "Starving" is Steinfeld's second top 40 single, Grey's first, and Zedd's fifth.[10] It is also Steinfeld's highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 to date. By the end of 2016, the song was positioned at number 94 on the chart.

On the Pop Airplay chart, "Starving" debuted at number 32 on the chart dated August 13, 2016 and reached a peak position of 5 on the chart dated January 14, 2017.[11] The single became Steinfeld's first top 10 on the chart in November 2016.[12] The single also charted at number 8 on the Adult Pop Airplay chart, number 34 on the Dance Club Songs chart, number 12 on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay, and number 34 on the Rhythmic Airplay chart. It was also certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for equivalent sales of 4,000,000 units in the United States. By the end of 2017, the song was positioned at number 40 on the Adult Top 40 and number 34 on the Mainstream Top 40.

Canada

In Canada, "Starving" debuted at number 86 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 chart dated August 27, 2016.[13] The song reached a peak position of 9 on the chart dated January 14, 2017, earning Steinfeld her first top 10 single in that country.[13] By the end of 2016, the single was positioned at number 88 on the chart. The single also charted at number 46 on the Canada AC chart and number 21 on the Hot AC chart, and peaked at number 6 on the CHR/Top 40. It was additionally certified 4× Platinum by Music Canada (MC) for equivalent sales of 320,000 units in the country. By the end of 2017, the song was positioned eight spots higher, at number 80 on the chart.

Europe

In Austria, the single charted at number 31 on the Ö3 Austria Top 40, and was certified Platinum by IFPI Austria (IFPI AUT) for equivalent sales of 30,000 units in the country. In Belgium, the single charted at number 43 on the Ultratop 50 in Wallonia and number 20 on the same chart in Flanders. It was also certified Gold by the Belgian Recorded Music Association (BRMA) for equivalent sales of 10,000 units in the country. In the Czech Republic, the single charted at number 17 on the Radio - Top 100 chart and peaked at number 10 on the Singles Digital Top 100 chart. In Denmark, the single charted at number 8 on the Tracklisten chart and was certified 2× Platinum by IFPI Danmark (IFPI DEN) for equivalent sales of 180,000 units in the country. By the end of 2016, the single was positioned at number 82 on the chart. In France, although the song did not chart, it was certified Gold by the SNEP for equivalent sales of 66,666 units in the country.

In Germany, the single charted at number 47 on the GfK chart and was certified Gold by the Bundesverband Musikindustrie (BVMI) for equivalent sales of 200,000 units in the country. In Hungary, the single charted at number 23 on the Single Top 40 chart and peaked at number 21 on the Radios Top 40 chart. In Ireland, the single charted at number 8 on the Irish Singles Chart. In Italy, the single charted at number 39 on the Italian Singles Chart and was certified 2× Platinum by Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana (FIMI) for equivalent sales of 100,000 units in the country. In the Netherlands, the single charted at number 11 on the Dutch Single Top 100 chart and peaked at number 7 on the Dutch Top 40 chart. By the end of 2016, the song was positioned at number 72 on the Single Top 100 and number 44 on the Dutch Top 40. In Norway, the single charted at number 11 on the VG-lista chart. In Poland, the single charted at number 63 on the Polish Airplay Top 100 chart.

In Portugal, the single charted at number 20 on the Top Singles chart and was certified Gold by Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa (AFP) for equivalent sales of 5,000 units in the country. In Slovakia, the single charted at number 59 on the Rádio – Top 100 chart and number 18 on the Singles Digital Top 100 chart. In Spain, the single charted at number 74 on the Spanish Singles Chart and was certified Gold by Productores de Música de España (PROMUSICAE) for equivalent sales of 30,000 units. In Sweden, the single charted at number 15 on the Sverigetopplistan chart and was certified Platinum by Grammofon Leverantörernas Förening (GLF) for equivalent sales of 40,000 units. In Switzerland, the single charted at number 45 on the Schweizer Hitparade chart. In the United Kingdom, the single charted at number 5 on the UK singles chart and was certified 2× Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for equivalent sales of 1,200,000 units in the country. By the end of 2016, the single was positioned at number 57 on the UK single chart.

Other countries

In Australia, the single charted at number 5 on the ARIA Charts and was certified 2× Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for equivalent sales of 140,000 units in the country. By the end of 2016, the single was positioned at number 36 on the chart. In Brazil, although the single did not chart, it was certified 3× Platinum by Pro-Música Brasil (PMB) for equivalent sales of 180,000 units in the country. In Mexico, the single charted at number 35 on the Mexico Airplay chart. In New Zealand, the single charted at number 5 on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts and was certified 4× Platinum by Recorded Music New Zealand (RMNZ) for equivalent sales of 120,000 units in the country. By the end of 2016, the single was positioned at number 49 on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts. In Scotland, the single charted at number 3 on the Scottish Singles Chart.

Music video

The music video for "Starving" was directed by Darren Craig and released on September 27, 2016. It features Steinfeld dancing with four shirtless male back-up dancers, as well as a cameo appearance by Grey.[14]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[63] 2× Platinum 140,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[64] Platinum 30,000‡
Belgium (BRMA)[65] Gold 10,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[66] 3× Platinum 180,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[67] 4× Platinum 320,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[68] 2× Platinum 180,000‡
France (SNEP)[69] Gold 66,666‡
Germany (BVMI)[70] Gold 200,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[71] 2× Platinum 100,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[72] 5× Platinum 150,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[73] Gold 5,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[74] Gold 30,000‡
Sweden (GLF)[75] Platinum 40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[76] 2× Platinum 1,200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[77] 4× Platinum 4,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States July 19, 2016 Contemporary hit radio Republic [78]
Worldwide July 22, 2016 Digital download
[79]
United States October 4, 2016 Rhythmic radio Republic [80]
United Kingdom October 14, 2016 Contemporary hit radio [81]
Italy October 28, 2016 Universal [82]

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