Easy (Camila Cabello song)
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| Single by Camila Cabello | ||||
| from the album Romance | ||||
| Released | October 11, 2019 | |||
| Studio | Electric Feel Recordings (West Hollywood, California) | |||
| Genre | Pop[1] | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
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| "Easy" on YouTube | ||||
"Easy" is a song by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello from her second studio album Romance (2019). It was released as the third single from the album on October 11, 2019.[2][3] Cabello co-wrote the song with Justin Tranter and its producers John Hill, Louis Bell, Frank Dukes, Carter Lang, and Westen Weiss. "Easy" debuted in the top 100 of several countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK, Slovakia, and Ireland. Although it did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, it debuted at number ten on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
Background and composition[]
Cabello announced the song's release on October 9, 2019, via her social media.[4]
"Easy" was written by Cabello, Justin Tranter, John Hill, Adam Feeney, Louis Bell, Carter Lang and Westen Weiss. It runs for three minutes and sixteen seconds.[5] Hugh McIntyre of Forbes characterized "Easy" as a pop song.[1]
Throughout the track, Cabello can be heard addressing her many insecurities and things that she does not like about herself, such as overthinking to the point where things are ruined, her "crooked teeth" and the stretch marks on her thighs.[6] The track is about how her partner helped her love herself and finding true love for the first time.[7]
Performance video[]
In February 2021, clips from an unreleased performance video surfaced online.
Live performances[]
Cabello performed the song live for the first time on Saturday Night Live on October 12, 2019.[8] She also performed the song with other singles from the album at Apple Music's New Music Daily Presents event for select fans in November 2019.[9] On the 8th of December, Cabello performed the song on Michael McIntyre's Big Show.[10][11]
Track listings[]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Easy" | 3:14 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Easy" (Live) | 3:16 |
Credits and personnel[]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Romance.[14]
Publishing
- Published by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) o/b/o Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) LTD/Maidmetal Limited (PRS)/Milamoon Songs (BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music Inc. o/b/o EMI Music Publishing LTD (PRS)/MYNY Music (BMI)/Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) o/b/o Sam Fam Beats (BMI), EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP) / Carter Lang Publishing Designee / Universal Music Corp./Efeel Music/Westen Weiss Prod. LLC (ASCAP) / EMI Pop Music Publishing / Rodeman Music (GMR) / Justin’s School for Girls (BMI) all rights o/b/o itself and Justin’s School for Girls admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Recording
- Recorded at Electric Feel Recording Studios, West Hollywood, California
- Mixed at MixStar Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, California
Personnel
- Camila Cabello – vocals, songwriting
- Louis Bell – production, songwriting, recording
- Frank Dukes – production, songwriting
- Carter Lang – production, songwriting
- Westen Weiss – production, songwriting
- John Hill – songwriting
- Justin Tranter – songwriting
- Mike Bozzi – mastering
- Manny Marroquin – mixing
Charts[]
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[15] | 76 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] | 82 |
| Greece (IFPI)[17] | 63 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[18] | 67 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[19] | 46 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[20] | 8 |
| Scotland (OCC)[21] | 58 |
| Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[22] | 93 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[23] | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[24] | 86 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[25] | 10 |
| US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[26] | 10 |
Release history[]
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | October 11, 2019 | Original | |||
| December 20, 2019 | Live |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b McIntyre, Hugh (October 11, 2019). "Camila Cabello Unleashes Yet Another New Song, The Laidback And Romantic 'Easy'". Forbes. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- ^ "Camila Cabello drops new single "Easy"". The Fader. October 11, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ "Camila Cabello Announces Sophomore Album 'Romance,' North American Tour". Rolling Stone. November 13, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ "Camila Cabello Teases Her Latest New Music Friday Release". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ "Camila Cabello: Easy – Music on Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (October 11, 2019). "Camila Cabello – "Easy"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
- ^ Cabello, Camila (October 10, 2019). "easy is out now