Entertainer (song)

"Entertainer" is a song by English singer-songwriter Zayn. It was released through RCA Records as the second single from his second studio album, Icarus Falls, on 23 May 2018.[1] Zayn wrote the song with producer Henrique Andrade and co-producer Alexandre Bursztyn, alongside Iliana Nedialkova. He recorded the song in a studio in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.[2]

For other uses, see The Entertainer.

"Entertainer"
Single by Zayn
from the album Icarus Falls
Released23 May 2018
RecordedDoylestown, Pennsylvania
StudioHopetown Sound
Length3:24
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
  • Zayn Malik
  • Henrique Andrade
  • Alexandre Bursztyn
  • Iliana Nedialkova
Producer(s)Andrade
Zayn singles chronology
"Let Me"
(2018)		 "Entertainer"
(2018)		 "Sour Diesel"
(2018)
Music video
Video on YouTube

Release and promotion

Zayn teased the song the day before its official release with a cryptic teaser from the video uploaded on his Twitter account. Later on, an official Malik update account tweeted a GIF from the video and the indication of Shazam with Malik's previous single, "Let Me", to unlock an exclusive teaser of the video before its official release.[3]

Music video

The official music video for "Entertainer" was released alongside the song on 23 May 2018. It continues a storyline from his previous two singles, "Dusk Till Dawn" from 2017 and "Let Me" from 2018. The music video stars Malik alongside Cuban-American actor Steven Bauer and American model Sofia Jamora. Malik is seen going to a strip club, where he spots his love interest. The two spend a sensual night together. But when his lady love disappears in the morning, Zayn returns to the club to track her down.[4] Billboard called the video "seductive".[5]

Critical reception

Lauren O'Neill of Noisey gave the song a positive review, stating that Zayn "finally leans into his potential" and the song "feels like a subtle arrival for someone who hadn't quite nailed down his sound." She said the laid-back synths suit Zayn's personality, the chorus "has a bit of a fire underneath" it, and Zayn vocally "has one of the best falsetto ranges" in pop music.[6]

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Malaysia (RIM)[7] 11
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[8] 6
Portugal (AFP)[9] 67
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 95

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[11] Platinum 40,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[12] Gold 30,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Chuba, Kirsten (23 May 2018). "Zayn Releases New Video 'Entertainer,' Teases Upcoming Album". Variety. Archived from the original on 23 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  2. "Video: ZAYN – 'Entertainer'". Rap-Up. 23 May 2018. Archived from the original on 25 May 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  3. "Zayn Malik Teases 'Entertainer' Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  4. Jess Cohen (23 May 2018). "Zayn Malik Hooks Up With a Stripper in "Entertainer" Music Video". E! News. Archived from the original on 24 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  5. "Zayn Drops Epic New Song & Video For 'Entertainer': Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  6. "ZAYN Finally Leans Into His Potential on "Entertainer"". Noisey. 24 May 2018. Archived from the original on 29 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  7. "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles in Malaysia" (PDF). Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 July 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
  8. "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 June 2018. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  9. "Zayn – Entertainer". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  11. "Brazilian single certifications – Zayn – Entertainer" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  12. "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved 27 November 2020. Type Zayn in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Entertainer in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
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