Silent Assassin (song)

"Silent Assassin" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Tkay Maidza and Australian electronic musician Flume released on 7 July 2023[2] as the lead single from Maidza's second studio album, Sweet Justice.

"Silent Assassin"
Single by Tkay Maidza and Flume
from the album Sweet Justice
Released7 July 2023[1]
Length2:07
Label4AD, Dew Process
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Flume[1]
Tkay Maidza singles chronology
"Be Somebody"
(2023)		 "Silent Assassin"
(2023)		 "Ring-a-Ling"
(2023)
Flume singles chronology
"Slugger 1.4 (2014 Export.WAV)"
(2022)		 "Silent Assassin"
(2023)

In a press statement, Maidza said "I like to move in silence, but this song is a reminder that people shouldn't count me out or underestimate my abilities; they should be afraid when I'm quiet as I come back more evolved".[3]

At the 2023 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Hip Hop/Rap Release .[4]

Music video

The Milo Lee directed music video premiered on YouTube on 6 July 2023.[5][3] It sees a battle-ready Maidza performing her song in the desert.[2]

Reception

Conor Lochrie from Rolling Stone Australia said "The track is anthem of self-empowerment and self-confidence, the sound of two artists at the top of their game combining to strong effect."[2]

Courtney Fry from Triple J called the colloboration "the link up of the year... showing off the precision and speed of both artists." Fry said "With Tkay's laser-focused bars and Flume's abrasive production, it's one that'll ring around in your ears for ages."[6]

Walden Green from The Fader said "On 'Silent Asassin'... both artists are most definitely in the zone."[7]

Charts
Chart performance for "Silent Assassin"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 21

References
  1. Christian Eede (7 July 2023). "Tkay Maidza Shares New Track, 'Silent Assassin'". The Quietus. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  2. Conor Lochrie (7 July 2023). "Tkay Maidza and Flume Thrillingly Combine on 'Silent Assassin'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  3. Surej Singh (7 July 2023). "Tkay Maidza and Flume team up for new single, 'Silent Assassin'". NME. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  4. "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  5. "Tkay Maidza & Flume - Silent Assassin (Official Video)". YouTube. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  6. Courtney Fry (7 July 2023). "Tkay Maidza and Flume link up for buzzy new track, 'Silent Assassin'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  7. "Tkay Maidza and Flume are in the zone on new collab "Silent Assassin"". The Fader. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  8. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
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