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"Battle Cry"
Single by Havana Brown featuring Bebe Rexha and Savi
Released24 July 2015 (2015-07-24)
Genre Dance-pop
Length3:17
Label Universal Music Australia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Havana Brown singles chronology
"Bullet Blowz"
(2015) 		"Battle Cry"
(2015) 		" Ba*Bing"
(2015)
Bebe Rexha singles chronology
" That’s How You Know"
(2015) 		"Battle Cry"
(2015) 		" Me, Myself & I"
(2015)

"Battle Cry" is a song by Australian DJ and singer Havana Brown featuring Bebe Rexha and Savi. The song was released as a single on 24 July 2015 [1] and debuted on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart at number 59 for the week commencing 17 August 2015. [2]

Background and release

By the end of 2014, Havana Brown had scored her fourth consecutive number one single in the US on the US Dance Club Songs chart. [3]

In early 2015, Brown released two singles; both collaborations and both dance tracks. On 7 July, Havana announced the release of a new single via a short video message upload onto her Facebook page. [4] Song and video previews followed before the song made its premiere on Nova on 23 July 2015. [5]

The single is described as a change from her usual dance anthems and she credits her 30th birthday with the new sound. [6] In discussing the song, Brown said, “I still love my club music but there are different things that are inspiring me now.” [7]

In an interview with Vegas Magazine, Savi discussed having met Havana Brown in 2009/10 when Brown travelled to the United States, promoting “ We Run the Night”. Savi remixed the track and said the two had talked about working on something together. In 2015, Savi remixed Bebe Rexha’s song, " I'm Gonna Show You Crazy”. “Battle Cry” provided the opportunity for all three to work together. [8]

Music video

The music video was directed by The Squared Division and released on Havana Brown's Vevo account on 30 July 2015 at a total length of 3 minutes and 29 seconds. [9]

The video has been described as "glam-western" and sees Brown wearing a '70s-inspired outfit as she goes "bad girl" in the desert, exacting revenge on several shirtless men. [10] [11]

In an interview, Brown explained the reason for the western-themed video, saying "I think in the song, there's a lot of metaphors that relate to the Western [theme], the bangs, and the gun, talking about rifles, it's a very tough song. It's a song about not allowing people to walk all over you and demanding some sort of respect." [12]

Critical reception

Mike Wass of Idolator gave the song a positive review saying, "A fiery kiss-off anthem, 'Battle Cry' finds the divas coming to terms with their bad boyfriends. Bebe sings in a hook-filled verse, while Havana handles the chorus over a light dub-step breakdown [and] the track exceeds all expectations." [13]

However, Kevipod on Direct Lyrics expected better, writing "I find it to be a bit disappointing". [14]

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
Australia ( ARIA) [2] 59

References

  1. ^ "Battle Cry feat Bebe Rexha & Savi". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b Ryan, Gavin (15 August 2015). "ARIA Singles: Delta Goodrem 'Wings' Tops Australian Chart". Noise11. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Havana Brown new single Battle Cry out now". www.hushhushbiz.com. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  4. ^ "NEW SONG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! "Battle Cry - Featuring BeBe Rexha & Savi" July 24th #BattleCry - Super excited, cant wait for you to hear it". Havana Brown on Facebook. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  5. ^ "#BattleCry is premiering on Nova TONIGHT!!! Tune in to #SmallzySurgery from 7pm.. @Smallzy". Havana Brown on Facebook. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Havana Brown's next single marks a move away from club influences". The Daily Telegraph. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  7. ^ Jonathon Moran (4 August 2015). "Havana Brown engaged: Singer off the market after getting engaged to her manager Vince Deltito". Perth Now. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  8. ^ Tess Eyrich (21 July 2015). "DJ Savi talks music in Las Vegas nightlife". Vegas Magazine. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Havana Brown - Battle Cry ft. Bebe Rexha, Savi". Havana Brown Vevo on YouTube. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  10. ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: HAVANA BROWN - 'BATTLE CRY'". VMusic. 30 July 2015. Archived from the original on 1 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  11. ^ Mike Wass (30 July 2015). "Havana Brown Is A Flawless Femme Fatale In "Battle Cry": Watch The Bebe Rexha-Less Video". Spin Media. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  12. ^ Jordan Millar (30 July 2015). "Havana Brown talks Battle Cry music video". Breathe Heavy. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  13. ^ Mike Wass (24 July 2015). "Havana Brown Joins Forces With Bebe Rexha (And Savi) For Massive Pop Anthem "Battle Cry": Listen". Idolator. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  14. ^ "Havana Brown recruits Bebe Rexha for new single Battle Cry". Direct Lyrics. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
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