| "Perfect" | ||||
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| Single by Topic and Ally Brooke | ||||
| Released | January 26, 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
| Label | B1 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Topic | |||
| Topic singles chronology | ||||
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| Ally Brooke singles chronology | ||||
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| "Perfect" on YouTube | ||||
"Perfect" is a single by German DJ Topic and American singer Ally Brooke, released on 26 January 2018 via Ultra Records. [1] [2] The song is Brooke's first solo single as lead artist, following an appearance as a featured artist on Lost Kings' 2017 single " Look at Us Now" alongside A$AP Ferg. A music video for the song accompanied the single's release, on 26 January 2018, and has been viewed over 2.5 million times. [3]
Background and release
Brooke announced the release of the song on 22 January 2018 via social media, writing to Twitter: "I am ecstatic to share with my friends that Topic and I have a song coming out Friday. This one is very special to me." [4]
Music video
The song's music video was released to YouTube on 26 January 2018, the same day as the single's release. The video features Topic and Brooke performing together by a piano (a shot from this scene is included as the single's cover art) and Brooke exploring a large house, interacting specifically with windows and mirrors. At the end of the video, a second Brooke emerges from a mirror and embraces the first. [5]
Critical reception
The single received mostly positive reviews from critics. Nicholas Rice, writing for Billboard, called the song a "radio-friendly pop tune" and "another jam" from Brooke. [6] Meanwhile, Erica Russell of PopCrush wrote that the song is an "empowering track" and a "bright mid-tempo pop anthem". [7]
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Choice Awards | 2018 | Choice Song: Electronic/Dance | Nominated | [8] |
Commercial performance
Despite not achieving any major positions on any Billboard charts, "Perfect" attained minor chart positions in two European countries – Germany (Topic's native country) and Austria.
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austria ( Ö3 Austria Top 40) [9] | 73 |
| Germany ( Official German Charts) [10] | 98 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard) [11] | 38 |
References
- ^ "Ally Brooke and Topic's 'Perfect' Collab Released: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ Russell, Erica. "Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke Releases 'Perfect' Collab With Topic". PopCrush. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ TopicMusicTV (2018-01-26), TOPIC & ALLY BROOKE - PERFECT (OFFICIAL VIDEO), retrieved 2019-04-16
- ^ "Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke Releasing Debut Solo Single 'Perfect,' Collab With Topic". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ TopicMusicTV (2018-01-26), TOPIC & ALLY BROOKE - PERFECT (OFFICIAL VIDEO), retrieved 2019-04-16
- ^ "Ally Brooke and Topic's 'Perfect' Collab Released: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ Russell, Erica. "Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke Releases 'Perfect' Collab With Topic". PopCrush. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ "Selena Gomez and Cardi B lead second wave of Teen Choice Awards music nominees". ABC News. June 22, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
- ^ " Topic & Ally Brooke – Perfect" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ " Topic & Ally Brooke – Perfect" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Ally Brooke Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.