Silent Assassin (song)

"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)

"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.

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]

The song was nominated for Best Single at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards.[5]

Music video

The Milo Lee directed music video premiered on YouTube on 6 July 2023.[6][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 collaboration "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."[7]

Walden Green from The Fader said "On 'Silent Asassin'... both artists are most definitely in the zone."[8]

Charts

Chart performance for "Silent Assassin"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 21

References

  1. ^ a b Christian Eede (7 July 2023). "Tkay Maidza Shares New Track, 'Silent Assassin'". The Quietus. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Conor Lochrie (7 July 2023). "Tkay Maidza and Flume Thrillingly Combine on 'Silent Assassin'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  3. ^ a b 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. ^ "Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees". Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Tkay Maidza & Flume - Silent Assassin (Official Video)". YouTube. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  7. ^ Courtney Fry (7 July 2023). "Tkay Maidza and Flume link up for buzzy new track, 'Silent Assassin'". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Tkay Maidza and Flume are in the zone on new collab "Silent Assassin"". The Fader. 6 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.