"Sideways" is a song by American DJs and producers Illenium and Nurko, and singer/songwriter Valerie Broussard. It was released on May 7, 2021, as the fifth single from Illenium's fourth studio album Fallen Embers.[3]
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| Single by Illenium, Valerie Broussard and Nurko | ||||
| from the album Fallen Embers | ||||
| Released | May 7, 2021[1] | |||
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| Length | 4:11 | |||
| Label | Warner Records | |||
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| "Sideways" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editBefore it was released, Illenium previewed the song at Ubbi Dubbi 2021.[4]
Singer and songwriter Valerie Broussard described: “‘Sideways’ was written as an ode to a friend who was struggling with her mental health during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Having struggled similarly in my own life, I wanted her to know I would always be there for her, even when it felt like the world was falling apart.”[5]
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 33 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[7] | 10 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Position |
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| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[8] | 33 |
References
edit- ^ "Sideways - Single by Illenium, Valerie Broussard & Nurko". Apple Music. 7 May 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Bonavoglia, Brian (May 7, 2021). "Illenium Connects With Valerie Broussard, & Nurko For "Sideways"". DJ Times. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Meadow, Matthew (May 3, 2021). "Illenium's Next Single, With Nurko & Valerie Broussard, Comes Out This Friday". Your EDM. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Veneracion, Olivia (May 7, 2021). "Illenium's there for us when the world goes "Sideways" with his new track". Relentless Beats. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ Vickrey, Sam (May 10, 2021). "Illenium Releases New Single 'Sideways'". EDM Tunes. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 17, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "Illenium Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. 13 December 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2021.