"Surrender" is a song by American electronic music group Cash Cash, featuring uncredited guest vocals from American singer Julia Michaels, and was released on September 16, 2014.[1] It was included in their fourth studio album Blood, Sweat & 3 Years, released on June 24, 2016. The song went number one on dance radio and has garnered six million streams.[2] The song sold 12,000 copies in September 2014.[3]
| "Surrender" | ||||
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| Single by Cash Cash featuring Julia Michaels | ||||
| from the album Blood, Sweat & 3 Years | ||||
| Released | September 16, 2014 | |||
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| Length | 3:28 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Cash Cash | |||
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Background and composition
editJP Makhlouf, one of the members of Cash Cash, said that "Working on this song brought out a lot of incredible emotions."[4] While the title may refer to the act of giving act, Jean Paul of Cash Cash has stated that "Surrendering is usually seen as something negative or a sign of defeat, but this song shows a different side of things. Sometimes it’s the fight that kills you. Sometimes you don’t even know what you’re fighting for. Sometimes surrendering can set you free!"[4][5] The track clocks at 3 minutes 28 seconds and features the vocal by Julia Michaels.
"Surrender" was promoted by the group through a Twitter campaign, #SurrenderToCashCash. The group encouraged fans to change their Twitter profile pictures to white flags to mirror the single's cover art. Fans who tweeted the hashtag may be tweeted, followed, or even have their Twitter profile "taken over" by the group.[3]
In October 2014, American electronic duo Tritonal released a remix to the track.[6] On March 30, 2015, Cash Cash performed an acoustic version of "Surrender" accompanied by a string section on VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live."[7]
Reception
editNylon has described that the song is infectious and shows maturity despite its youthful sounds.[8] Idolator stated that "their winning formula of hearty female vocals that float over a throbbing, synth-laden beat...is a fun reminder of those sun-drenched summer memories."[9] Entertainment Weekly said that "Surrender" is "original, infectious, vibrant."[10] Earmilk meanwhile wrote that it "catches the ear immediately, is light, bubbly, interesting."[11]
Noah Galloway used it in his final dance during the season 20 of Dancing with the Stars, on May 19, 2015.[12]
Music video
editThe lyric video for "Surrender" was released on October 7, 2014,[13] while the official music video premiered on January 15, 2015.[2] The music video was directed by Roy Raz.[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Surrender" | 3:28 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Surrender" (Radio edit) | 3:12 |
Charts
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References
edit- ^ "iTunes - Music - Surrender - Single by Cash Cash". Apple Music. September 16, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Cash Cash Drop NSFW New Music Video for Single Surrender". Yahoo! Finance. Yahoo!. January 15, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Gordon Murray (September 26, 2014). "Alesso Advances, Cash Cash Debuts on Dance/Electronic Charts". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ a b Jason Lipshutz (September 15, 2014). "Cash Cash Surrender Single Premiere: Listen/Stream". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ Kathleen Perricone (January 21, 2015). "Cash Cash Explain True Meaning of New Single Surrender". Archived from the original on January 24, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ Amanda Mesa (October 18, 2014). "Cash Cash – Surrender (Tritonal Remix)". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "Original TV Shows, Reality TV Shows". VH1. February 9, 2016. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ Peoples, Landon (January 14, 2015). "Video Premiere: Cash Cash "Surrender"". Nylon magazine. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ Riggs, Jonathan. "Cash Cash's "Surrender": Listen To The Trio's New Single | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on". Idolator.com. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ Vain, Madison (September 17, 2014). "Cash Cash released a new single and made us a playlist". EW.com. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ Evans, Steph (September 16, 2014). "Cash Cash unleashes their next hit, "Surrender"". Earmilk. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ "DWTS Season 20 Finale Results Noah Galloway and Sharna Fusion Dance Dancing with The Stars Finals".
- ^ "Cash Cash - Surrender (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. October 7, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart: 2014.09.21~2014.09.27". GAON. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "Cash Cash Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
- ^ "Cash Cash Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2019.