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"Acquainted" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd recorded for his second studio album Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). It was written and produced by him along with Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville, Danny "DannyBoyStyles" Schofield, Carlos "Illangelo" Montagnese and Ben "Billions" Diehl. The track was sent to urban contemporary stations on November 17, 2015, by XO and Republic Records, serving as the record's fifth and final single, being also released to rhythmic contemporary on February 16, 2016. It was set to impact contemporary hit radio on April 12, 2016, though its release to those stations did not occur.[2] The song was well received by music critics upon its release, being praised for its production, catchiness and the Weeknd's vocals.

For acquaintanceship in relationships, see Interpersonal relationship § Stages.
"Acquainted"
Single by the Weeknd
from the album Beauty Behind the Madness
ReleasedNovember 17, 2015 (2015-11-17)
Recorded2015
StudioJungle City Studios[1]
GenreAlternative R&B
Length
  • 5:49 (album version)
  • 4:06 (radio edit)
Label
  • XO
  • Republic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • The Weeknd
  • Illangelo
  • Ben Billions
  • Jason Quenneville
  • Danny Boy Styles
The Weeknd singles chronology
"In the Night"
(2015)		 "Acquainted"
(2015)		 "Might Not"
(2015)

Background


A working version of "Acquainted" referred to as "Girls Born in the 90s" leaked in May 2015, before being heavily reworked prior to its release on the album.[3]


Lyrics


On this song, the Weeknd is expressing his happiness with being “acquainted” with a certain lady, who is also the addressee. And of course she would be someone whom he is romantically involved with.

But the story is at hand not that simple. Rather this lady is presented, even by the narrator himself, as being “no good”. Indeed his homies have “warned” him about getting mixed up with her “type” of woman. What type that is exactly is not specified. However, all lyrics considered, it is feasible to deduce that perhaps, in some capacity or another, she is mixed up with another man or men. This postulation is buttressed during the third verse. It is here where we are introduced to an idea like The Weeknd, under inspiration from his mother, desiring to find a good girl. However, the “fast life keeps gaining on” him. That is a metaphor that reads as if, as expressed in many of his other songs, Abel is unable to escape the excitable celebrity lifestyle that has been made accessible to him via his fame and wealth.


Composition


The song is written in the key of G minor with a moderate tempo of 106 beats per minute in common time. The song alternates between the chords Gm and F, and the vocals span from F3 to C6.[4]


Music video


The music video was reportedly directed by Nabil Elderkin. Production commenced on February 9, 2016, but the video was not released.[5]


Charts



Certifications


Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[15] Platinum 80,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[16] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[17] 3× Platinum 3,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.


Release history


Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States November 17, 2015 Urban contemporary radio
  • XO
  • Republic
 [18]
February 16, 2016 Rhythmic contemporary [19]

References


  1. "Acquainted liner notes". August 28, 2015.
  2. "The Weeknd "Acquainted"". Republic Records. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
  3. "The Weeknd – Girls Born in the 90's".
  4. Abel, Tesfaye (January 11, 2016). "Acquainted". www.musicnotes.com. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  5. "NABIL on Instagram: "First day of sumtin sumtin @abelxo"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2016. [permanent dead link]
  6. "CHART WATCH #361". auspOp. March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  7. "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
  8. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  9. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2015.
  10. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  11. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  12. "The Weeknd Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  13. "Hot R&B Singles: Year-End 2015". Billboard. Billboard.com. December 13, 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  14. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  15. "Canadian single certifications – The Weeknd – Acquainted". Music Canada. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  16. "British single certifications – Weeknd – Acquainted". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  17. "American single certifications – The Weeknd – Acquainted". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
  18. Navjosh (November 15, 2015). "The Weeknd Picks Next Singles From 'Beauty Behind The Madness'". Hip Hop N More. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
  19. "Top 40/R Future Releases". All Access. All Access Group. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved March 24, 2016.



На других языках

- [en] Acquainted

[es] Acquainted

«Acquainted» (en español: «Conocido») es una canción del cantante canadiense The Weeknd, tomada de su segundo álbum de estudio Beauty Behind the Madness (2015).[2]Fue escrita y producida por Tesfaye junto con Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville, Danny "Boy Styles" Schofield, Carlos "Illangelo" Montagnese y Ben "Billions" Diehl. La pista fue enviada a las estaciones de radio urbanas el 17 de noviembre de 2015, por XO y Republic Records, como del quinto sencillo, también fue enviado a la radio rhythmic contemporary el 16 de febrero de 2016. Se intentó enviar a la contemporary hit radio el 12 de abril de 2016, aunque su lanzamiento a esas estaciones no se produjo.[3]

[ru] Acquainted

«Acquainted» (с англ. — «Знакомы») — песня канадского певца и автора песен The Weeknd, записанная для его второго студийного альбома Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). Трек был отправлен на станции urban contemporary 17 ноября 2015 года лейблами XO и Republic Records, став пятым и последним синглом альбома, а также выпущен на rhythmic contemporary 16 февраля 2016 года. Он должен был выйти на радио Contemporary hit radio 12 апреля 2016 года, хотя его выпуск на этих станциях не состоялся[1]. Песня была хорошо принята музыкальными критиками после ее выхода, ее похвалили за постановку, запоминающуюся мелодию и вокал The Weeknd.


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