music.wikisort.org - Composition"Power Is Power" is a song by American singer SZA, Canadian singer the Weeknd, and American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on April 18, 2019, as a single from the Game of Thrones companion soundtrack, For the Throne.[1]
2019 single by SZA, the Weeknd, and Travis Scott
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Released | April 18, 2019 (2019-04-18) |
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Length | 3:31 |
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Label | Columbia |
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"Power Is Power" on YouTube |
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Background and release
Following the release of the collaboration "Wake Up" by Travis Scott featuring the Weeknd, as the fourth single from Scott's Astroworld on March 26, 2019.[2] In early April of that year, rumours regarding the possibility of a Game of Thrones inspired track by SZA, the Weeknd, and Travis Scott began to circulate around the web.[3] The artists' involvement on the For the Throne soundtrack was then later confirmed on April 8, via an announcement of the soundtrack by Columbia Records.[4] Following the release of the promotional singles "Kingdom of One" by Maren Morris and "Nightshade" by The Lumineers on April 12,[3] SZA then later shared the cover art and release date of the song, on her Instagram profile on April 16.[5]
Lyrics
The title of the song is a line spoken by the character Cersei Lannister in the HBO TV series Game of Thrones, the song's lyric however revolve around the character Jon Snow.[6] Writers at the time interpreted the lyrics as possibly foreshadowing the aforementioned character winning out the conclusion of the show.[7][8]
Music video
The music video was first teased on April 20, 2019, and features a medieval theme, reminiscent of its source show Game of Thrones.[9] It was directed by Anthony Mandler and released on May 5, 2019.[10]
Charts
Certifications
Release history
References
- Zidel, Alex (April 16, 2019). "SZA Confirms Release Date For "GoT" Collab With Travis Scott & The Weeknd". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
- "Top 40-Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- "The Weeknd, SZA and Travis Scott reportedly collaborated on a song for 'Game of Thrones'". The FADER. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- Winkelman, Natalia (April 8, 2019). "Game of Thrones Season 8 Gets a New Song From The Weeknd, SZA, and Travis Scott". Slate Magazine. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
- "eavy is the crown…never for a queen. POWER IS POWER 4/18". April 16, 2019. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2019 – via Instagram.
- "SZA, The Weeknd & Travis Scott Unite For Epic 'Power Is Power' From 'Game Of Thrones' Compilation Album". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- Holmes, Charles (April 18, 2019). "The Weeknd Sings About Snow (Not Cocaine) and the Iron Throne on 'Power Is Power'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- Lindsay, Kathryn. "Wait, Is The New "Game Of Thrones" Song Full Of Spoilers?". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- "Travis Scott, The Weeknd & SZA Tease 'Game of Thrones'-Inspired 'Power Is Power' Video: See the Photos". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- "The Weeknd, SZA, and Travis Scott Take Westeros in "Power Is Power" Video". Complex. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- "SZA, The Weeknd & Travis Scott – Power Is Power". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- "SZA, The Weeknd & Travis Scott – Power Is Power" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
- "SZA, The Weeknd & Travis Scott – Power Is Power" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
- "SZA Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- "The Weeknd Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- "China Airplay Chart/Foreign Language - 06/05/2019". Billboard China (in Chinese). Retrieved May 18, 2019.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201917 into search. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés". SNEP - Syndicat Nation de l'Edition Phonographique (in French). April 26, 2019. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography SZA". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- "Mūzikas Patēriņa Tops/ 17. nedēļa" (in Latvian). LAIPA. Archived from the original on October 10, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
- "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. April 26, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 29, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- "SZA, The Weeknd & Travis Scott – Power Is Power". VG-lista. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- "SZA, The Weeknd & Travis Scott – Power Is Power". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201917 into search. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- "SZA, The Weeknd & Travis Scott – Power Is Power". Singles Top 100. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- "SZA, The Weeknd & Travis Scott – Power Is Power". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- "Ukraine Airplay Chart for 2019-05-20." TopHit. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "SZA Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- "SZA Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- "SZA Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- "American single certifications – SZA & The Weeknd & Travis Scott – Power Is Power". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- "Power is Power". iTunes Store. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- "Top 40 Future Releases". All Access. All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access. All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- "SZA "Power Is Power" | (Radio Date: May 3, 2019)". radiodate.it. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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