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2016 single by Alicia Keys featuring ASAP Rocky
"Blended Family (What You Do for Love) " is a song by American recording artist Alicia Keys , featuring vocals from rapper ASAP Rocky . It was written by Keys, Rocky, John Bush , Brandon Aly , Tish Hyman , Dave Kuncio, John Houser , Kenneth Withrow and Edie Brickell for her sixth studio album Here Mark Batson .[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Swizz Beatz and musician Mashonda Tifrere . It was released on October 7, 2016 by RCA Records .
Background and release [ edit ]
The song is inspired by family and in particular the themes are those of adoption and extended families.[3] [1] Swizz Beatz , their two sons Egypt Daoud Dean and Genesis Ali Dean, and Beatz's son Kasseem Dean Jr from his previous marriage with Mashonda Tifrere .[6] [7] [8]
«The understanding, compassion and support we’ve found is a powerful testament to the healing that comes when we choose love. Especially for the kids … the most important part of our lives. Celebrating Mashonda for our commitment to each other with support and true growth»
Critical reception [ edit ]
Nina Corcoran from Consequence of Sound [9] Entertainment Weekly , the song is a "love letter to her step-children that touches on her time in the tabloids" and named the song one of the key tracks on the album [10] Medium wrote that the song is driven by an "authentic story", adding that "the intimate details in the verses make you believe the song in a way generalizations never could".[11] Salon [12]
Music video [ edit ]
The music video, filmed in black-and-white, was released on November 11, 2016, and features both Keys and ASAP Rocky.[13] IMDb that the video was directed by Hype Williams .[14]
Track listing [ edit ]
Digital download[15] Title 1. "Blended Family (What You Do For Love)" (featuring ASAP Rocky ) 3:32
Weekly charts [ edit ]
Year-end charts [ edit ]
Release history [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ a b Kaufman, Gil (October 7, 2016). "Alicia Keys Releasing 'Here' on Nov. 4; Listen to 'Blended Family' Single with A$AP Rocky" . Billboard . Retrieved October 7, 2016 .
^ Blistein, Jon (October 7, 2016). "Hear Alicia Keys' Heartfelt Ode 'Blended Family' With A$AP Rocky" . Rolling Stone . Retrieved October 7, 2016 .
^ Pearce. Sheldon (October 7, 2016). "Alicia Keys Announces New Album Here, Shares A$AP Rocky Collab "Blended Family (What You Do For Love)": Listen" . Pitchfork . Retrieved October 7, 2016 .
^ "Alicia Keys Tells the Inspiration Behind New Video for 'Blended Family' . ABC News . Retrieved September 2, 2021 .
^ "Alicia Keys: Love and Family" . Essence . Archived from the original on July 19, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021 .
^ "My new song Blended Family (What You Do For Love)! » Alicia Keys" . Alicia Keys . October 6, 2016. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021 .
^ Corcoran, Nina (November 14, 2016). "Alicia Keys – Here" . Consequence of Sound . Retrieved June 15, 2024 .
^ Feeney, Nolan (November 9, 2016). "Alicia Keys' Here: EW Review" . Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved June 15, 2024 .
^ Gauss, Allison (February 17, 2017). "15 Reasons HERE by Alicia Keys Is So Good" . Medium . Retrieved June 15, 2024 .
^ Masciotra, David (March 11, 2017). "The gospel of Alicia Keys: In an era dominated by phony vulgarity, she stands for wisdom, authenticity and genuine artistic vision" . Salon Archived from the original on June 25, 2018.
^ Penrose, Natasha (November 11, 2016). "Alicia Keys Celebrates Her 'Blended Family' in New Video" . Pitchfork . Retrieved November 11, 2016 .
^ "Alicia Keys Feat. A$AP Rocky: Blended Family (What You do for Love)" . IMDb
^ a b Worldwide digital release of "Blended Family (What You Do For Love)":
^ "Alicia Keys feat. A$AP Rocky – Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" (in Dutch). Ultratop Urban. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
^ "Alicia Keys feat. A$AP Rocky – Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" (in French). Les classement single . Retrieved October 27, 2016.
^ "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart" . Recorded Music NZ . October 17, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2016 .
^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Japan Hot 100)" . Billboard
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 15, 2016.
^ "2016년42 주차 Digital Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Music Chart . Retrieved March 14, 2022 .
^ "Alicia Keys feat. A$AP Rocky – Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" . Swiss Singles Chart . Retrieved November 14, 2016.
^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved October 15, 2016.
^ "Alicia Keys Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)" . Billboard
^ "2017 Year End Chart: ADULT R&B SONGS" . Billboard . Retrieved January 30, 2019 .
^ "ALICIA KEYS "Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" (Radio Date: 14/10/2016)" . Radio Date. Retrieved February 5, 2017 .
^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases" . All Access. Archived from the original on October 25, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016 .
^ "Top 40 Mainstream Future Releases" . All Access. Archived from the original on November 15, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
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