Haiz (EP)

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Haiz
Hailee Steinfeld - Haiz.png
EP by Hailee Steinfeld
Released November 13, 2015 (2015-11-13)
Recorded 2015
Genre
Length 14:22
Label Republic
Producer
Singles from Haiz
  1. "Love Myself"
    Released: August 7, 2015
  2. "Rock Bottom"
    Released: February 27, 2016

Haiz is the debut extended play (EP) by American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld. It was released through Republic Records on November 13, 2015.[1] The EP was preceded by the lead single, "Love Myself", which has reached the top 40 on multiple international singles charts. The second single, "Rock Bottom", featuring the band DNCE was released on Februrary 27, 2016. he EP received mixed to positive reviews upon release and achieved modest commercial success in North America. Critics described the record as "fun" and empowering but noted a lack of personality.[2][3] It debuted at number 38 on the Canadian Albums Chart and number 57 on the US Billboard 200.

Background

In 2015, Steinfeld starred as Emily Junk, in the musical comedy film Pitch Perfect 2, where she debuted her musical aspirations.[4] She also released an acoustic cover of "Flashlight", a song featured in the film and performed by English singer Jessie J on the soundtrack.[5] A week after the film's premiere, Steinfeld announced that she had signed a recording contract with Republic Records and planned to released a single that summer.[6] Mattman & Robin, Captain Cuts, Harvey Mason, Jr., and The Futuristics were all named as producers for the forthcoming record;[6] the former duo also co-wrote all four songs that ended up on the extended play. The title and release date for Haiz were revealed by Billboard on November 2, 2015.[7] It was released on November 13, 2015.

Singles

"Love Myself" was released on August 7, 2015, as the lead single from Haiz and a forthcoming full-length studio album.[8] The song garnered media attention for its empowering message as well as suggestive lyrics that evoke masturbation.[9][10][11] It debuted on the Billboard Pop Songs airplay chart at number 27, marking the highest debut for a solo female artist on the chart since "Torn" entered at No. 26 in 1998, and eventually reached a peak position of 15.[12][13] It also peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 40 on the singles charts in six other countries, including Canada, New Zealand, and Sweden.

In the weeks prior to the EP's release, "Hell Nos and Headphones" was being touted as the collection's second single,[2][3] but "You're Such A" was selected instead. However, it was scrapped in favor of "Rock Bottom". The song was released as the EP's second single on February 27, 2016, as a remix with DNCE.[14]

Promotion

HAIZ was specially released in Physical CDs only in Philippines for her Hailee Steinfeld Live in Manila. Hailee performed in 3 Malls in Manila April 8, 2016 Eastwood Mall April 9, 2016 Uptown Mall April 10, 2016 Venice Grand Canal. In the three shows, Hailee did a Meet and Greet and CD signing session. The 3 shows were declared sold out.

Track listing

No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Love Myself"   3:38
2. "You're Such A"  
  • Larsson
  • Fredriksson
  • Michaels
  • Tranter
3:36
3. "Rock Bottom"  
  • Larsson
  • Fredriksson
  • Michaels
  • Tranter
3:18
4. "Hell Nos and Headphones"  
  • Larsson
  • Fredriksson
  • Michaels
  • Tranter
3:50
Total length:
14:22

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[16] 38
US Billboard 200[17] 57

References

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