No Brainer (song)

"No Brainer"
Single by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper and Quavo
from the album Father of Asahd
Released July 27, 2018 (2018-07-27)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2018
Length 4:20
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"Dinero"
(2018)		 "No Brainer"
(2018)
Justin Bieber singles chronology
"Hard 2 Face Reality"
(2018)		 "No Brainer"
(2018)
Chance the Rapper singles chronology
"Wala Cam"
(2018)		 "No Brainer"
(2018)
Quavo singles chronology
"Ghostbusters"
(2018)		 "No Brainer"
(2018)
Music video
"No Brainer" on YouTube

"No Brainer" is a song by American musician DJ Khaled, featuring guest vocals from Canadian singer Justin Bieber and American rappers Chance the Rapper and Quavo. The song was released on July 27, 2018 by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records,[1] the second single from Khaled's upcoming eleventh studio album, Father of Asahd (2018).[2][3][4] It marks the second collaboration between Khaled, Bieber, Chance the Rapper and Quavo, following "I'm the One". Khaled produced the song with DaviDor, Sir Nolan, Nic Nac and Poo Bear. The song peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Release and promotion

In early July, DJ Khaled shared plans for his song, inspired by his vacation to Cabo San Lucas. "I'm gonna make my own soap," he said. "So I'm here to announce today—and this is crazy that we're talking about this—I'm gonna make my own soap."[5] He also revealed, "I got a song coming out with Justin Bieber and some more of my great friends on the record. I want it to be a surprise, but it's going to be one of the biggest anthems."[6] In a series of teasers on Instagram, he gradually rolled out the news. In one video, Justin and his manager, Scooter Braun, joined in and showcased their southern accents. "We've always been the best and always will be the best. That's a statement and a half," Bieber teased.[7]

Critical reception

Billboard's Sam Tornow described the song as a potential summer hit with its "all-star cast, bubbly beats and infectious chorus". He wrote: "The crew keeps the hype up all the way through, from Bieber's first chorus until his last. Every collaborator holds his own, accenting each other's different styles while still popping off during his own verse."[2] Conversely, Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork called the song "gratuitous fun that's derivative and shiftless and capitalistic".[8]

Commercial performance

In the United States, the song debuted at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Khaled's fourth top-ten song, Bieber's 14th, Chance the Rapper notches his second and Quavo posts his fifth top ten on the chart.[9]

In the United Kingdom, "No Brainer" debuted at number one on the Official Trending Chart following its release, with the song set to debut at number 9 of the chart regardless of any added points.[10] In August 2018, the song opened at number four on the UK Singles Chart, where it became DJ Khaled's third and Bieber's 14th top-five single in the country.[11] As for other countries, the song reached the top ten of the charts of Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Ireland.

Music video

The music video premiered via YouTube an hour after the song's release. Directed by Colin Tilley, the video begins on the set of a movie in Hollywood with "We The Best" replacing the typical white Hollywood Sign. Bieber helms the director chair alongside Khaled and his son, Asahd. One scene is absolutely oozing with Wayne's World vibes as Khaled and Justin stand atop the faux clouds. Product placement is heavily displayed throughout the blockbuster, boasting different liquors from Bumbu to Ciroc and Belaire. Quavo injects himself into the colorful scene taking on the role of an artist, meticulously painting away at his blank canvas with a parrot mysteriously chilling out on his shoulder. Chance is the last of the co-stars to make an appearance, and the setting immediately switches to a Gatsby-themed party, as the squad dances the night away.[12]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[13]

  • DJ Khaled – vocals, production
  • Justin Bieber – vocals
  • Chance the Rapper – vocals
  • Quavo – vocals
  • DaviDior – production
  • Sir Nolan – production
  • Benjamin Fekete – production
  • Nic Nac – production
  • Poo Bear – co-production
  • Manny Marroquin – mix engineering
  • Chris Athens – master engineering
  • Chris O'Ryan – engineering
  • Chris Galland – engineering
  • Scott Desmarais – engineering assistance
  • Robin Florent – engineering assistance
  • Jeff Lane – record engineering
  • Josh Gudwin – record engineering
  • Juan "Wize" Peña – record engineering
  • Brendan Morawaski – record engineering

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Argentina Anglo (Monitor Latino)[14] 18
Australia (ARIA)[15] 6
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[16] 7
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[17] 24
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[18] 33
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] 4
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] 10
Croatia Airplay (HRT)[21] 54
Denmark (Tracklisten)[22] 1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[23] 11
France (SNEP)[24] 22
Germany (Official German Charts)[25] 15
Hungary (Single Top 40)[26] 6
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[27] 11
Ireland (IRMA)[28] 4
Italy (FIMI)[29] 33
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[30] 29
Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[31] 28
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[32] 7
Malaysia (RIM)[33] 13
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[34] 17
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[35] 16
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[36] 2
Norway (VG-lista)[37] 4
Portugal (AFP)[38] 13
Romania (Airplay 100)[39] 67
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[40] 17
Singapore (RIAS)[41] 5
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[42] 91
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[43] 6
South Korea International (Gaon)[44] 32
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[45] 65
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[46] 4
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[47] 12
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[48] 3
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[49] 2
US Billboard Hot 100[50] 5
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[51] 27
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[52] 54
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[53] 4
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[54] 7
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[55]
[56]		 1

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/Sales
Australia (ARIA)[57] Platinum 70,000^
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[58] Gold 45,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[59] Gold 15,000*
United Kingdom (BPI)[60] Silver 200,000double-dagger
United States (RIAA)[61] Gold 500,000double-dagger

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

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