Honey (Robyn song)

"Honey" is a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn, recorded for her eighth studio album of the same name. It was premiered by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 on 26 September 2018 as the second single from the album.[2] "Honey" was made available as a two-track single online the same day along with the album becoming available to pre-order.[3][4]

"Honey"
Single by Robyn
from the album Honey
Released26 September 2018
Format
GenrePop[1]
Length4:53
LabelKonichiwa
Songwriter(s)
  • Robyn
  • Åhlund
  • Markus Jägerstedt
Producer(s)Joseph Mount
Robyn singles chronology
"Missing U"
(2018)		 "Honey"
(2018)		 "Between the Lines"
(2019)

Background and composition

Robyn has described "Honey" as "this sweet place, like a very soft ecstasy. Something that's so sensual, and so good. I danced a lot when I was making it. I found a sensuality and a softness that I don't think I was able to use in the same way before. Everything just became softer."[5] Robyn recorded the song in Sweden, Paris, and Los Angeles.[6] "Honey" is a pop[1] track that features minimal production and a persistent beat throughout the song.[7]

Release

On 20 June 2020, Robyn released "Honey" on limited edition 12" vinyl, which featured remixes of the song. It was released alongside vinyls of "Ever Again", "Baby Forgive Me" and "Between The Lines / Beach2k20", as part of the Love Record Stores Day 2020 event. Only 500 copies of each vinyl were manufactured.[8]

Critical reception

Rolling Stone called "Honey" a "languid piece of music, one that could run for 72 hours straight and never feel entirely unwelcome."[9] Pitchfork named "Honey" the 2nd best song of 2018.[10]

Live performances

Robyn performed "Honey" in full for the first time at the Brooklyn Bowl.[11]

Usage in media

A version of "Honey" was originally featured in the final season of the HBO series Girls in 2017.[12] "Honey" was also used in Swedish-Georgian 2019 film And Then We Danced.[13]

Track listing

Charts
Chart (2018–19) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[19] 8
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[20] 46
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] 25
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[22] 84
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[23] 23
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[24] 26

References
  1. "Robyn Returns With Fiery New Track 'Honey': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  2. "Rejoice! Robyn Will Finally Release Elusive Track 'Honey' Today (Update)". 26 September 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  3. "Robyn Releases New Song "Honey" (Finally): Listen | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  4. "Honey by Robyn". Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  5. Aswad, Jem (26 September 2018). "Robyn Drops New Song, 'Honey' (Listen)". Variety. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  6. "Robyn Breaks Down Every Song on Her New Album, Honey | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  7. "Robyn's New Song Invites You To Come Get Your 'Honey'". NPR.org. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  8. Skinner, Tom (17 June 2020). "Robyn to release limited edition 'Honey' remix series on 12" vinyl". NME. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
  9. Spanos, Brittany (3 October 2018). "Song You Need to Know: Robyn, 'Honey'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  10. "The 100 Best Songs of 2018". 10 December 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  11. Spanos, Brittany (19 September 2018). "Robyn Announces Long-Anticipated Eighth Album 'Honey'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  12. Aswad, Jem (19 September 2018). "Robyn Finally Announces New Album, 'Honey'". Variety. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  13. Burger, Mark Alan (February 10, 2020). "And Then We Danced Director Levan Akin on Revolutions and Robyn". Interview. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  14. "Honey - Single by Robyn". iTunes Store.
  15. "Honey (Kim Ann Foxman Remix) - Single by Robyn". iTunes Store.
  16. "Honey (Joe Goddard Remix) by Robyn". Amazon Music.
  17. "Honey (Avalon Emerson's Deep Current Reroll) by Robyn". Spotify.
  18. https://www.loverecordstores.com/store
  19. "Ultratop.be – Robyn – Honey" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  20. "Ultratop.be – Robyn – Honey" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  21. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  22. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  23. "Swedishcharts.com – Robyn – Honey". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  24. "Robyn Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
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