That's Life (88-Keys song)
"That's Life" is a single by American record producer and rapper 88-Keys featuring vocals by American rapper Mac Miller and Australian singer Sia. It was released on June 20, 2019, by Warner Records. 88-Keys obtained permission from Miller's family to use his contribution posthumously.
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Single by 88-Keys featuring Mac Miller and Sia | ||||
Released | June 20, 2019 | |||
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Recorded | February 2015 (Miller) | |||
Length | 3:22 | |||
Label | Warner | |||
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Producer(s) | 88-Keys | |||
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Background and release
Miller came up with the concept for the song stemming from a conversation he had with 88-Keys about relationships they were in at the time.[1][2] Miller's part was recorded in New York City in February 2015, while he was working on his third studio album GO:OD AM.[1][2]
A version of the song leaked online in May 2019, incorrectly titled "Benji the Dog", with Miller alone on vocals.[1][3] 88-Keys responded to the leak days later, stating that it was a rough version and that the finished version would be officially released.[4] On June 13, 2019, 88-Keys announced the release of "That's Life", also featuring Sia, and that he had obtained permission from Miller's estate to release the song posthumously.[2][5] Regarding the song's development, 88-Keys said: "I played the song for Sia and she personally identified with the sentiments of the song and felt strongly about contributing her own thoughts on the subject matter."[2]
"That's Life" was released as a single by Warner Records on June 20, 2019.[2]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]
- 88-Keys – primary artist, production, programming
- Mac Miller – featured artist, songwriting
- Sia – featured artist, songwriting, background vocals
- Alec Gould – songwriting
- Daniel Glogower – songwriting
- I. Rosenberg – songwriting
- J. O'Connell – songwriting
- M. LaValle – songwriting
- N. Ashford – songwriting
- Winston “Wentz” Nelson – songwriting
- V. Simpson – songwriting
- Irko – mixing
- Mauricio Iragorri – mastering
- Steve Baughman – mastering
- Frank Tatick – engineering assistant
- Zeke Mishanec – recording
References
- Chesman, Donna-Claire (June 20, 2019). "The Making of 88-Keys & Mac Miller's "That's Life" Featuring Sia". DJBooth. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- Saponara, Michael (June 13, 2019). "88-Keys Announces 'That's Life' Featuring Mac Miller and Sia". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- Saponara, Michael (May 21, 2019). "Unreleased Mac Miller Track 'Benji the Dog' Surfaces Online". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- Tracy, Brianne (May 21, 2019). "Unreleased Mac Miller Track 'Benji the Dog' Leaks Online Eight Months After Rapper's Death". People. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- "Mac Miller's relatives grant 88-keys permission for new single release". Calgary Herald. June 13, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- "That's Life (feat. Mac Miller & Sia) / 88-Keys". Warner Records. Retrieved June 20, 2019 – via Tidal.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 1, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.