Know No Better (song)

"Know No Better" is a song by American electronic band Major Lazer from their EP of the same name.[2] The song is a collaboration with Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello, and American rappers, Travis Scott and Quavo. It was released on June 1, 2017, as the EP's lead single.[3] The song was written by Starrah, Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, Quavo, and both producers, Major Lazer member Diplo and King Henry. Jr Blender additionally produced the song.[1]

"Know No Better"
Single by Major Lazer featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo
from the EP Know No Better
ReleasedJune 1, 2017
Recorded2017
Studio
Genre
Length3:45
LabelMad Decent
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Major Lazer singles chronology
"Run Up"
(2017)		 "Know No Better"
(2017)		 "Naughty Ride"
(2017)
Travis Scott singles chronology
"Portland"
(2017)		 "Know No Better"
(2017)		 "Sky Walker"
(2017)
Camila Cabello singles chronology
"Crying in the Club"
(2017)		 "Know No Better"
(2017)		 "Havana"
(2017)
Quavo singles chronology
"Strip That Down"
(2017)		 "Know No Better"
(2017)		 "Sway"
(2017)
Music video
"Know No Better" on YouTube

Composition

"Know No Better" comprises grand piano chords, dancehall rhythms and pitch-shifted vocal samples.[4]

Critical reception

Jake Woolf of Pitchfork wrote that "Know No Better is a fine 2017 summer dance song. It’s guaranteed to be a hit, and it shows that Major Lazer can indeed make lightning strike twice," He added, "Using the same general song structure as 'Cold Water,' 'Know No Better' doesn’t feature a traditional chorus but a dance break led by a bubbly, buzzing synth. The bouncy piano-driven verses and the almost vocal-less chorus make for a sound that seems built for Ibiza vacations, rooftop raves, and 4AM DJ sets in the Hamptons—in other words, the places you’re likely to find Diplo and his fans all summer. Travis Scott, who has in the past year pivoted to become one of hip-hop’s best sing-first rappers, has never sounded more pop, using his signature ad-libs more sparingly than ever. He also swaps out traditional hip-hop bravado for boilerplate party lyrics (“Takin’ shots, pourin’ bottle after bottle after bottle/Yeah, hell nah, we ain’t sippin’ that, yah”)".[5] Jonah Bromwich of Pitchfork also gave the song a positive review, stating that: "And as fun as it is at times, 'Know No Better' doubles as a testament to the result of spreading a handful of good ideas too thin."[6]

Accolades
Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice Electronic/Dance Song Won
[7]
2018 WDM Radio Awards Best Trending Track Won
[8]

Track listing
Digital download[9]
No.TitleLength
1."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo)2:52
Digital download – Bad Bunny remix[10]
No.TitleLength
1."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (Bad Bunny Remix)3:00
Digital download – Afrojack remix[11]
No.TitleLength
1."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (Afrojack Freemix)4:10
Digital download – remixes EP[12]
No.TitleLength
1."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (Bad Bunny Remix)3:00
2."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (Doobious Remix)3:15
3."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (BROHUG Remix)3:43
4."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (SLANDER Remix)3:58
5."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (Laibert Remix)3:44
6."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (DJ Zinc Remix)4:32
7."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (La Fuente Remix)4:01
8."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (Super Cruel Remix)3:39
Compilation – A Very Decent Christmas 5[13]
No.TitleLength
1."Know No Better" (featuring Travis Scott, Camila Cabello and Quavo) (Walshy Fire X Megatone Remix)4:16

Music video

The official lyric video for "Know No Better" was uploaded to Major Lazer's YouTube channel on June 1, 2017.[14]

The song's music video premiered on July 11. The clip follows a young aspiring dancer who is going through an awkward adolescent phase, morning routines and bullying at school, but dreams of being one of Major Lazer's back-up dancers. It features cameos by Cabello, Scott and Major Lazer members.[15] Daydreaming works as his escape,[16] since the one constant between both worlds is his love of dance, as noted by writer Ryan Reed of Rolling Stone.[17] An interactive version of this video, directed by Philip Andelman, was released on July 28 and hosted by interactive-video people Eko, where users (just like the boy does in the original) can switch between the "dream" and "reality" storylines.[18]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Know No Better.[19]

Publishing

Recording

  • Recorded at Blenders Ends (Hamburg, Germany)
  • Camila Cabello vocal recorded at Lazer Sound Studio (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Quavo vocals recorded at Lazer Sound Studio (Los Angeles, CA)
  • Mixed at Mixstar Studios (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
  • Mastered at Derkart Mastering (Los Angeles, CA)

Personnel

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[61] Gold 35,000
Belgium (BEA)[62] Gold 15,000*
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[63] Gold 45,000
France (SNEP)[64] Platinum 150,000
Italy (FIMI)[65] Platinum 50,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)[66] Gold 15,000
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[67] Gold 20,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[68] Gold 400,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

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