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.

"That's Life"
Single by 88-Keys featuring Mac Miller and Sia
ReleasedJune 20, 2019 (2019-06-20)
RecordedFebruary 2015 (Miller)
Length3:22
LabelWarner
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)88-Keys
88-Keys singles chronology
"Baggage Claim"
(2009)		 "That's Life"
(2019)
Mac Miller singles chronology
"Time"
(2019)		 "That's Life"
(2019)		 "Good News"
(2020)
Sia singles chronology
"I'm Still Here"
(2018)		 "That's Life"
(2019)		 "Original"
(2020)

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

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 13

References
  1. Chesman, Donna-Claire (June 20, 2019). "The Making of 88-Keys & Mac Miller's "That's Life" Featuring Sia". DJBooth. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  2. Saponara, Michael (June 13, 2019). "88-Keys Announces 'That's Life' Featuring Mac Miller and Sia". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  3. Saponara, Michael (May 21, 2019). "Unreleased Mac Miller Track 'Benji the Dog' Surfaces Online". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  4. 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.
  5. "Mac Miller's relatives grant 88-keys permission for new single release". Calgary Herald. June 13, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  6. "That's Life (feat. Mac Miller & Sia) / 88-Keys". Warner Records. Retrieved June 20, 2019 – via Tidal.
  7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 1, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
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