You Can Cry

"You Can Cry" is a song by American music producer Marshmello and American rapper Juicy J, featuring guest vocals from British singer James Arthur. Written and produced by Marshmello, with additional writing from Juicy J, Charlie Puth and Christian Rich, it was released by Joytime Collective on May 4, 2018.

"You Can Cry"
Single by Marshmello and Juicy J featuring James Arthur
ReleasedMay 4, 2018 (2018-05-04)
GenreHip hop
Length3:14
LabelJoytime Collective
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Marshmello
Marshmello singles chronology
"Fly"
(2018)		 "You Can Cry"
(2018)		 "Tell Me"
(2018)
Juicy J singles chronology
"Powerglide"
(2018)		 "You Can Cry"
(2018)		 "Neighbor"
(2018)
James Arthur singles chronology
"Naked"
(2017)		 "You Can Cry"
(2018)		 "You Deserve Better"
(2018)
Remixes
Music video
"You Can Cry" on YouTube

Release and composition

On April 29, 2018, Marshmello announced the song on social media with a short snippet.[1] Arthur previously wrote in a tweet about how excited he was to be recording vocals for the track.[2] "You Can Cry" is a hip hop ballad that features "a slow, sentimental beat" and a falsetto chorus performed by Arthur.[3][4] Lyrically, the song is about having a partner who shows love and care.[5][6]

Critical reception

Peter A. Berry of XXL wrote of the song: "With this eclectic blend of artists comes a unique sound, and we mean that in the best way imaginable." He opined that "Juicy's flow rings through loud and clear, even as Arthur's smooth vocals melt into the energetic instrumental", capturing both of the artists' dynamic talents.[7] Your EDM's Matthew Meadow noted the song's lack of a drop and "the Marshmello sound", whilst praising Arthur's falsetto chorus and Juicy J's smooth and reserved style.[8]

Track listing
Digital download[9]
No.TitleLength
1."You Can Cry"3:14
Digital download – remixes[10]
No.TitleLength
1."You Can Cry" (THRDL!FE remix)3:41
2."You Can Cry" (Sumr Camp remix)2:54

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]

  • Marshmello – production, mix engineering, master engineering
  • Juicy J – vocals
  • James Arthur – vocals
  • Michael "Crazy Mike" Foster – record engineering

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[11] 9
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 12
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 91

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 4, 2018
Joytime Collective [9]
United States May 15, 2018 Contemporary hit radio Columbia [14]
Rhythmic contemporary radio [15]
Italy May 18, 2018 Contemporary hit radio Sony [16]
Various June 15, 2018
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Joytime Collective [10]

References
  1. Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (April 30, 2018). "Marshmello Teases New Track 'You Can Cry' With Juicy J and James Arthur". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  2. "James Arthur's Marshmello collaboration release date revealed". Wahpeton Daily News. April 30, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  3. Powell, Karlie (April 30, 2018). "Marshmello Teases Sentimental New Single "You Can Cry" With Juicy J [LISTEN]". Your EDM. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  4. Fleisher, Grace (May 4, 2018). "Marshmello, Juicy J, & James Arthur strike gold on cathartic new collaboration, 'You Can Cry'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  5. Bein, Kat (May 4, 2018). "Marshmello, Juicy J & Arthur James Hold You So 'You Can Cry': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  6. Zidel, Alex (May 4, 2018). "Marshmello & Juicy J Team Up For The Bouncy "You Can Cry"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  7. Berry, Peter (May 4, 2018). "Juicy J Teams With Marshmello for New Song "You Can Cry" Featuring James Arthur". XXL. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  8. Meadow, Matthew (May 4, 2018). "Marshmello Teams Up With Juicy J & James Arthur For Emotional Single, "You Can Cry"'". Your EDM. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  9. "You Can Cry / Marshmello TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  10. "You Can Cry (The Remixes) - EP by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  11. "NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  12. "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 19, 11 maj 2018". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  14. "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  15. "Top 40/R Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  16. "MARSHMELLO "You Can Cry" – (Radio Date: 18/05/2018)". radiodate.it. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
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