Haiz_(EP)

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Haiz (EP)

2015 EP by Hailee Steinfeld


Haiz (stylized as HΔIZ and HAIZ) is the debut extended play (EP) by American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld. It was released on November 13, 2015, by Republic Records.[1] The EP was preceded by the lead single, "Love Myself", which reached the top 40 on multiple international singles charts.

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The EP received mixed to positive reviews upon release and achieved modest commercial success in North America. Critics described the record as "fun" and empowering but felt that Steinfeld lacked personality.[2][3] It debuted at number 38 on the Canadian Albums Chart and number 57 on the US Billboard 200. The album was released with bonus tracks in Japan and debuted at number 76 on the Oricon album chart in 2016.

Background

In 2015, Steinfeld starred as Emily Junk in the musical comedy film Pitch Perfect 2, where she debuted her musical aspirations.[4] She also released an acoustic cover of "Flashlight", a song featured in the film and performed by English singer Jessie J on the soundtrack.[5] A week after the film's premiere, Steinfeld announced that she had signed a recording contract with Republic Records and planned to release a single that summer.[6] Mattman & Robin, Captain Cuts, Harvey Mason Jr., and The Futuristics were all named as producers for the forthcoming record;[6] the former duo also co-wrote all four songs that ended up on the extended play. The title and release date for HAIZ were revealed by Billboard on November 2, 2015.[7] It was released on November 13, 2015.

The EP was re-released on February 26, 2016 to replace the original solo version of "Rock Bottom" with the remix featuring DNCE, with this newly recorded version serving as the record's second single.[8] On July 15, 2016, it was re-released a second time to include the new single, "Starving", as a bonus track.[9]

Singles

"Love Myself" was released on August 7, 2015, as the lead single from HAIZ and a forthcoming full-length studio album.[10] The song garnered media attention for its empowering message as well as suggestive lyrics that evoke masturbation.[11][12][13] It debuted on the Billboard Pop Songs airplay chart at number 27, marking the highest debut for a solo female artist on the chart since "Torn" entered at number 26 in 1998, and eventually reached a peak position of number 15.[14][15] It also peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 40 on the singles charts in six other countries, including Canada, New Zealand, and Sweden.

"Rock Bottom" was released as the EP's second single on February 26, 2016, as a remix with DNCE, replacing some of Steinfeld's original singing to DNCE's lead singer Joe Jonas and singing with him.[16] In the weeks prior to the EP's release, "Hell Nos and Headphones" was being touted as the collection's second single,[2][3] but "You're Such A" was selected instead. Ultimately, neither song served as a single.

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References

  1. "Haiz - EP by Hailee Steinfeld". iTunes Store (Canada). Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  2. Gracey, Oscar (November 13, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld Drops Debut EP 'HAIZ'". Access Hollywood. NBCUniversal. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  3. Zoladz, Lindsay (November 13, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld's Haiz EP Is Fascinating For All the Wrong Reasons". Vulture. New York Media. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  4. Stutz, Colin (May 21, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld Signs Deal With Republic Records". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  5. Polanco, Luis (November 2, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld Announces EP Title & Release Date". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  6. "Haiz - EP by Hailee Steinfeld" (February 2016). iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  7. "Haiz - EP by Hailee Steinfeld" (July 2016). iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  8. "Love Myself - Single by Hailee Steinfeld". iTunes Store (New Zealand). Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  9. Hardeep Phull (August 13, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld sings an ode to masturbation". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  10. Alyssa Norwin (August 14, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld's 'Love Myself' About Masturbating? — Fans Freak Out On Twitter". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  11. Steve Huff (August 23, 2015). "Actress Hailee Steinfeld's Masturbation Anthem Tickles Our Ears". Maxim. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  12. Anderson, Trevor (August 20, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld Finds 'Love' on Billboard + Twitter Top Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  13. Steinfeld, Hailee. "10 DAYS". Twitter. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  14. "Haiz - EP by Hailee Steinfeld on iTunes". iTunes Store (CA). 13 November 2015. Archived from the original on 12 December 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  15. "Haiz by Hailee Steinfeld on Apple Music". iTunes Store (JP). 26 August 2016. Archived from the original on 23 July 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2016.

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