Believe (Meek Mill song)

"Believe" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill featuring American singer Justin Timberlake. It was released for digital download and streaming on February 7, 2020, through Atlantic.[3]

"Believe"
A dense layer of white clouds seen from above, with a clear blue sky behind it.
Single by Meek Mill featuring Justin Timberlake
ReleasedFebruary 7, 2020
Genre
Length3:31
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Meek Mill singles chronology
"Letter to Nipsey"
(2020)
"Believe"
(2020)
"Otherside of America"
(2020)
Justin Timberlake singles chronology
"SoulMate"
(2018)
"Believe"
(2020)
"The Other Side"
(2020)

Background

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Meek Mill teased the song on social media on February 5, 2020.[4] He then posted the cover of the song the next day and revealed the release date. He posted the making of the song and sneak peek clips of the music video. Justin Timberlake posted only the making of the song and a picture with Meek Mill and a camera pointing at them. It was released with a music video directed by Maxime Quoilin on February 7, 2020.[5] The music video on YouTube has received over 15 million views as of April 2024.[6]

Release and promotion

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On February 7, 2020, "Believe" was released for digital download and streaming through Meek Mill's label Atlantic.[7]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.

Charts

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Chart (2020) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 29
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 90
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 42
US Rolling Stone Top 100[11] 38

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 7, 2020 [7]

References

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  1. ^ Hautman, Nicholas (7 February 2020). "Justin Timberlake Releases New Song 'Believe' With Meek Mill". US Magazine. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. ^ "News: First Stream: New Music from Meek Mill & Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj & More". Round Hill Music. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  3. ^ Bloom, Madison (February 7, 2020). "Meek Mill and Justin Timberlake Share Video for New Song "Believe": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  4. ^ Wass, Mike (February 6, 2020). "Meek Mill Teases Justin Timberlake Collaboration "Believe in Me"". Idolator. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Wallis, Adam (February 7, 2020). "Meek Mill, Justin Timberlake drop 'Believe' music video". Global News. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  6. ^ Meek Mill - Believe (feat. Justin Timberlake) [Official Music Video].YouTube
  7. ^ a b "Letter To Nipsey (feat. Roddy Ricch) / Meek Mill". Tidal. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 24, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  9. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  10. ^ "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  11. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2020-02-18. Retrieved February 19, 2020.