16B
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| Single by James Reid | ||||
| from the album Careless Mixtape | ||||
| Released | 5 May 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
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| Length | 3:46 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Reid | |||
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"16B" is a song by Filipino-Australian singer-actor James Reid. The song was released on May 5, 2018 as the lead single off the collaborative mixtape from his own label Careless Music Manila.[2]
Background[edit]
According to "Push",[3] Reid explained in his Instagram post that the lyrics were inspired by a close friend. He also stated that "16B is a place, a place where even the most fiery of souls can get lost in the pretty lights."[4]
Music video[edit]
An accompany music video for the song was released on Reid's birthday on May 11, 2018 via Careless Music Manila's YouTube channel.[5][6]
Critical reception[edit]
"16B" received positive reviews from music critics, but was also criticized for its provocative lyrics.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Producer of song "16B"". Instagram. May 6, 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ ""16B" (2018) – Single by James Reid". iTunes. Careless Music Manila and iTunes. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ Manhit, Stephanie (May 7, 2018). "James Reid releases new single "16B"". PUSH. ABS-CBN. Event occurs at 09:01 AM. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ "About and release of song "16B"". Instagram. May 6, 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
- ^ "16B - James Reid > Music Videos". Careless Music Manila. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ "WATCH: OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO OF 16B BY JAMES REID". James Reid PH. May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
- ^ INSIDESHOWBIZ.PH Team (May 7, 2018). "JAMES REID ON HIS LATEST SINGLE 16B: "THE SONG IS NOT ABOUT ME"". Inside Showbiz. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.