"No Bad Days"
Remix cover
Single by Macklemore featuring Collett
from the album Ben
ReleasedMarch 14, 2023
Length2:53
LabelBendo
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Budo
Macklemore singles chronology
"Heroes"
(2023)		 "No Bad Days"
(2023)
Collett singles chronology
"Wash My Hands"
(2020)		 "No Bad Days"
(2023)
Music video
"No Bad Days" on YouTube

"No Bad Days" is a song by American rapper Macklemore featuring singer Collett from the former's third solo studio album Ben (2023). It was sent to contemporary hit radio on March 14, 2023, as the album's fifth single.[1] The song was produced by Budo.

Composition

The chorus of the song is performed by Collett.[2] Lyrically, the song is about embracing oneself, staying positive through good and bad experiences and enjoying the best of life.[2][3]

Music video

An official music video was directed by Macklemore's daughter Sloane, which Macklemore revealed in an Instagram video on February 20, 2023.[4] Released alongside the song on March 3, 2023, it sees the two spending time together, including a karaoke session, hairstyling appointment, and horseback riding. At the end, they visit a Seattle Kraken game.[2]

Remix

An official remix of the song was released on June 9, 2023 and features American rapper Armani White.[5] Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop gave a favorable review of the remix, commenting "the addition of Armani White works to perfection. He gives off a great verse that matches what’s happening in the song. Not to mention, his chemistry with Macklemore is tangible."[6]

Live performances

On the day of its release, Macklemore performed the song live on Today, as part of the program's Citi Concert Series.[7]

Charts

Chart performance for "No Bad Days"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 20
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[9] 43
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[10] 33

References

  1. ↑ "Top 40/Mainstream Future Releases". AllAccess. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Powell, Jon (March 8, 2023). "Macklemore returns with new album 'BEN'". Revolt. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Uitti, Jacob (March 9, 2023). "Meaning Behind the Song and Music Video "No Bad Days" by Macklemore". American Songwriter. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  4. ↑ Rosenbaum, Alli (February 20, 2023). "Macklemore recruits 7-year-old daughter Sloane to direct 'No Bad Days' music video". CNN. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "NO BAD DAYS (feat. Armani White, Collett) - Single". Apple Music. June 9, 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Cole, Alexander (June 26, 2023). "Macklemore Enlists Armani White For "No Bad Days" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Watch Macklemore perform 'No Bad Days' live on TODAY". Today. March 3, 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 13, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Macklemore Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Macklemore Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
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