"Don't Look Down" is a song by Dutch DJ and record producer Martin Garrix, featuring vocals from American singer Usher. It was released as a digital download on 17 March 2015 on iTunes.

Background Talking about his collaboration with Usher, Garrix said: "I had the track and he was at my manager Scooter’s house when I sent it over. Next thing I knew, I was on a FaceTime call with Usher, who said, 'I would love to do the track.' A week later, we were in the studio. It was super quick!" He also said the song is about "focusing on the positive side of everything."

Composition and critical reception "Don't Look Down" is written in the key of A minor with a tempo of 128 beats per minute. The song follows a chord progression of AmFC, and Usher's vocals span from G3 to C5.

Billboard Jason Lipshutz wrote, "Dutch EDM wunderkind Martin Garrix pivots from his standard sinister instrumental bangers and puts on his best David Guetta mask for 'Don't Look Down'. Usher has toed the now-or-never party line many times before, but his spirited vocals and a cheerful xylophone drop make this collabo a pop winner". Another Billboard contributor, Matt Madved, also noted Guetta's influences, with Garrix "ditching harder-edged trappings of festival house for cheery guitar-backed verses and a softer melodic lead". Idolator's Robbie Daw called it "a nice blend of dance beats and radio-friendly pop that should be music to programmers’ ears."

Music video A lyric video directed by Rory Kramer showing a man quitting his job and enjoying life was released on 17 March 2015. Two official music videos were released on 23 March 2015 giving a female and male perspective of work at a country club. Usher does not appear in the video.

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2015) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 63 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 55 Czech Republic (Top 100) 12 Hungary (Editors' Choice Top 40) 26 Mexico Airplay (Billboard) 46 Russia Airplay (Tophit) 64 Ukraine Airplay (Tophit) 68

Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 34 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 45 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 27

Certifications

Release history Region Date Format Label Netherlands 17 March 2015 Digital download Spinnin' United States 17 March 2015 United Kingdom 24 May 2015

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