"Middle" is a song by French DJ and record producer DJ Snake featuring vocals from British singer Bipolar Sunshine. The song was released as a single on 16 October 2015 by Interscope Records. In July 2016, the song was announced as the lead single from DJ Snake's debut album, Encore (2016).
It was written by William Grigahcine, Aaron Kleinstub and Adio Marchant, and produced by the latter of two.
Critical reception The song received positive reviews from music critics. Entertainment Weekly writer Chuck Arnold called it a "breezy twirler that achieves after-hours airiness." Ed Ledsham of Drowned in Sound put it alongside "Talk" for their "finer qualities of contemporary pop-dance" and the vocal talents of their respective featured artists, noting how Bipolar Sunshine's delivery was "particularly unique."
Music video The song's accompanying music video premiered on March 16, 2016, on DJ Snake's YouTube account on Vevo.
It was directed by Colin Tilley and features The Hunger Games actor Josh Hutcherson and actress Kiersey Clemons. Principal photography took place in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2015–2016) Peakposition New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 13 Portugal (AFP) 22
Year-end charts Chart (2015) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 98 Chart (2016) Position Australia (ARIA) 56 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) 85 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia) 28 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 48 France (SNEP) 28 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 93 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 26 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 81 UK Singles (OCC) 47 US Billboard Hot 100 80 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 9 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 49
Decade-end charts Chart (2010–2019) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 26
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