"Better" is a song by American singer Khalid from his first EP Suncity (2018). It was released as the lead single from the EP on September 14, 2018. It was also included on the album Free Spirit. The song was a commercial success and became Khalid's first solo top 10 single in the United States.
Commercial performance "Better" peaked at number eight in the US in its 30th week, making it one of the slowest ascends to the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, the song peaked at number 14 in Canada, number four in Malaysia, New Zealand, and Singapore, six in Australia, and various spots in the top 10 and top 40.
Additionally, "Better" marked Khalid's second number one on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, following the 11-week run of "Young Dumb & Broke". It also became his first number-one on Billboard's Rhythmic chart in its February 16, 2019 issue."Khalid's 'Better' Hits No. 1 On Rhythmic Songs, Top 10 On Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" from Billboard (February 13, 2019)
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2018–2019) Peak position Denmark (Tracklisten) 10 Ireland (IRMA) 8 Lithuania (AGATA) 9 Malaysia (RIM) 4 Netherlands (Global Top 40) 9 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 4 Norway (VG-lista) 9 Romania (Airplay 100) 91 Singapore (RIAS) 4 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 13 US Rolling Stone Top 100 37
Chart (2022) Peakposition South Africa (RISA) 93
Year-end charts Chart (2018) Position Australia (ARIA) 77 Denmark (Tracklisten) 95 Portugal (AFP) 81 Chart (2019) Position Australia (ARIA) 28 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 34 Denmark (Tracklisten) 98 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 13 Portugal (AFP) 52 US Billboard Hot 100 20 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) 12 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard) 21 US Rhythmic (Billboard) 10 US Rolling Stone Top 100 21
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Label United States October 9, 2018 Contemporary hit radio RCA Rhythmic contemporary radio
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