21 Reasons

"21 Reasons" is a song by English DJ/producer Nathan Dawe featuring vocals from British singer-songwriter Ella Henderson. It was released on 29 April by Atlantic Records (UK) and Warner UK for digital download and streaming. Written by Henderson, John Nicholas Ealand Morgan, Maegan Cottone, Dawe, Rune Reilly Koelsch and William Martyn Lansley, with production from Dawe and Punctual, "21 Reasons" features a prominent sample of Rune's 2003 dance song "Calabria". It is Henderson's second collaboration with Dawe since co-writing and having uncredited vocals on Dawe's 2020 single "Lighter" with rapper KSI.

"21 Reasons"
Single by Nathan Dawe featuring Ella Henderson
Released29 April 2022
Length2:35
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Ella Henderson
  • John Nicholas Ealand Morgan
  • Maegan Cottone
  • Nathan John Dawe
  • Rune Reilly Koelsch
  • William Martyn Lansley
Producer(s)
  • Nathan Dawe
  • Punctual
Nathan Dawe singles chronology
"Way Too Long"
(2021)		 "21 Reasons"
(2022)
Ella Henderson singles chronology
"Crazy What Love Can Do"
(2022)		 "21 Reasons"
(2022)

Background and production

Ella Henderson previously collaborated with Nathan Dawe on the song "Lighter" with rapper KSI. "Lighter", which was released as a single in 2020, featured uncredited vocals, and was co-written by Henderson.[1] The Official Charts Company's George Griffiths noted the song's prominent sample of Rune's 2003 dance song "Calabria", also notable for its sample in Alex Gaudino's 2007 single "Destination Calabria". Speaking to Griffiths, Dawe noted that it had been "a while since he released anything" and therefore took his time to come up with the right song. He also said that the sample took a long time to clear.[1] Speaking about his inspiration for the sample, Dawe said he was inspired as a fan of Gaudino's "Destination Calabria" but knew he needed to do it justice if he wanted to work with that song. Aside from the sample, the song featured lyrics and verses that speak of the 21 reasons why someone is loved.[1] Speaking about how Henderson became involved in the song, Dawe said they had kept in touch after working together on "Lighter" and that upon finishing the demo it was Henderson that sprung to his mind. He wanted to feature her "unfiltered vocals" unlike those "chipmunk vocals" on "Lighter". The duo wrote the lyrics in two hours over Zoom.[1]

Promotion and release

Ahead of the song's release on 29 April, Dawe and his label partnered with TikTok influencers to build up anticipation for the song. Dawe said that despite the single not being out, during an early set people were able to sing the lyrics back to him when he played the song.[1]

Music video

At the time of the song's release, Dawe confirmed that a music video had not been shot but said he was open to working on one so long as he was not dancing in it.[1]

Personnel

Release history
Release history for "21 Reasons"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 29 April 2022
[2][3]

References
  1. Griffiths, George (29 April 2022). "Nathan Dawe on new single 21 Reasons with Ella Henderson: 'I've wanted to make this record forever'". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  2. "Nathan Dawe - 21 Reasons (feat. Ella Henderson)". 29 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022 – via Spotify.
  3. "21 Reasons (feat. Ella Henderson) by Nathan Dawe". 29 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022 – via Amazon.
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