Haiz (EP)

Haiz
EP by Hailee Steinfeld
Released November 13, 2015 (2015-11-13)
Recorded 2015
Genre
Length 14:22
Label Republic
Producer
Singles from Haiz
  1. "Love Myself"
    Released: August 7, 2015
  2. "Rock Bottom"
    Released: February 27, 2016

Haiz (stylized as HΔIZ) is the debut extended play recorded by American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld. It was released through Republic Records on November 13, 2015.[1] The EP was preceded by the August 2015 release of its lead single "Love Myself", which reached the top 40 on multiple international singles charts.

The EP received mixed to positive reviews upon release and achieved modest commercial success in North America. Critics described the record as "fun" and empowering but noted a lack of personality.[2][3] It debuted at number 38 on the Canadian Albums Chart and at number 57 on the Billboard 200.

Background

Steinfeld starred as Emily Junk in the 2015 musical comedy film Pitch Perfect 2, released in May 2015, where she debuted her musical aspirations.[4] She also released an acoustic cover of "Flashlight", a song featured in the film and originally performed by English singer Jessie J on the soundtrack.[5] A week after the film's premiere, Steinfeld announced that she had signed a recording contract with Republic Records and planned to released a single that summer.[6] Mattman & Robin, Captain Cuts, Harvey Mason, Jr., and The Futuristics were all named as producers for the forthcoming record;[6] the former duo also co-wrote all four songs that ended up on the extended play. The title and release date for Haiz were revealed by Billboard on November 2, 2015.[7] It was released on November 13, 2015.

Promotion

"Love Myself" was released on August 7, 2015, as the lead single from Haiz and a forthcoming full-length studio album.[8] The song garnered media attention for its empowering message as well as suggestive lyrics that evoke masturbation.[9][10][11] It debuted on the Billboard Pop Songs airplay chart at number 27, marking the highest debut for a solo female artist on the chart since "Torn" entered at No. 26 in 1998, and eventually reached a peak position of 15.[12][13] It also peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 40 on the singles charts in six other countries, including Canada, New Zealand, and Sweden.

In the weeks prior to the EP's release, "Hell Nos and Headphones" was being touted as the collection's second single,[2][3] but "You're Such A" was selected instead. However, it was scrapped in favor of "Rock Bottom". The song was released as the EP's second single on February 27, 2016, as a remix with DNCE.[14]

HAIZ specialy release in Physical Cd only in Philippines for her Hailee Steinfeld Live in Manila. Hailee perform on 3 Malls in Manila April 8, 2016 Eastwood Mall April 9, 2016 Uptown Mall April 10, 2016 Venice Grand Canal. Every Shows Hailee do a Meet and Greet and Cd Signing Session. The 3 Shows was Sold Out.

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Love Myself"  
 3:38
2. "You're Such A"  
  • Larsson
  • Fredriksson
  • Michaels
  • Tranter
 3:36
3. "Rock Bottom"  
  • Larsson
  • Fredriksson
  • Michaels
  • Tranter
 3:18
4. "Hell Nos and Headphones"  
  • Larsson
  • Fredriksson
  • Michaels
  • Tranter
 3:50
Total length:
 14:22

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
scope="row" Canadian Albums (Billboard)[16] 38
scope="row" US Billboard 200[17] 57

References

  1. ↑ "Haiz - EP by Hailee Steinfeld". iTunes Store (Canada). Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 Gracey, Oscar (November 13, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld Drops Debut EP 'HAIZ'". Access Hollywood (NBCUniversal). Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  3. 1 2 Zoladz, Lindsay (November 13, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld's Haiz EP Is Fascinating For All the Wrong Reasons". Vulture (New York Media). Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  4. ↑ Dodero, Camille (September 17, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld on Joining Taylor's Squad and Why She Doesn't Need to Choose Between Movies and Music". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  5. ↑ Billboard Staff (May 18, 2015). "'Pitch Perfect 2': Hailee Steinfeld Shares Her Own 'Flashlight' Video". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  6. 1 2 Stutz, Colin (May 21, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld Signs Deal With Republic Records". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  7. ↑ Polanco, Luis (November 2, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld Announces EP Title & Release Date". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "Love Myself - Single by Hailee Steinfeld". iTunes Store (New Zealand). Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  9. ↑ Hardeep Phull (August 13, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld sings an ode to masturbation". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  10. ↑ Alyssa Norwin (August 14, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld's 'Love Myself' About Masturbating? — Fans Freak Out On Twitter". Hollywood Life. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  11. ↑ Steve Huff (August 23, 2015). "Actress Hailee Steinfeld’s Masturbation Anthem Tickles Our Ears". Maxim. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  12. ↑ Anderson, Trevor (August 20, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld Finds 'Love' on Billboard + Twitter Top Tracks". Billboard (Prometheus Global Media). Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  13. ↑ "Hailee Steinfeld - Chart history (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
  14. ↑ Steinfeld, Hailee. "10 DAYS". Twitter. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  15. ↑
  16. ↑ "Hailee Steinfeld – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Hailee Steinfeld. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Hailee Steinfeld – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Hailee Steinfeld. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
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