Format Digital download Label XO
Republic | Recorded 2015 | |
Released November 17, 2015 (2015-11-17) Length 5:49 (album version)
4:06 (radio edit) Writer(s) Abel Tesfaye
Jason Quenneville
Danny Schofield
Carlo Montagnese
Ben Diehl | ||
"Acquainted" is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd recorded for his second studio album Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). It was written and produced by him along with Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville, Danny "Boy Styles" Schofield, Carlos "Illangelo" Montagnese and Ben "Billions" Diehl. The track was sent to urban contemporary stations on November 17, 2015, by XO and Republic Records, serving as the record's fifth and final single, being also released to rhythmic contemporary on February 16, 2016. It was set to impact contemporary hit radio on April 12, 2016, though its release to those stations did not occur.
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Background
A working version of "Acquainted" referred to as "Girls Born in the 90s" leaked in May 2015, before being heavily reworked prior to its release on the album.
Composition
The song is written in the key of G minor with a moderate tempo of 106 beats per minute in common time. The song alternates between the chords Gm and F, and the vocals span from F3 to C6.
Music video
The music video was reportedly directed by Nabil Elderkin. Production commenced on February 9, 2016.