Better Off Without You (Becky Hill and Shift K3Y song)

"Better Off Without You" is a song by English singer and songwriter Becky Hill, featuring British DJ and producer Shift K3Y. It was released on 10 January 2020 as the lead single from her debut studio album, Only Honest on the Weekend.^[1][2] The song peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.

"Better Off Without You"
Single by Becky Hill and Shift K3Y
from the album Only Honest on the Weekend
Released	10 January 2020
Length	3:18
Label	Polydor Eko
Songwriter(s)	Lewis Shay Jankel Rebecca Claire Hill
Producer(s)	Jarly Shift K3Y Svidden
Becky Hill singles chronology
"Only You" (2019) "Better Off Without You" (2020) "Nothing Really Matters" (2020)
Shift K3Y singles chronology
"They Wanna Know" (2020) "Better Off Without You" (2020) "Do Me No Good" (2020)

Background

When talking about the song, Becky Hill said, "'Better Off Without You' is that perfect break up song. Starting the year with those New Year, new me feels, it's your new self love anthem of 2020! Written about a break up of my own, Better Off Without You was a song that I listened to over the course of 2019 that helped me through some really dark times. I can't wait to share this bit of personal therapy with others and watch the song take on a life of its own."^[3]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Better Off Without You" was first released onto YouTube on 10 January 2020.^[4]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[5]

• Jarly – producer, associated performer, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, piano, programming, sound effects, strings
• Lewis Shay Jankel – producer, composer, lyricist, associated performer, engineer, featured artist, music production, studio personnel
• Svidden – producer, associated performer, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, piano, programming, sound effects, strings
• Rebecca Claire Hill – composer, lyricist, associated performer, vocals
• Stuart Hawkes – mastering engineer, studio personnel
• Wez Clarke – mixer, studio personnel

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2020) Peak position Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[6] 34 Ireland (IRMA)[7] 15 Scotland (OCC)[8] 6 UK Singles (OCC)[9] 14 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[10] 46

Year-end charts Chart (2020) Position UK Singles (OCC)[11] 49

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[12]	Gold	35,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[13]	Platinum	600,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	10 January 2020[1][2]	Digital download streaming	Polydor Eko

References

1. "Better Off without You (feat. Shift K3Y) - Single by Becky Hill on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
2. "Better Off Without You (feat. Shift K3Y)". Spotify. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
3. "Becky Hill Releases New Single Better Off Without You Featuring Shift K3y - Stereoboard". stereoboard.com. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
4. "Becky Hill - Better Off Without You". Retrieved 27 January 2020 – via YouTube.
5. "Credits / Better Off Without You / Becky Hill". Tidal. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
6. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 22. týden 2020 in the date selector. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
7. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 March 2020.
8. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
10. "Becky Hill Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
11. "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2020". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
12. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
13. "British single certifications – Becky Hill Ft Shift K3y – Better Off Without You". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 5 March 2021.