Rock Bottom (Hailee Steinfeld song)

"Rock Bottom" is a song by American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld, featuring a guest appearance from American band DNCE. It was released on February 26, 2016, through Republic Records and Universal Music Group, as the second single from Steinfeld's debut extended play, Haiz (2015).^[1][2] In the song, she sings alongside Joe Jonas, the lead singer of DNCE. The song was written by producers Mattias Larsson and Robin Fredriksson (Mattman & Robin), Justin Tranter, and Julia Michaels.^[3]

"Rock Bottom"
Single by Hailee Steinfeld featuring DNCE
from the EP Haiz
Released	February 26, 2016 (2016-02-26)
Genre	Pop
Length	3:18
Label	Republic Universal
Songwriter(s)	Mattias Larsson Robin Fredriksson Justin Tranter Julia Michaels
Producer(s)	Mattman & Robin
Hailee Steinfeld singles chronology
"Love Myself" (2015) "Rock Bottom" (2016) "Starving" (2016)
DNCE singles chronology
"Cake by the Ocean" (2015) "Rock Bottom" (2016) "Toothbrush" (2016)
Music video
"Rock Bottom" on YouTube

Background

In an interview with People's Jeff Nelson, Steinfeld said "[Rock Bottom] epitomizes me in every damn relationship. I've experienced that relationship in its entirety. I do feel like there are some songs that really represent a relationship for a relationship, and then when you hear it, you think about that specific relationship, and I have that when I hear 'Rock Bottom'."^[4]

Critical reception

Access Hollywood deemed the song "a stylistic, upbeat jam full of swagger and soul."^[5] Jeff Nelson of People said "a poppy, effervescent jam, 'Rock Bottom' chronicles the highs and lows of young love that keep a couple 'coming back for more'."^[4] Mike Wass of Idolator called "Rock Bottom" "the best song on the EP."^[6]

Release

In the weeks prior to Haiz's release, "Hell Nos and Headphones" was being touted as the EP's second single, but "You're Such A" was chosen instead, and was set to impact Top 40 radio on February 9, 2016.^[5][7] However, the release of "You're Such A" was scrapped in favor of the new version of "Rock Bottom" featuring DNCE.^[1][2]

Music video

The music video for the song, directed by Malia James, was released on March 25, 2016.^[8] Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos described the music video: "In the clip, Steinfeld struggles with a tumultuous relationship. The singer and her boyfriend, played by model John Economou, shift dramatically between fighting and joking around, which culminates at a show Steinfeld performs at with DNCE. Economou walks out during the performance, and a distraught Steinfeld leaves to find him, where they kiss and make up."^[9]

Credits and personnel

Credits have been obtained from AllMusic.^[3]

• Hailee Steinfeld - vocals/songwriter
• Joe Jonas - vocals/songwriter
• Mattias Larsson – songwriter
• Robin Fredriksson – songwriter
• Julia Michaels – songwriter
• Justin Tranter – songwriter
• Mattman & Robin – producer
• JinJoo Lee - guitar
• Cole Whittle - bass
• Jack Lawless - drums
• John Hanes – assistant recording engineer
• John Cranfield – assistant recording engineer
• Serban Ghenea – mixer
• Randy Merrill – mastering engineer

Charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[10]	39
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11]	61
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[12]	47
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13]	46
New Zealand Heatseeker Singles (Recorded Music NZ)[14]	3
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[15]	50
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[16]	3
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[17]	33

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[18]	Gold	30,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[19]	Gold	40,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[20]	Platinum	30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[21]	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[22]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	February 26, 2016	Digital download	Republic Universal	[23]
	March 1, 2016	Top 40 radio	Republic	[1]

References

1. "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
2. "Hailee Steinfeld and DNCE's Duet, "Rock Bottom," Is Finally Here". teen VOGUE. February 26, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
3. "Haiz - Hailee Steinfeld - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
4. Nelson, Jeff (March 25, 2016). "Hailee Steinfeld, DNCE Premiere 'Rock Bottom' Music Video - People.com". People. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
5. "Hailee Steinfeld Drops Debut EP 'HAIZ' - Access Hollywood". Access Hollywood. November 13, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
6. Wass, Mike (February 12, 2016). "Hailee Steinfeld Teams Up With DNCE For New Version Of 'Rock Bottom' - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
7. "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
8. "Hailee Steinfeld - Rock Bottom ft. DNCE - YouTube". YouTube. March 25, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
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13. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 15. týden 2016 in the date selector. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
14. "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
15. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201616 into search. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
16. "Hailee Steinfeld Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
17. "Hailee Steinfeld Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
18. "Brazilian single certifications – Hailee Steinfeld – Rock Bottom" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
19. "Canadian single certifications – Hailee Steinfeld – Rock Bottom". Music Canada. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
20. "New Zealand single certifications – Hailee Steinfeld feat. DNCE – Rock Bottom". Radioscope. Retrieved December 22, 2024. Type Rock Bottom in the "Search:" field.
21. "British single certifications – Hailee Steinfeld – Rock Bottom". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
22. "American single certifications – Hailee Steinfeld – Rock Bottom". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
23. "Haiz - EP by Hailee Steinfeld on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). February 26, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.