Since its release, "Ain't Easy" has become the most successful single from The Launch, launching at number one on iTunes and being certified Platinum by Music Canada.[3][4]
"Ain't Easy" was recorded in the fall of 2017 as part of the competition on The Launch by both the duo of Elijah Woods and Jamie Fine and the soloist Basil Phoenix.[2] The duo created their own arrangement of the song, which was merged with elements of the original for the final recording.[5] Fine performs lead vocals on the track with Woods accompanying on piano.[5] Scott Borchetta described hearing the duo's version of "Ain't Easy" as being "like an out-of-body experience," contributing to the duo's victory.[1]
Following the song's release, "Ain't Easy" hit number one on the Canadian iTunes sales chart, displacing co-writer Cabello's "Havana".[6] The song debuted at number 14 on the Canadian Digital Song Sales chart dated January 27, 2018.[7] The following week, "Ain't Easy" debuted at number 40 on the Canadian Hot 100.[8] The song reached its peak position of 38 on the chart dated April 7, 2018.[9] It remains the only single generated by the series to appear on the chart. "Ain't Easy" has reached the top 10 on multiple pop airplay charts, peaking at positions of 1, 6, and 5 on the Canada AC, Canada CHR/Top 40, and Canada Hot AC charts, respectively.[10][11][12]
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