"Don't Give Up on Me" is a song recorded by American DJs and record producers Kill the Noise and Illenium. It features Mako, who contributed vocals.[3][4] It was released on February 13, 2018, via Proximity.[5]
"Don't Give Up on Me" | ||||
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Single by Kill the Noise and Illenium featuring Mako | ||||
Released | February 13, 2018 | |||
Genre | Dubstep[1] | |||
Length | 4:39 | |||
Label | Proximity | |||
Songwriter(s) | Nicholas D. Miller | |||
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Background
edit"Don't Give Up on Me" was first leaked in the Reddit community by fans, who shared a link to the unlisted video that was published on Mako's YouTube channel. The video was immediately taken down and removed from public access.[6][7]
The song is described as a genre-bending banger beginning with "a post-apocalyptic vibe" with "dark synths contrasted by layered harmonic vocals."[8][9][10]
About the song, Illenium told Billboard "I've looked up to Kill the Noise for a while now, so it was awesome to get a chance to work on a song with him... I got the vocal from Mako and instantly fell in love with it."[11]
References
edit- ^ Pesquero, Adrià (February 13, 2018). "Illenium, Kill The Noise y Mako presentan un memorable 'Don't Give Up On Me'". EDM Red (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Suarez, Pedro (February 14, 2018). "Illenium & Kill The Noise share "Don't Give Up On Me" with Mako..." EDM Chicago. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ Murthi, Rajrishi (February 14, 2018). "Kill The Noise & Illenium feat. Mako - Don't Give Up On Me". The Bangin Beats. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ Meadow, Matthew (February 8, 2018). "Illenium, Kill The Noise & Mako's Highly Anticipated Collab Reveal Is Finally Here". Your EDM. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ Bonavoglia, Brian (February 13, 2018). "Illenium Unleashes "Don't Give Up On Me" With Kill The Noise & Mako". This Song Slaps. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ Matt (February 8, 2018). "Illenium Announces Kill The Noise & Mako Collab "Don't Give Up On Me"". The Middle Phinger. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ GLU (February 13, 2018). "Kill The Noise Teams Up With Mako and Illenium For A Monster Collaboration". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ Chung, Max (February 13, 2018). "Illenium & Kill The Noise Unleash Epic "Don't Give Up on Me" Collaboration". Run the Trap. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ Van, Carly (February 13, 2018). "Illenium x Kill The Noise - Don't Give Up On Me (feat. Mako)". EDM Tunes. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
- ^ George, Rachel (February 13, 2018). "Illenium & Kill The Noise Share Hauntingly Beautiful Record 'Don't Give Up On Me' Featuring Mako". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-02-14.