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Ocean (Martin Garrix song)

"Ocean" is a song by Dutch music producer and DJ Martin Garrix featuring American singer-songwriter Khalid, from the former's debut studio album The Martin Garrix Experience. The song was written by Khalid, Dewain Whitmore Jr., Ilsey Juber, and its producers Garrix and Giorgio Tuinfort. it was released by Stmpd Rcrds on 15 June 2018, alongside its music video.[3]

"Ocean"
Garrix and Khalid, dressed in black skinnies and jackets, staring at the camera while being surrounded by floating fluorescent tubes
Single by Martin Garrix featuring Khalid
from the album The Martin Garrix Experience
Released15 June 2018 (2018-06-15)
Genre
Length3:36
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Martin Garrix
  • Giorgio Tuinfort
Martin Garrix singles chronology
"Game Over"
(2018) 		"Ocean"
(2018) 		"High on Life"
(2018)
Khalid singles chronology
"This Way"
(2018) 		"Ocean"
(2018) 		"Eastside"
(2018)
Music video
"Ocean" on YouTube

Background

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In October 2017, Khalid tweeted Garrix quoting a fan who asked for a collaboration between them, Garrix responded: "Lets do it".[4][5] Khalid first revealed that he was in the studio with Garrix during an interview on Billboard Music Awards' Facebook Live broadcast on 17 April 2018.[6][7][8] Garrix later revealed more details on the song to Kenh14 News, saying: "At the moment, I can announce that I have a new song with Khalid. He is a great singer. We will release it early June. I'm really excited about it."[9][10] In an interview with Sirius XM Hits 1 at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, Garrix announced the song's title and release date.[11][12] The official announcement came on 11 June, along with the single artwork.[13][14][15]

Music video

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A music video for the song was released via Garrix's YouTube channel on 15 June 2018.[16]

The video was shot in a warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario, which had no water or electricity. The production crew constructed stage lighting, LEDs and a building with glass and mirrors to go with the mood of the song.[17] As of August 2022, the video has received over 293 million views.[16]

Critical reception

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Kat Bein of Billboard felt that the track was "perfectly suited for Khalid's soulful range", who gave listeners his "alto richness and falsetto tenderness over the slow burn beat Garrix cooked".[18] Matthew Meadow from Your EDM described "Ocean" as "the most mellow of any Garrix song we've heard thus far" which "plays more to Khalid's style than it does to his own", thus missing out on most of Garrix's signature musical style.[19] Dancing Astronaut's Chris Stack wrote that the pair delivered a "laid back pop track blending electronic tropes with elements of rock and R&B into a soothing soundscape polished by calming harmonies", while noting the successful continuation of Khalid's "foray into EDM".[2]

Personnel

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Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Ocean"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[61] 3× Platinum 210,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[62] 3× Platinum 120,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[63] Platinum 80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[64] Platinum 90,000‡
France (SNEP)[65] Gold 100,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[66] Gold 200,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[67] Gold 25,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[68] Platinum 60,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[69] Gold 15,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[70] Platinum 20,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[71] Platinum 10,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[72] Platinum 20,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[73] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[74] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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