16B

"16B" is a song by Filipino-Australian singer-actor James Reid. The song was released on May 5, 2018 as the lead single off the collaborative mixtape from his own label Careless Music Manila.[2]

"16B"
Single by James Reid
from the album Careless Mixtape
Released5 May 2018 (2018-05-05)
Recorded2018
Genre
Length3:46
Label
  • Careless Music Manila
  • Flip Music PH
Songwriter(s)Reid
Producer(s)
  • Mat Olavides[1]
  • Reid
James Reid singles chronology
"Caught in Your Feelings"
(2017)		 "16B"
(2018)		 "Right There"
(2018)

Background

According to "Push",[3] Reid explained in his Instagram post that the lyrics were inspired by a close friend. He also stated that "16B is a place, a place where even the most fiery of souls can get lost in the pretty lights."[4]

Music video

An accompany music video for the song was released on Reid's birthday in May 11, 2018 via Careless Music Manila's YouTube channel.[5][6]

Critical reception

"16B" received positive reviews from music critics, but was also criticized for its provocative lyrics.[7]

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References
  1. "Producer of song "16B"". Instagram. May 6, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  2. ""16B" (2018) – Single by James Reid". iTunes. Careless Music Manila and iTunes. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  3. Manhit, Stephanie (May 7, 2018). "James Reid releases new single "16B"". PUSH. ABS-CBN. Event occurs at 09:01 AM. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  4. "About and release of song "16B"". Instagram. May 6, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  5. "16B - James Reid > Music Videos". Careless Music Manila. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  6. "WATCH: OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO OF 16B BY JAMES REID". James Reid PH. May 12, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  7. INSIDESHOWBIZ.PH Team (May 7, 2018). "JAMES REID ON HIS LATEST SINGLE 16B: "THE SONG IS NOT ABOUT ME"". Inside Showbiz. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
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