July (Noah Cyrus song)

"July" is a song by American singer Noah Cyrus, released as the lead single from her second EP The End of Everything through Records and Columbia Records on July 31, 2019.[2] A duet version with American soul singer Leon Bridges was released on November 8, 2019, after which the song became Cyrus' second and Bridges' first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 85.

"July"
Single by Noah Cyrus
from the EP The End of Everything
ReleasedJuly 31, 2019 (2019-07-31)
Length2:36
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Michael Sonier
Noah Cyrus singles chronology
"Expensive"
(2019)		 "July"
(2019)		 "Lonely"
(2019)
Music video
"July" on YouTube

Composition

The song features harmonies and "contemplative lyrics" over "simple acoustic instrumentation".[3]

Critical reception

Mike Wass of Idolator described the track as a "country-tinged ballad".[2] Writing for Billboard, Ellise Shafer called it "reflective" and a "folk-infused ballad" about "the continuous cycle of a toxic relationship".[3]

Music video

The music video was directed by James Pereira and released on July 31, the same day as the song.[3]

Charts
Chart (2019–2020) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 40
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[5] 13
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 40
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 24
Netherlands (Single Tip)[8] 7
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 8
Norway (VG-lista)[10] 30
Portugal (AFP)[11] 183
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[12] 99
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 78
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] 77
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] 66
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 85
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 20
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[18] 33
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[19] 42

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[20] 2× Platinum 140,000
Canada (Music Canada)[21] 2× Platinum 160,000
Ireland (IRMA)[22] Platinum 15,000^
Norway (IFPI Norway)[23] Platinum 60,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[24] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[25] Platinum 1,000,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various July 31, 2019
Original Columbia [26]
November 8, 2019 Duet [27]
United States January 20, 2020 Hot adult contemporary radio [28]
January 28, 2020 Contemporary hit radio Original [29]

References
  1. "July by Noah Cyrus, Leon Bridges". Tidal. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  2. Wass, Mike (July 31, 2019). "Noah Cyrus Returns With A New Single Called "July"". Idolator. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  3. Shafer, Ellise (July 31, 2019). "Noah Cyrus Releases Reflective New Track 'July' & Music Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  4. "Australian-charts.com – Noah Cyrus – July". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  5. "Ultratop.be – Noah Cyrus – July" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  6. "Noah Cyrus Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  7. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  8. "Dutchcharts.nl – Noah Cyrus – July". MegaCharts (in Dutch). Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  9. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 12, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  10. "Norwegiancharts.com – Noah Cyrus – July". VG-lista. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  11. "Portuguesecharts.com – Noah Cyrus – July". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  13. "Swedishcharts.com – Noah Cyrus – July". Singles Top 100. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  14. "Swisscharts.com – Noah Cyrus – July". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  16. "Noah Cyrus Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  17. "Noah Cyrus Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  18. "Noah Cyrus Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  19. "Noah Cyrus Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  20. "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  21. "Canadian single certifications – Noah Cyrus – July". Music Canada. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  22. "Irish single certifications – Noah Cyrus – July". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  23. "Norwegian single certifications – Noah Cyrus – July" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  24. "British single certifications – Noah Cyrus – July". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 29, 2020. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type July in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  25. "American single certifications – Noah Cyrus – July". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 24, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  26. "July - Single by Noah Cyrus on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  27. "July - Single by Noah Cyrus & Leon Bridges on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  28. "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases - Hot Adult Contemporary Rock Songs and Release Dates". All Access. February 11, 2020. Archived from the original on January 10, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  29. "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". All Access. February 11, 2020. Archived from the original on January 9, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
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