16B

"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)

"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]

Background

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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

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

Critical reception

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

References

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  1. ^ "Producer of song "16B"". Instagram. May 6, 2018. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. 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. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. 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. Archived from the original on May 11, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2018.