"Finest Hour" is a song by American EDM trio Cash Cash featuring Moroccan singer-songwriter Abir. It was released on April 12, 2018 by Big Beat.[2]
"Finest Hour" | ||||
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Single by Cash Cash featuring Abir | ||||
from the album Say It Like You Feel It | ||||
Released | April 12, 2018 | |||
Genre | Dance-pop[1] | |||
Length | 3:35 | |||
Label | Big Beat | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Cash Cash | |||
Cash Cash singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Finest Hour" on YouTube |
Background
editIn an interview, Cash Cash mentioned: '"Finest Hour" is about when you lose control at some point, when things aren't working out as planned. Maybe it's not getting that promotion, or getting fired, or losing someone'. And Abir said: "Finest Hour" is about reaching a breaking point and owning it. Everyone has days where nothing seems to go right but recognizing that it's just a moment and shit happens is what's most important.[3]
Music video
editThe video was uploaded on July 17, 2018. Beginning with a couple at the start of their relationship, and follows them throughout their finest hours of their courtship, highlighting milestones as their family grows.[4]
Other versions
editOn September 14, 2018, Abir released her solo acoustic version, after she signed to Atlantic Records.[5][6]
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ Michelle, Malikka (April 12, 2018). "Abir Assists DJ-Producer Trio Cash Cash With Pop Perfection 'Finest Hour'". Singersroom. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "Finest Hour (feat. Abir) - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ Jagota, Vrinda (April 12, 2018). "Cash Cash and ABIR's 'Finest Hour' Will Become a Summer Smash". Paper. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ Martinez, E. Vincent (July 19, 2018). "CASH CASH STAR IN MUSIC VIDEO ALONGSIDE FEATURED VOCALIST ABIR ON "FINEST HOUR"". Paper. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ Kress, Bryan (September 14, 2018). "'Finest Hour' Writer ABIR Signs to Atlantic, Releases Solo Acoustic Version: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "ABIR - Finest Hour (Acoustic)". Retrieved November 18, 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Cash Cash feat. Abir – Finest Hour" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "Cash Cash Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Cash Cash – Finest Hour (Feat. Abir)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 18, 2020.