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2023 single by Tkay Maidza and Flume
"
Silent Assassin
" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter
Tkay Maidza
and Australian
electronic
musician
Flume
released on 7 July 2023
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as the lead single from Maidza's second studio album,
Sweet Justice
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In a press statement, Maidza said "I like to move in silence, but this song is a reminder that people shouldn't count me out or underestimate my abilities; they should be afraid when I'm quiet as I come back more evolved".
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At the
2023 ARIA Music Awards
, the song was nominated for
Best Hip Hop/Rap Release
.
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The song was nominated for Best Single at the
Rolling Stone Australia Awards
.
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Music video
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The Milo Lee directed music video premiered on YouTube on 6 July 2023.
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It sees a battle-ready Maidza performing her song in the desert.
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Reception
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Conor Lochrie from
Rolling Stone Australia
said "The track is anthem of self-empowerment and self-confidence, the sound of two artists at the top of their game combining to strong effect."
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Courtney Fry from
Triple J
called the colloboration "the link up of the year... showing off the precision and speed of both artists." Fry said "With Tkay's laser-focused bars and Flume's abrasive production, it's one that'll ring around in your ears for ages."
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Walden Green from
The Fader
said "On 'Silent Asassin'... both artists are most definitely in the zone."
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Charts
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Singles
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