The song peaked at number 44 on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and reached the Russia Radio Airplay chart at number 120.
Background and composition
"Broken Drum" was written by Samuel Frisch,Jean Paul Makhlouf,Alex Makhlouf and Michael Fitzpatrick while production was handled by the group themselves.[2] According to Jean Paul Makhlouf,the song was "one of those super simple ditties" where the group avoided overthinking while recording the track.[3] Michael Fitzpatrick described the collaboration as "mutual" and "knew this song was going to be fire" soon after recording.[3] Lyrically,the song is about a post-relationship longing.[1] Musically,the song has been described as a "tropical-tinged,saxophone-lead" track.[4]
Music video
The music video for "Broken Drum" premiered on June 17,2016. It was filmed at the Marquee Nightclub in Las Vegas,Nevada,over Memorial Day Weekend.[5] Directed by Joe Zohar,the video shows the group riding through the desert on the way to Las Vegas where the group picks up a lost saxophone player. It also features cameo appearances from Wiz Khalifa and Busta Rhymes.[1]
Jean Paul Makhlouf said of the video:"We've been Marquee [Dayclub &Nightclub] residents for a few years now and felt like it was about time we show people what goes down out here when we're in town [...] the video showcases some of the most breath taking Vegas views that most people might not even know exist out there."[3]
Track listing
Digital download
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Broken Drum" (feat. Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums)
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