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| Single by Illenium, Valerie Broussard and Nurko | ||||
| from the album Fallen Embers | ||||
| Released | May 7, 2021 [1] | |||
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| Length | 4:11 | |||
| Label | Warner Records | |||
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"Sideways" is a song by American DJs and producers Illenium and Nurko, and singer/songwriter Valerie Broussard. It was released on May 7, 2021, as the fifth single from Illenium's fourth studio album Fallen Embers. [3]
Before it was released, Illenium previewed the song at Ubbi Dubbi 2021. [4]
Singer and songwriter Valerie Broussard described: “‘Sideways’ was written as an ode to a friend who was struggling with her mental health during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Having struggled similarly in my own life, I wanted her to know I would always be there for her, even when it felt like the world was falling apart.” [5]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [6] | 33 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard ) [7] | 10 |
| Chart (2021) | Position |
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| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) [8] | 33 |
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