Woke Up Late

Last updated
"Woke Up Late"
Drax Project - Woke Up Late.png
Single by Drax Project
from the EP Noon
Released2 November 2017 (2017-11-02)
Genre Pop
Length3:02
Label 300
Songwriter(s)
  • Devin Abrams
  • Shaan Singh
  • Matt Beachen
  • Ben O'Leary
  • Sam Thomson
Producer(s) Devin Abrams
Drax Project singles chronology
"So Lost"
(2016)		"Woke Up Late"
(2017)		"Toto"
(2018)

"Woke Up Late" is a song by New Zealand band Drax Project, originally released in November 2017. It reached number 15 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and was included on their 2018 EP Noon .

Contents

Background

In September 2019, Drax Project re-recorded the song for Waiata / Anthems , a collection of re-recorded New Zealand pop songs to promote te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). The new version, retitled "I Moeroa / Woke Up Late", featured lyrics reinterpreted by scholar Tīmoti Kāretu. [1] This version reached number six on the New Zealand artists' singles chart. [2]

Track listing

Digital download [3]
No.TitleLength
1."Woke Up Late"3:02
Digital download – Royale Avenue remix [4]
No.TitleLength
1."Woke Up Late" (Royale Avenue Remix)2:58
Digital download – Lash remix [5]
No.TitleLength
1."Woke Up Late" (Lash Remix)3:13
Digital download – Andrew Trigger remix [6]
No.TitleLength
1."Woke Up Late" (Adam Trigger Remix)3:55

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017–18)Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [7] 15

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)Position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [8] 34

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ) [9] 2× Platinum60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Woke Up Late"
RegionDateFormatOriginalLabelRef.
Various16 March 2018Original 300 [3]
Australia30 March 2018 Contemporary hit radio [10]
Various12 October 2018
  • Digital download
  • streaming
Royale Avenue Remix [4]
26 October 2018Lash Remix [5]
9 November 2018Adam Trigger Remix [6]
United States5 February 2019Contemporary hit radioOriginal [11]

Drax Project and Hailee Steinfeld version

"Woke Up Late"
Drax Project featuring Hailee Steinfeld - Woke Up Late.png
Single by Drax Project featuring Hailee Steinfeld
from the album Drax Project
Released21 January 2019 (2019-01-21)
Genre Pop
Length3:01
Label 300
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Devin Abrams
Drax Project singles chronology
"Toto"
(2018)		"Woke Up Late"
(2019)		"All This Time"
(2019)
Hailee Steinfeld singles chronology
"Back to Life"
(2018)		"Woke Up Late"
(2019)		"Afterlife"
(2019)

The duet version featuring American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld was released on 21 January 2019 as the lead single from their self-titled debut studio album (2019). [12]

Background

The band said that it "cross[ed] our minds while writing it as to how it might work as a duet -- with a female voice telling her side", and so they reached out to Steinfeld as they liked her songs "Starving" and "Let Me Go". [13] The collaboration happened after Drax Project toured with singer Camila Cabello. A member of Cabello's team was good friends with Steinfeld, and after showing her the song, she loved it and asked the band to be a featured vocalist on the track. [14] iHeartRadio noted how the song "tells the story of sleeping in after a wild night out, realizing you're at someone else's house". [15]

In March 2019, the version featuring Hailee Steinfeld was featured in an episode of CBS's MacGyver . [16] In May 2019, a remix of the song by Sam Feldt was released. [17]

Chart performance

The duet version peaked at number 29 on the Mainstream Top 40, [18] 18 in the Australia [19] and 35 in New Zealand. [20]

Music video

The official music video was released to the band's YouTube channel on 9 April 2019. It was directed by Jonathon Singer-Vine and filmed in Los Angeles. It features American YouTuber Liza Koshy. [15] [21]

Critical reception

Billboard called the song a "fizzy pop track" and complimented both the band and Steinfield's "sweet falsettos". [13] Idolator labelled the song a "hit" and an "anthem", and said Steinfeld's feature "adds another perspective to the ode to a developing relationship". [22] The Official Charts Company named Drax Project "one to watch" and said the track "gives a pretty good impression of their overall sound", which it described as a "healthy mix of pop, dance and hip-hop". [23]

Track listing

Digital download [12]
No.TitleLength
1."Woke Up Late" (featuring Hailee Steinfeld)3:01
Digital download – Sam Feldt remix [24]
No.TitleLength
1."Woke Up Late" (featuring Hailee Steinfeld) (Sam Feldt remix)3:16

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [19] 18
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [20] 35
US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) [18] 29

Year-end charts

Chart (2019)Position
Australia (ARIA) [25] 40
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [26] 44

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [27] 5× Platinum350,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [28] 4× Platinum120,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Woke Up Late (Remix)"
RegionDateFormatOriginalLabelRef.
Various21 January 2019Original 300 [12]
2 May 2019Sam Feldt Remix [24]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Te Wiki o te Reo Māori</span> Initiative to promote the use of te reo Māori (the Maori language)

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is a government-sponsored initiative intended to encourage New Zealanders to promote the use of the Māori language which is an official language of the country. Māori Language Week is part of a broader movement to revive the Māori language. It has been celebrated since 1975 and is currently spearheaded by Te Puni Kōkiri and the Māori Language Commission, with many organisations including schools, libraries, and government departments participating.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hailee Steinfeld</span> American actress and singer (born 1996)

Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer. She had her breakthrough with the western film True Grit (2010), which earned her various accolades, including nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zedd discography</span>

Russian-born German DJ Zedd has released two studio albums, one compilation album, 13 music videos, three extended plays, 37 singles and 30 remixes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Love Myself (Hailee Steinfeld song)</span> 2015 single by Hailee Steinfeld

"Love Myself" is the debut single by American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld. It was released on August 7, 2015, through Republic Records and Universal Music Group, as the lead single from her debut extended play (EP), Haiz (2015). The song was written by Mattias Larsson, Robin Fredriksson, Oscar Holter, Julia Michaels, and Justin Tranter, with the production being handled by Holter, with Larsson and Fredriksson under their stage name Mattman & Robin.

<i>Haiz</i> (EP) 2015 EP by Hailee Steinfeld

Haiz is the debut extended play (EP) by American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld. It was released on November 13, 2015, by Republic Records. The EP was preceded by the lead single, "Love Myself", which reached the top 40 on multiple international singles charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sam Feldt</span> Dutch DJ, record producer and entrepreneur

Sammy Boeddha Renders, better known by his stage name Sam Feldt, is a Dutch DJ, record producer and entrepreneur.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rock Bottom (Hailee Steinfeld song)</span> 2016 single by Hailee Steinfeld featuring DNCE

"Rock Bottom" is a song by American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld, featuring a guest appearance from American band DNCE. It was released on February 26, 2016, through Republic Records and Universal Music Group, as the second single from Steinfeld's debut extended play, Haiz (2015). In the song, she sings alongside Joe Jonas, the lead singer of DNCE. The song was written by producers Mattias Larsson and Robin Fredriksson, Justin Tranter, and Julia Michaels.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hailee Steinfeld discography</span>

American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has released two extended plays, twenty singles, three promotional singles and has made other album appearances. Steinfeld gained recognition for her music after performing "Flashlight" in Pitch Perfect 2 (2015).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Starving (song)</span> 2016 single by Hailee Steinfeld featuring Gray and Zedd

"Starving" is a song by American singer Hailee Steinfeld and American duo Grey, featuring Russian-German producer Zedd. The song was written by Grey members Michael Trewartha and Kyle Trewartha, Robert McCurdy, Christopher Petrosino, and Asia Whiteacre. It was released on July 22, 2016, through Republic Records and Universal Music Group. "Starving" is included on the Japanese edition of Steinfeld's debut extended play, Haiz (2015). It serves as the record's third and final single.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Grey (duo)</span> American electronic music duo

Grey is an American electronic music duo consisting of brothers Kyle and Michael Trewartha. They are best known for their debut 2016 single "Starving", with American singer Hailee Steinfeld and production work by Zedd, and "The Middle", a 2018 single in collaboration with Zedd and Maren Morris. They primarily produce music of the future bass genre.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Capital Letters (song)</span> 2018 single by Hailee Steinfeld and BloodPop

"Capital Letters" is a song by American singer Hailee Steinfeld and American record producer BloodPop. It was written by Steinfeld, BloodPop, Raye, Andrew Jackson, Ellie Goulding and Ely Weisfeld, with production handled by BloodPop and Benjamin Rice. The song was released via Universal Studios and Republic Records on January 12, 2018, as the second single from the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades Freed (2018).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drax Project</span> New Zealand pop band

Drax Project is a New Zealand pop and R&B band that formed in Te Aro, Wellington in 2014. Recording a mix of jazz, R&B and pop music, the band came to prominence in 2017 with the single "Woke Up Late", which was certified triple platinum by RIANZ while the 2019 version featuring Hailee Steinfeld was certified triple platinum in Australia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">All This Time (Drax Project song)</span> 2019 single by Drax Project

"All This Time" is a song by New Zealand band Drax Project. A song that had been a part of the band's live performance set for years, it was released as a single from their debut album Drax Project in June 2019.

<i>Drax Project</i> (album) 2019 album by Drax Project

Drax Project is the debut studio album by New Zealand band Drax Project, released in September 2019. The album follows the release of their single "Woke Up Late" (2017), which was re-released in early 2019 as a new version featuring Hailee Steinfeld. The band's collaboration with Six60, "Catching Feelings", was released as a single just prior to the album, and became a hit in Australia and New Zealand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Catching Feelings (Drax Project song)</span> 2019 single by Drax Project and Six60

"Catching Feelings" is a song by New Zealand band Drax Project, featuring Six60. The song was written as a collaboration between the bands in 2017, and was released as a single from Drax Project's debut album Drax Project in September 2019. A new version featuring Brooklyn group Phony Ppl was released in July 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tukituki Te Manawa</span> 2020 single by Drax Project

"Tukituki Te Manawa" is a song by New Zealand band Drax Project, performed in Māori language. It was the band's second song released as a part of the Waiata / Anthems project, with their first being a re-release of their 2017 single "Woke Up Late" for the 2019 Waiata / Anthems compilation album. An unreleased song by the band originally written in English, "Tukituki Te Manawa" translated into Māori by Hinewehi Mohi and Sir Tīmoti Kāretu and released on Christmas Day 2020. In 2021, the song was the subject of an episode of a TVNZ OnDemand documentary series, documenting the creation of music for Waiata / Anthems.

<i>Noon</i> (EP) 2018 extended play by Drax Project

Noon is an extended play by New Zealand band Drax Project, released in June 2018. The EP was released after their single "Woke Up Late" (2017) became a hit in New Zealand, and during the band's tour of Europe with Camila Cabello, on her Never Be the Same Tour.

"Toto" is a song by New Zealand band Drax Project. Inspired by vocalist Shaan Singh quitting their full-time jobs to pursue music, "Toto" was released as the second single from the Noon EP in August 2018. The song was a commercial success, becoming platinum certified in New Zealand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ka Taria</span> 2022 single by Rob Ruha and Drax Project

"Ka Taria" ("Waiting") is a song by New Zealand musicians Rob Ruha and Drax Project. A song sung in Māori and English, it was released as a single during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. It was the third Drax Project song released as a part of the Waiata / Anthems project, following "I Moeroa / Woke Up Late", and Ruha's second, after "35". The song debuted at number 17 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart, the highest position by a New Zealand artist's song that week. By the end of 2022, it was the 20th most successful Te Reo Māori song of the year in New Zealand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drift Away (Sons of Zion song)</span> 2018 single by Sons of Zion

"Drift Away" is a song by New Zealand band Sons of Zion, released as a single in March 2018. The song was a hit in New Zealand, becoming double platinum certified and was nominated for the Single of the Year at the New Zealand Music Awards. In 2019, the band re-recorded the song in Māori as "Pōtere Ana / Drift Away", which was included on the compilation album Waiata / Anthems.

References

  1. ↑ "Waiata / Anthems". iTunes. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  2. ↑ "NZ Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 14 September 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  3. 1 2 "Woke Up Late - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Woke Up Late (Royale Avenue Remix) - Single". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Woke Up Late (Lash Remix) - Single". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  6. 1 2 "Woke Up Late (Adam Trigger Remix) - Single". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  7. ↑ "Drax Project – Woke Up Late". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  8. ↑ "Top Selling Singles of 2018". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  9. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Drax Project – Woke Up Late". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "Singles To Radio - The Music Network". themusicnetwork.com .
  11. ↑ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access. All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  12. 1 2 3 4 "Woke Up Late (feat. Hailee Steinfeld) - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  13. 1 2 Reitman, Shelby (21 January 2019). "Drax Project and Hailee Steinfeld Drop Bubbly Pop Anthem 'Woke Up Late'". Billboard . Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  14. ↑ Roth, Madeline (27 September 2019). "Drax Project Break Down Their Debut Album, From 'Woke Up Late' To 'Catching Feelings'". MTV. Archived from the original on August 15, 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  15. 1 2 Fields, Taylor. "YouTuber Liza Koshy Stars in Drax Project's "Woke Up Late" Music Video". www.iheart.com. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  16. ↑ "MacGyver - S3E17 "Seeds + Permafrost + Feather" Music and List of Songs". What-song. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  17. ↑ Thomas, Langston (3 May 2019). "PREMIERE - Sam Feldt Delivers Refreshing, Upbeat New Remix Of Drax Project's "Woke Up Late" Ft. Hailee Steinfeld". This Song Is Sick. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  18. 1 2 "Hailee Steinfeld Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  19. 1 2 "DRAX Project feat. Hailee Steinfeld – Woke Up Late". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  20. 1 2 "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  21. ↑ Alston, Trey. "Liza Koshy Dances With Drax Project's Shaan Singh In 'Woke Up Late' Video". MTV News. Archived from the original on April 10, 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  22. ↑ Nied, Mike (21 January 2019). "Hailee Steinfeld Partners With Drax Project On 'Woke Up Late'". Idolator . Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  23. ↑ Ainsley, Helen (1 March 2019). "One To Watch: Drax Project". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  24. 1 2 "Woke Up Late (feat. Hailee Steinfeld) [Sam Feldt Remix] - Single". iTunes. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  25. ↑ "ARIA End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  26. ↑ "Top Selling Singles of 2019". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  27. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  28. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Drax Project feat. Hailee Steinfeld – Woke Up Late". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved 10 January 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.