Chemical (Post Malone song)

"Chemical" is a song by American rapper and singer Post Malone. It was released through Republic and Mercury Records as the lead single from Malone's upcoming fifth studio album, Austin, on April 14, 2023. The song was produced by Malone himself, Andrew Watt, and Louis Bell, and the three wrote it alongside Billy Walsh. Exactly one week later, it appeared as the last song on Malone's debut compilation album, The Diamond Collection, which was released to celebrate Malone as becoming the artist with the most diamond-certified singles by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), although the song was not certified at all at the time of the album's release.

"Chemical"
Single by Post Malone
from the album Austin
ReleasedApril 14, 2023 (2023-04-14)
GenrePop rock
Length3:04
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Post Malone singles chronology
"I Like You (A Happier Song)"
(2022)		 "Chemical"
(2023)		 "Mourning"
(2023)
Music video
"Chemical" on YouTube

Background

In an early 2022 interview with Billboard ahead of the release of his fourth studio album, Twelve Carat Toothache (2022), Malone expressed plans to rebuild his artistic vision, even if that meant to compromise commercial success.[1] "Chemical" marks his first release as a lead artist since the album.[2] On April 12, 2023, Malone posted a clip of him listening to the song on his social media and announced the release.[3]

Composition

"Chemical" sees Malone return to his trademark pop rock sound,[4] while the song is also accompanied by an acoustic "folk-based" guitar and "contemporary pop elements".[5] It includes a "bright and catchy" chorus, which was described as a "contrast" to his previous moodier offerings. Despite the upbeat vibe of the chorus, the lyrical content was viewed as "on-brand" for Malone,[6] as he opens up about his inability to let go of a seeminlgy toxic relationship,[5] akin to an addiction.[7]

Music video

The accompanying official music video for "Chemical", directed by Alfred Marroquin, was released on April 14, 2023.[8] It sees Malone in different locations, including him smoking in a car like he says in the song as well as a fake beach background drop.[9]

Charts
Chart performance for "Chemical"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 14
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11] 21
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[12] 20
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[13] 44
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 12
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[15] 12
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[16] 18
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[17] 41
Denmark (Tracklisten)[18] 16
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[19] 44
Germany (Official German Charts)[20] 24
Global 200 (Billboard)[21] 16
Ireland (IRMA)[22] 12
Italy (FIMI)[23] 100
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[24] 5
Lithuania (AGATA)[25] 44
Luxembourg (Billboard)[26] 24
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[27] 18
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[28] 36
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[29] 15
Norway (VG-lista)[30] 10
Portugal (AFP)[31] 52
Singapore (RIAS)[32] 30
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[33] 43
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[34] 42
South Korea BGM (Circle)[35] 82
South Korea Download (Circle)[36] 108
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[37] 11
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[38] 21
UK Singles (OCC)[39] 11
US Billboard Hot 100[40] 13
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[41] 11
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[42] 8
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[43] 29
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[44] 22
Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[45] 96

Release history
"Chemical" release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various April 14, 2023
[3]
United States April 17, 2023
[46]
April 18, 2023
[47]

References
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  45. "Post Malone Chart History (Billboard Vietnam Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
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