Believe (Meek Mill song)

"Believe" is a song by American rapper Meek Mill, featuring vocals from American singer Justin Timberlake. It was released for digital download and streaming on February 7, 2020, through Atlantic as the lead single for Meek Mill's upcoming fifth studio album (2021).[3]

"Believe"
Single by Meek Mill featuring Justin Timberlake
Released	February 7, 2020
Genre	Hip hop[1] pop-rap[2]
Length	3:31
Label	Atlantic Maybach
Songwriter(s)	Robert Williams Justin Timberlake Robin Tadross Benjamin Johnson
Producer(s)	Rob Knox Justin Timberlake
Meek Mill singles chronology
"Letter to Nipsey" (2020) "Believe" (2020) "Otherside of America" (2020)
Justin Timberlake singles chronology
"SoulMate" (2018) "Believe" (2020) "The Other Side" (2020)

Background

Meek Mill teased the song on social media on February 5, 2020.[4] He then posted the cover of the song the next day and revealed the release date. He posted the making of the song and sneak peek clips of the music video. Justin Timberlake posted only the making of the song and a picture with Meek Mill and a camera pointing at them. It was released with a music video directed by Maxime Quoilin on February 7, 2020.[5]

Release and promotion

On February 7, 2020, "Believe" was released for digital download and streaming through Meek Mill's label Atlantic.[6]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.

• Meek Mill – lead vocals, songwriting
• Justin Timberlake – featured vocals, songwriting, production
• Rob Knox – songwriting, production
• Benjamin Johnson, songwriting

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7]	29
US Billboard Hot 100[8]	90
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9]	42
US Rolling Stone Top 100[10]	38

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	February 7, 2020	Digital download streaming	Atlantic	[6]

References

1. Hautman, Nicholas. "Justin Timberlake Releases New Song 'Believe' With Meek Mill". US Magazine. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
2. Round Hill Music https://roundhillmusic.com/news/first-stream-new-music-from-meek-mill-justin-timberlake-justin-bieber-nicki-minaj-more. Retrieved 26 October 2020. Missing or empty |title= (help)
3. Bloom, Madison (February 7, 2020). "Meek Mill and Justin Timberlake Share Video for New Song "Believe": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
4. Wass, Mike (February 6, 2020). "Meek Mill Teases Justin Timberlake Collaboration "Believe In Me"". Idolator. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
5. Wallis, Adam (February 7, 2020). "Meek Mill, Justin Timberlake drop 'Believe' music video". Global News. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
6. "Letter To Nipsey (feat. Roddy Ricch) / Meek Mill". Tidal. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 24, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
8. "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
9. "Meek Mill Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
10. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 19, 2020.