Post Malone and Morgan Wallen have joined forces on the country/pop single “I Had Some Help,” which is both reflective and catchy. Dropping in May 2024 as the lead single from Post Malone’s sixth studio album F-1 Trillion, it finds the improbable duo trading verses over refined, radio-friendly instrumentation.
Produced by Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, and Hoskins, the track is squeaky and streamlined, thereby optimizing both Malone and Wallen’s delivery. Glistening guitars, gentle drums, and warm pedal steel imbue it with a rootsy country hue, forming the perfect backdrop for the artists as they tread through a strained relationship. Despite the uptempo and hook-laden nature of the track, well-penned lyrics have Malone and Wallen not only finding fault with each other but also reciting a litany of their foibles. This dynamic push-pull gives energy to the track, keeping listeners engaged for its 3-minute duration.
Though he’s certainly had his share of chart-topping hits, “I Had Some Help” marks an interesting full-out country turn for Post Malone. His raspy vocal delivery and elastic phrasing fit quite naturally into the genre. His smoky vocal delivery adds an extra layer of introspection to the song.
If Malone sounds comfortable in his spot, Morgan Wallen is absolutely in his element. A stadium-filling superstar with a string of multi-platinum hits under his belt, Wallen dives headfirst into the bitter post-breakup subject he’s mined effectively before. The 31-year-old Tennessee native has never struggled with versatility, but it’s nice to see him bring relatable angst to this character.
The song aims to tap into Wallen mania, but along the way, it broadens Post Malone’s country catalog. It’s also worth noting the track’s pedigree, with writing credits going to heavyweight names like Ernest, Ashley Gorley, and Chandler Paul Walters alongside Malone and Wallen themselves. This professional construction has “crossover smash” written all over it. While far from breaking any new ground or redefining any genre, “I Had Some Help” stands out simply for being so sharply accessible.
Both superstars flex their versatility on this surprisingly commercial country-pop single. With lyrics balanced between nuance and emotion, Malone and Wallen manage to craft three minutes of introspection within an instantly accessible frame. “I Had Some Help” is bound to resonate with fans in that large portion of the audience—sitting somewhere between pop, hip-hop, and contemporary country—that has kept this particular duet combination viable across radio and countless playlists heading into 2024. This could very well be the perfect collaboration to keep Malone and Wallen atop the pop culture landscape for many summers to come.
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