The song gained attention for its heartwarming music video, directed by Jason Koenig.
Released on June 15, 2017, "" is a high-energy song by American rapper Macklemore , with vocals from singer-songwriter Skylar Grey . It was the lead single for Macklemore’s second solo studio album, Gemini . It was his first solo release after a decade-long partnership with producer Ryan Lewis. Background and Composition
: Macklemore hires a fireman stripper for Helen and her friends during her birthday party. Performance and Cultural Impact Glorious (feat. Skylar Grey)
: Produced by Joshua "Budo" Karp and Tyler Dopps , the track has fast percussion and an energetic piano loop that builds into a "gospel-inflected" crescendo.
: The pair spends the day together—egging a neighbor's house, riding scooters through a grocery store, singing karaoke, and visiting a thrift shop. The song gained attention for its heartwarming music
: Macklemore says the song is about "fresh starts and embracing life". It reflects his personal journey of overcoming difficult times and finding a new "lease on life".
: Grey, known for collaborations with Eminem and Diddy , provides an "empowering" and "sultry" hook that complements Macklemore's verses. The Viral Music Video It was his first solo release after a
: Macklemore surprises his grandmother, Helen , at her home in California for her 100th birthday .