"Good News" is a song by American musician Mac Miller from his sixth studio album, ''

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'' (2020). The song was written and produced by Miller and

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, and was released posthumously on January 9, 2020, as the lead single from the album. It peaked at number 17 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Miller's highest-charting single as a lead artist.

Composition

''XXL'' describes the song as "tranquil" and having "some peaceful instrumentation and some sullen singing from Miller."

Reception

Alphonse Pierre of ''

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'' described the song as having "a quiet optimism that pierces through the darkness." Pierre noted its similarities to ''

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:'' "'Good News' evokes the sound of a live band at a beach resort: sleepy guitars, slow drums, and weary singing."

Accolades

Personnel

* Mac Miller – lead vocals, songwriting, production *

– songwriting, production, guitar, keyboards *

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– bass, guitar *

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– drums * Vic Wainstein – associate producer, recording *

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– recording * Greg Koller – recording * Rouble Kapoor – recording assistant * Greg Koller – mixing * Patricia Sullivan – mastering

Charts

Certifications

References

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