"Middle" is a song by French DJ and electronic music producer

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featuring vocals from British singer Bipolar Sunshine. The song was released as a single on 16 October 2015 by

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. In July 2016, the song was announced as the lead single from DJ Snake's debut album, ''

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'' (2016). It was written by William Grigahcine, Aaron Kleinstub and Adio Marchant, and produced by the latter of two.

Critical reception

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'' writer Chuck Arnold called it a "breezy twirler that achieves after-hours airiness." Ed Ledsham of

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put it alongside "Talk" for their "finer qualities of contemporary pop-dance" and the vocal talents of their respective featured artists, noting how Bipolar Sunshine's delivery was "particularly unique."

Music video

The song's accompanying music video premiered on March 16, 2016, on DJ Snake's

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account on

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. It was directed by Colin Tilley and features ''The Hunger Games'' actor Josh Hutcherson and actress

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External links

* * {{authority control 2015 songs 2015 singles DJ Snake songs Interscope Records singles Music videos directed by Colin Tilley Songs written by DJ Snake