Reaper


 * "Who doesn't mind a reaper" — Shirley Bassey

"Reaper" is the seventh track from Sia's seventh studio album, This Is Acting. Released on 7 January 2016, the song serves as the album's final promotional single. "Reaper" was originally meant for Rihanna, along with another song, "Cheap Thrills".

Background
"Reaper" was originally meant for Rihanna. Sia co-wrote and co-produced the song with Kanye West, who also needed her to write a track for him. During writing sessions, neither West nor Rihanna would show up; they would leave notes for Sia on how they wanted their tracks to be. Sia told Rolling Stone that even though "it was a fun song," she never thought "it would see the light of day." Her manager pushed her to put the song on This Is Acting, as she "didn't care about the song" and would not have otherwise:

Reception
Alex Kritselis of Bustle wrote, "After hearing "Reaper" — a mid-tempo, sunshine-y anthem about... cheating death? — it's easy to understand Sia's indifference. It's a catchy tune, sure — but it doesn't make much of an impact. I'm not at all surprised Rihanna passed on it. (It's not a bad song, by any means, but it's just kinda... there.)"

Official audio


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