"Beast" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Mia Martina for her self-titled second album (2014). It was released on September 16, 2014, by CP Records, as the fifth single from the album.[1] The song features a guest appearance from American rapper Waka Flocka Flame. Martina and Waka Flocka wrote the track with Breyan Isaac, who also produced it.
The song peaked at number 39 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was certified Gold by Music Canada, denoting sales of 40,000 units in that country. To promote "Beast", an accompanying music video for the track was released on April 30, 2015. It features Martina running through a mysterious forest. Martin and Waka Flocka performed the song at the 2015 Much Music Video Awards.
Background and composition
"Beast" features an additional rap verse from Waka Flocka Flame(pictured).
In September 2014 Martina revealed the self-titled second album's track list. "Beast" premiered in the same month.[2] She eventually released the album on October 14, 2014. On April 7, 2015, "Beast" was re-released through Ultra Records.[3] The single's artwork features Martina's hair covering half of her face.
"Beast" is a three-minute-and-nine-second-long song.[1] It was written by Martina, Waka Flocka Flame and Breyan Isaac, the latter also produced the track. Isaac has previously written songs for artists such as Flo Rida, Pitbull, David Guetta and Nicki Minaj. In an interview with Billboard, Martina called the track "dark and sexy", while Waka Flocka, who delivers a short rap verse in the song, called it a "dope record".[4] In an interview with ANDPOP, Martina talked about collaborating with Waka Flocka, stating, "First of all, Waka's so great, his energy is amazing. He's a rock star."[5] Waka Flocka along with Dev are the only featured artists on Martina's album.
Promotion
The song is dark and sexy, both musically and lyrically, and I wanted to carry this vibe throughout the video.
—Martina on the idea of the music video during an interview with Billboard.[4]
