Assumptions (song)
| "Assumptions" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Sam Gellaitry | |
| from the EP IV | |
| Released | 14 May 2021 |
| Recorded | 2019-2021 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:40 |
| Label | FFRR Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Sam Gellaitry |
| Producer(s) | Sam Gellaitry |
"Assumptions" is a song by Sam Gellaitry. Originally released in 2021 on the IV EP, the song had a resurgence in popularity in 2025 thanks to its use a viral video featuring Russian dancer Ruslan Aidaev, also known as "Blue Shirt Guy".[1][2] The song peaked at number 5 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in Billboard. The song was also featured as part of the pre-intro of Apple's WWDC 2025, held on June 9, 2025.[3]
"Assumptions" was originally produced in 2019. In an interview with Billboard, Gallantry stated that it was "six takes of breathy and high-register shit."[4] In 2021, American producer Yung Bae featured the song in his mix on Triple J.[5] In 2023, producer Kaytranada remixed "Assumptions".[6] Gellaitry described Kaytranada as "a true innovator and inspiration to my music".[7]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[8] | 5 |
References
[edit]- ^ Good, Anna (21 May 2025). "Everyone is obsessed with the 'Blue Shirt Dance Guy' and doing 'The Whisk'". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ Unterberger, Andrew (29 May 2025). "Taylor Swift's Lack of AMAs Announcement Still Results in 'Reputation' Bump". Billboard. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Apple WWDC 2025 - Pre Intro". YouTube. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
- ^ Bein, Kat (23 September 2022). "20 Questions With Sam Gellaitry: The Scottish Producer on Synesthesia, Praying to God Before Sets & Why 'I Don't Even Like Pop Stars'". Billboard. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Mix Up: Yung Bae". Triple J. 14 August 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Kaytranada remixes Sam Gellaitry's "Assumptions"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Listen to KAYTRANADA remix of Sam Gellaitry's 'Assumptions'". Mixmag. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Sam Gellaitry Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
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