Beat Yourself Up
| "Beat Yourself Up" | ||||
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| Single by Charlie Puth | ||||
| from the album Whatever's Clever! | ||||
| Released | January 16, 2026 | |||
| Genre | Funk | |||
| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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"Beat Yourself Up" is a song by Charlie Puth, released as a single from his fourth studio album Whatever's Clever! (2026).[1][2] It is a song about optimism, advising the listener to "please don't beat yourself up, whatever you do".[3]
Background and composition
Written by Puth and BloodPop, the song is a funk[4] style optimistic song, advising the listener not to beat themselves up.[3] According to Puth:
'Beat Yourself Up' started as something I wanted to tell a friend. We've never been the heart-to-heart types, so I wrote it in a song instead. I wanted to tell him that even though he has made mistakes along the way, he shouldn't be so hard on himself. That things will get better and he's not alone. While writing it, I soon realized this wasn't just for my friend but myself and so many others who can be hard on themselves. It's a message to keep going and be kinder to yourself.[3]
Release and reception
In a review for Rolling Stone, Jon Dolan writes that the song "imparts similarly earnest thoughts over a sophisti-pop swing that brings to mind Scritti Politti or Swing Out Sister."[5]
Neil Z. Yeung wrote for AllMusic that the track "continues to inspire and motivate – both himself and a friend – as the singer looks back on experiences, his perseverance, and turning that into a universal message."[6]
Credits and personnel
According to Tidal:[7]
Performers
- Charlie Puth – vocals, keyboards, mixer, writer producer
- Pastor Funk – bass
- William Nathan Farrington – bass
- Ben Lash – cello
- Christopher Ahn – cello
- Joy Payton-Stevens – cello
- Juan-Salvador Carrasco – cello
- Stanley Rudolph – drums
- Curt Chambers – guitar
- Leddie Garcia – percussion
- Jeff Driskill – saxophone
- Ido Meshulam – trombone
- Rob Schaer – trumpet
- Wayne Bergeron – trumpet
- Carolyn Riley – viola
- Corrine Sobolewski – viola
- Drew Forde – viola
- Emily WIlliams – viola
- Adam Milstine – violin
- Ji Young An – violin
- Kerenza Peacock – violin
- Mark Robertson – violin
- Maya Magub – violin
- Michael Siess – violin
- Misha Vayman – violin
- Radu Pieptea – violin
- Sara Parkins – violin
- Stephanie Yu – violin
- Katie Sloan – violine
Production
- Eric Eylands – assistant engineer
- Ramiro Fernandez-Soanne – assistant mixer
- Ben Sedano – engineer
- Zach Pererya – masterer
- Manny Marroquin – mixer
- Noah Gladstone – orchestral contractor
- Steve Hackman – orchestra leader and manager
- Brad Richie – orchestration
- Thanh Tran – orchestration
Charts
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References
- ^ Brandle, Lars (January 16, 2026). "Charlie Puth's 'Beat Yourself Up' is a trip back in time: Stream it now". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 9, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "Beat Yourself Up – Charlie Puth" (Press release). Warner Music Italy. January 16, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026 – via EarOne.
- ^ a b c Stickler, Jon. "Charlie Puth Teases 'Whatever's Clever!' With Second Single Beat Yourself Up". Stereoboard. Retrieved 2026-04-24.
- ^ Rosenberg, Sam (March 27, 2026). "Charlie Puth loosens up as he settles down on Whatever's Clever!". Paste. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ^ Dolan, Jon (March 27, 2026). "Charlie Puth Finally Finds His Sweet Spot". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Whatever's Clever! Review by Neil Z. Yeung". AllMusic. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ^ Puth, Charlie (January 16, 2026). Beat Yourself Up (Digital notes). Atlantic.
- ^ "Top 20 Argentina Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ "Airplay Radio Chart Top100 – 2. ožujka 2026" [Airplay Radio Chart Top100 – 2 March 2026] (in Croatian). Top lista. March 3, 2026. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ "Radio-Charts Deutschland – Chartwoche 8/2026" [Radio Charts Germany – Chart Week 8/2026] (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Archived from the original on March 5, 2026. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Latvia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ "NZ Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. January 23, 2026. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ "Top 20 Paraguay Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Latvia Monthly Chart: February 2026". TopHit. Retrieved April 28, 2026.