Better (MK and Burns song)

"Better"
Single by MK, Burns featuring Teddy Swims
ReleasedJuly 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)[1]
Length3:02
LabelArea10, Big On Blue, Sony Music, Ultra Music
Songwriters
Producers
MK singles chronology
"Teardrops"
(2022)
"Better"
(2022)
"Kiss It Better"
(2022)
Teddy Swims singles chronology
"Bad for Me"
(2022)
"Better"
(2022)
"All That Really Matters"
(2022)
Music video
"Better" on YouTube

"Better" is a song by American DJ MK, British DJ Burns featuring American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims. It was released on July 15, 2022.[1]

Reception

Michael Major from Broadway World said "Uniting soulful sounds with signature stabs of euphoric piano chords, MK and Burns bring their classic melodic sensibilities to the track, amplified by a kicking bassline. Teddy Swims lends his viral vocal chops to the tune to create an energy that celebrates the house and soul roots of MK's native Detroit, with lyrics that spread a hopeful message of a brighter future ahead."[2]

Brian Bonavoglia from DJ Life Mag called it a "feel-good dance anthem" saying, "'Better' comes equipped with bouncy piano keys, silky smooth vocals and a pulsating house beat making for an undeniable club-ready weapon with pop sensibilities."[1]

Track listing

Streaming/digital download

  1. "Better" – 3:02

Streaming/digital download

  1. "Better" (extended) – 5:18
  2. "Better" – 3:02
  3. "Better" (acoustic) – 2:30
  4. "Better" (Mollie Collins remix) – 2:58
  5. "Better" (Coco & Breezy remix) – 3:27

Streaming/digital download

  1. "Better" (Julian Collazos remix) – 6:05

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Better"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[3] 23
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 89
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[5] 6

References

  1. ^ a b c "MK Connects With BURNS & Teddy Swims for "Better"". DJ Life Mag. July 15, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  2. ^ "MK and Burns Team Up for Single "Better" Featuring Teddy Swims". Broadway World. July 15, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  3. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 29, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  4. ^ "Official Singles Chart on 15/9/2022 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  5. ^ "Teddy Swims Chart History (Dance/Mix Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 14, 2025.