Flashlight (Jessie J song)

"Flashlight"
Single by Jessie J
from the album Pitch Perfect 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Released	23 April 2015 (2015-04-23)
Recorded	2014
Genre	Pop
Length	3:29
Label	Republic
Songwriter(s)	Sia Furler Christian Guzman Jason Moore Sam Smith
Producer(s)	Greg Kurstin Kuk Harrell
Jessie J singles chronology
"Masterpiece" (2015) "Flashlight" (2015) "Man with the Bag" (2015)
Pitch Perfect singles chronology
"Cups ("When I'm Gone")" (2013) "Flashlight" (2015)
Music video
"Flashlight" on YouTube

"Flashlight" is a song recorded by British singer Jessie J for the soundtrack to the film Pitch Perfect 2 (2015). The song was written by Sia, Christian Guzman, Jason Moore, and Sam Smith.^[1] The song was originally obtained when one pre-ordered the Pitch Perfect 2 soundtrack in the United States, beginning on 23 April 2015; it later became available for download on its own. "Flashlight" was released in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2015 both on the soundtrack and as a stand-alone single. The song received mixed reviews from music critics, who praised Jessie J's vocal performance, while others dismissed the ballad as generic and predictable. Despite the critical reception, "Flashlight" peaked at number one in Malaysia and The Philippines, number two in Australia, number seven in New Zealand, and number thirteen in the UK.

Hailee Steinfeld performs a version of "Flashlight" titled the "Sweet Life Mix" in the film Pitch Perfect 2. Her version of the song is included on the special edition of the film's soundtrack as well as Japanese version of Steinfeld's debut EP, Haiz (2015).^[2] The song, would become Jessie's J final chart entry to date.^[3]