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Not to be confused with Die a Little.

"Die a Little Bit"
Single by Tinashe featuring Ms Banks
from the album Songs for You
ReleasedOctober 24, 2019 (2019-10-24)
Genre
Length2:45
LabelTinashe Music
Songwriters
  • Thyra Banks
  • Rook Monroe
  • Tinashe Kachingwe
  • Parrish Warrington
  • Diederik van Elsas
ProducerTrackside
Tinashe singles chronology
"Throw a Fit"
(2018) 		"Die a Little Bit"
(2019) 		"Touch & Go"
(2019)
Ms Banks singles chronology
"My Size"
(2018) 		"Die a Little Bit"
(2019)
Music video
"Die a Little Bit" on YouTube

"Die a Little Bit" is a song by American singer Tinashe featuring guest vocals from British rapper Ms Banks. It was released through Tinashe's new independent label, Tinashe Music Inc. on October 24, 2019, as the first single from Tinashe's fourth studio album, Songs for You. The song was produced by Trackside and written by Ms Banks, Rook Monroe and Tinashe.

Background and release

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After the release of Tinashe's previous single "Throw a Fit" last year, she released "Die a Little Bit" for her fourth studio album.[1] According to Rolling Stone, the single arrived following her split from RCA earlier in the year, marking a new phase in her independent career.[2] A remix version with producer Zhu was released on July 3, 2020.[3]

Composition

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"Die a Little Bit" has been described as electropop[4] and UK rap[5] over a throwback '90s house beat with breathy vocals and minimal production.[2] According to Paper, the track blends Tinashe's rapped delivery and light soprano vocals with crisp London house–influenced production. British rapper Ms Banks contributes an additional verse, bringing an energetic flow to a song centered on themes of partying intensely and embracing a no-regret attitude.[6]

Critical reception

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Stereogum noted its sharp, minimal club-oriented sound, produced by New York duo Trackside, and highlighted the contribution of London rapper Ms Banks. The track has additionally been compared to a more commercial take on the avant-R&B style associated with artists like Kelela.[7]

Music video

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The music video for "Die a Little Bit" depicts Tinashe brooding and later partying with friends in a club setting.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (October 24, 2019). "Tinashe recruits Ms Banks for seductive anthem "Die A Little Bit"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Spanos, Brittany (October 24, 2019). "Tinashe Returns With Clubby New Song 'Die a Little Bit'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  3. ^ "Die a Little But (Remix) [feat. Ms Banks]". Apple Music. July 3, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  4. ^ "Tinashe Shares Electro Pop "Die A Little Bit" Single Ft. Ms. Banks". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on October 5, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  5. ^ Rindner, Grant. "The Best Albums of 2019". Complex. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
  6. ^ Matozzo, Marissa (October 24, 2019). "Tinashe Is Back to Step on Necks in 'Die a Little Bit'". Paper. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  7. ^ Breihan, Tom (October 24, 2019). "Tinashe – "Die A Little Bit" (Feat. Ms Banks) Video". Stereogum. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  8. ^ DarVille, Jordan (October 24, 2019). "Tinashe returns with "Die A Little Bit" video featuring Ms Banks". The Fader. Retrieved November 23, 2025.