Whistle (Blackpink song)
"Whistle" () is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Blackpink. It was released through YG Entertainment on August 8, 2016, simultaneously with "Boombayah"; both tracks are on the group's debut single album titled Square One (2016). An acoustic version of the song was also included in the group's second single album Square Two (2016). "Whistle" was written and produced by YG Entertainment collaborators Teddy, Bekuh Boom, and Future Bounce, with additional lyrics penned by labelmate B.I of iKon. Musically, the song consists of a minimal drum and bass beat over a "booming", "exotic" hip-hop melody and integrates a variety of instrumentations, including heartbeats and whistles—alluding to the title of the track. "Whistle" received generally positive reviews from music critics following its release, who praised the song's musical styles and composition. It was named among the best releases of the year by Billboard magazine. A commercial success, "Whistle" claimed the number-one position on the Gaon Digital Chart in South Korea for two weeks, marking their first number-one single of their career. Directed by Beomjin J of VM Project Architecture, the song's accompanying music video garnered over ten million views within five days of its release and was awarded the