For years, the track existed only as a bootleg on YouTube, resurfacing annually until it finally exploded on in 2022. After a snippet amassed over 500 million views on the platform, fan demand forced the artists to finally polish and release the "shelved banger". Production and Sound
The song’s journey began in during a casual studio session in London where Guetta and Rexha "just had fun" with a remix of Eiffel 65's 1998 classic "Blue (Da Ba Dee)". Although Guetta played it once at Ultra Music Festival that year, the duo initially decided not to release it officially.
"I'm Good (Blue)," a high-energy dance anthem by French DJ and American singer Bebe Rexha , is one of the most remarkable success stories in modern music history . Released officially on August 26, 2022 , the track reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped charts in 20 countries, including the U.K. and Australia. The Accidental Viral Hit David Guetta & Bebe Rexha I'm Good (Blue) S...
: It spent 55 weeks at #1 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, the second-longest run in the chart's history.
Today, the track is certified and has surpassed one billion global streams , solidifying its place as a quintessential example of how nostalgia and social media can transform a "forgotten" demo into a global phenomenon. For years, the track existed only as a
"I'm Good (Blue)" shattered multiple records and earned widespread acclaim:
: With this track, Rexha became the only artist to spend at least 50 weeks at #1 on both the Billboard Dance/Electronic and Hot Country Songs charts (the latter for "Meant to Be"). Although Guetta played it once at Ultra Music
Produced by Guetta alongside , the song is a direct interpolation of the iconic piano melody and structure of Eiffel 65's original hit. Rexha’s vocals replace the original's melancholic lyrics with a more uplifting "tonight’s-gonna-be-a-good-night" sentiment, which critics noted captured a post-pandemic craving for positivity. Chart Milestones and Legacy