Loose Change (Brent Faiyaz song)
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| "Loose Change" | |
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| Song by Brent Faiyaz | |
| from the album Wasteland | |
| Released | July 8, 2022 |
| Length | 3:47 |
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| "Loose Change" on YouTube | |
"Loose Change" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American R&B singer Brent Faiyaz and the second track from his second studio album, Wasteland (2022). It was produced by Faiyaz, Beat Butcha, No I.D., Paperboy Fabe, Raphael Saadiq, and Jordan Ware.
Composition
[edit]Clash's Robin Murray wrote that the song's arrangement is "somehow both gloriously languid and ultra-minimalist".[1] Writing for HipHopDX, David Aaron Brake wrote that the song is "backed by piercing strings" and "includes nearly no drums and sets aside hallmarks of traditional song structure for something more organic and amorphous".[2] The New York Times' Jon Caramanica stated that "there are urgent punches of strings" on the song.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Writing for Clash, Robin Murray stated that the track is "truly beautiful".[1] HipHopDX's David Aaron Brake stated that the track "flourishes through the DMV singer’s delicate voice, altered to sway between a crisp bite and a haunted distortion".[2] While referring to "Loose Change", Pitchfork's Dani Blum stated that "Faiyaz is at his best when he leans into disorientation, dissecting and conveying it".[4]
Music video
[edit]The Lone Wolf and Mark Peaced-directed music video was released months after the song's release on September 9, 2022.[5] The video is described as a "stylish black-and-white visual" that includes flashes of Ballet, featuring a guest appearance from the Olympic gymnast, Nastasya Generalova.[5][6]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 80 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[8] | 81 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 84 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 1 |
| South Africa (TOSAC)[11] | 8 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 72 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 52 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 13 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Murray, Robin (July 8, 2022). "Brent Faiyaz – Wasteland". Clash. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Brake, David Aaron (July 14, 2022). "Brent Faiyaz Wasteland is an Excellent Insular Rumination on the Duality of Man". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ Caramanica, Jon (July 20, 2022). "R&B That Sweats, Emotionally and Physically". The New York Times. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ Blum, Dani (July 14, 2022). "Brent Faiyaz: Wasteland Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Darville, Jordan (September 9, 2022). "Brent Faiyaz shares "LOOSE CHANGE" video". The Fader. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ Cho, Regina (September 12, 2022). "Brent Faiyaz releases cinematic "LOOSE CHANGE" video". Revolt. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Brent Faiyaz Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Brent Faiyaz Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Brent Faiyaz". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 18, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 28-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Brent Faiyaz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Brent Faiyaz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2023.