Wasting Time (Brent Faiyaz song)
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| Single by Brent Faiyaz featuring Drake and The Neptunes | ||||
| from the album Wasteland | ||||
| Released | July 1, 2021 | |||
| Length | 5:01 | |||
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| Producer(s) | The Neptunes | |||
| Brent Faiyaz singles chronology | ||||
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"Wasting Time" is a song by American R&B singer Brent Faiyaz featuring Canadian rapper Drake and production duo The Neptunes, the latter of whom also produced the song. It was released on July 1, 2021.
Background
[edit]On June 30, 2021, the song leaked and it was made available on Apple Music in New Zealand. It was released the next day.[1] The cover art of the single pays tribute to Pharrell Williams' album In My Mind.[2]
Composition
[edit]The song features "lush synth pads and booming 808s",[3] and finds the artists asking their respective lovers for more quality time with them.[4][5] In the chorus, Faiyaz sings, "If you're gonna waste your time / Then waste your time with me / You can have all the space / More than you need / It's no pressure, girl / If you got time to waste / Waste it with me".[3][6] Drake's verse is about his frustrations and distrust towards past lovers; he raps about how they "stay calculatin' moves, like Beth Harmon" and calls himself a "pessimist gold medalist".[7][8] He also swears to be more "'Purple Rain' Prince than Prince Charmin'" and name-drops Aaliyah ("Only time I play the back and forth is Aaliyah record").[8]
Critical reception
[edit]Jordan Darville of The Fader wrote that the song "aims for a woozy and timeless atmosphere, boosted by soaring orchestral strings and a crackling chemistry between Faiyaz's vocals and Drake's bars."[9] Jordan Rose of Complex noted the song sharing a common theme with Brent Faiyaz's song "Gravity", in that he "croons about respecting his lover's space, but still being willing to share his world with her".[7]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 44 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 82 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 5 |
| South Africa (TOSAC)[13] | 42 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 34 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 49 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] | 17 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[17] | 27 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[18] | 25 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[19] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ A., Aron (June 30, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz & Drake's Collab Dropping Tonight: Report". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Walker, Joe (2021-07-01). "Brent Faiyaz, Drake & The Neptunes Link For 'Wasting Time' Single". HipHopDX.
- ^ a b Peters, Daniel (2021-07-01). "Brent Faiyaz and Drake release new song 'Wasting Time', produced by The Neptunes". NME.
- ^ Marie, Erika (July 1, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz & Drake Team Up On Smooth Banger "Wasting Time"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Powell, Jon (2021-07-01). "Brent Faiyaz and Drake are "Wasting Time" on new single". REVOLT.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (2021-07-01). "Brent Faiyaz Links Up With Drake for New Song 'Wasting Time'". Rolling Stone.
- ^ a b Rose, Jordan (July 1, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz Taps Drake for New Song "Wasting Time"". Complex.
- ^ a b Chow, Aaron (2021-07-02). "Drake and Brent Faiyaz Link Up For "Wasting Time"". HYPEBEAST.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (July 1, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz enlists Drake for Neptunes-produced single "Wasting Time"". The FADER.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Drake". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 12, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ "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 July 21, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 8, 2021. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Brent Faiyaz – Wasting Time". Recording Industry Association of America.