OTW (Khalid, Ty Dolla Sign and 6lack song)
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Single by Khalid, Ty Dolla Sign and 6lack | ||||
Released | April 20, 2018 | |||
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Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 4:23 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Nineteen85 | |||
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6lack singles chronology | ||||
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"OTW" on YouTube |
"OTW" (an abbreviation for "on the way") is a song recorded by American singers Khalid, Ty Dolla Sign and 6lack. The artists co-wrote the song with Brian Alexander Morgan, Idan Kalai and its producer Nineteen85. It was released by RCA Records on April 20, 2018.
Release
On March 31, 2018, Khalid posted a snippet of the song on Twitter.[1] He officially announced the single during the nominations announcement for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.[2]
Composition
"OTW" is a dark and melodic R&B ballad with '90s influences.[3][4] It features a "silky smooth" and "mellow" production,[5][6][7] backed by "a trap-infused R&B beat".[8] A booty-call theme channels throughout the track,[9] as the artists sing about meeting up with a love interest.[10]
Critical reception
Michael Love Michael of Paper regarded the song as "a refreshing slice of smooth, radio-ready, but throwback '90s R&B". He praised the song's "undercurrent of bittersweet melancholy characteristic of the genre's most forward-thinking productions", describing it as "an addictively rhythmic tune".[11] MTV News' Ross McNeilage wrote: "The slick and sultry track is a nice extension from the sound of his debut album, and 6LACK and Ty Dolla $ign compliment the song perfectly."[12] Devin Ch of HotNewHipHop praised Khalid's songwriting talents, writing that "all performers adhere to the general 'vibe' of the song".[13] Lauren O'Neill of Noisey described the song as a destined summer track, writing that it "feels most like a head massage you'll hear all week". He complimented Khalid's ability to produce a "relentlessly catchy but also somehow extremely laid back hook".[14]
Music video
The music video for "OTW", directed by Calmatic, premiered via Khalid's Vevo channel on July 3, 2018.[15]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[16]
- Nineteen85 – production
- Denis Kosiak – mix engineering, record engineering
- Chris Athens – master engineering
- Andy Barnes – record engineering
- JT Gagarin – record engineering
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[17] | 27 |
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[18] | 18 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] | 30 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] | 69 |
Denmark (Tracklisten)[21] | 20 |
Ireland (IRMA)[22] | 57 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] | 50 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] | 11 |
Portugal (AFP)[25] | 37 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[26] | 37 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[27] | 52 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[28] | 60 |
US Billboard Hot 100[29] | 57 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[30] | 35 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[31] | 14 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[32] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[33] | Gold | 15,000* |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | April 20, 2018 | RCA | [16] | |
United States | June 5, 2018 | Urban contemporary radio | [34] |
References
- ↑ Espinoza, Joshua (April 20, 2018). "Khalid Teams Up With Ty Dolla Sign and 6lack on "OTW"". Complex. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ Thompson, Desire (April 17, 2018). "Khalid To Release Single With Ty Dolla $ign & 6LACK On Friday". Vibe. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ Younger, Briana (April 24, 2018). ""OTW" [ft. 6LACK, Ty Dolla $ign] by Khalid Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ↑ Renshaw, David (April 20, 2018). "Khalid teams up with Ty Dolla $ign and 6LACK on new song "OTW"". The Fader. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (April 20, 2018). "Khalid Tells Croons His Way to a Lover In Steamy New Song 'OTW': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "New Music: Khalid, 6LACK, & Ty Dolla $ign – 'OTW'". Rap-Up. April 19, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "The 5 Biggest Songs To Drop This Week". Capital XTRA. April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ McKinney, Jessica (April 20, 2018). "Khalid Teams Up With Ty Dolla $ign And 6lack For The Smooth Track, "OTW"". Vibe. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ Reed, Ryan (April 20, 2018). "Hear Khalid's Seductive New Song 'OTW' With Ty Dolla $ign, 6lack". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ Coleman II, C. Vernon (April 20, 2018). "Ty Dolla Sign and 6lack Join Khalid on New Song "OTW"". XXL. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ Michael, Michael (April 20, 2018). "Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need To Start Your Weekend Right". Paper. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ McNeilage, Ross (April 20, 2018). "New Music Round-Up: Ariana Grande, Liam Payne, Anne-Marie". MTV News. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ Ch, Devin (April 19, 2018). "Khalid Taps Ty Dolla $ign & 6LACK For Virtuoso Performances On "OTW"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ O'Neill, Lauren (April 20, 2018). "Khalid's "OTW" Is Certified Sunny Day Music". Noisey. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Watch Khalid's New Throwback 'OTW' Video With 6lack, Ty Dolla $ign". Rolling Stone. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- 1 2 "OTW / Khalid TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Khalid feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6lack – OTW". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Khalid feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6lack – OTW" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Khalid Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
- ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201821 into search. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Danishcharts.com – Khalid feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6lack – OTW". Tracklisten. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Khalid". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Khalid feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6lack – OTW" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
- ↑ "Charts.nz – Khalid feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6lack – OTW". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ↑ "Portuguesecharts.com – Khalid feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6lack – OTW". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201821 into search. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Khalid feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 6lack – OTW". Singles Top 100. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ↑ "Khalid Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
- ↑ "Khalid Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
- ↑ "Khalid Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
- ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
- ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack – OTW". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ↑ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2018.