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"Angles" is a song by American rapper Wale featuring American singer Chris Brown,released on June 18,2021 through Warner Records as the lead single from Wale's seventh studio album Folarin II .
Wale posted on his social media platforms,announcing that the song would've been released at night. [2] OG Parker,one of the main producers for the song,said that the inspiration came from the hip hop track "I Need a Girl":"Wale creates brilliant poems about his feelings for his leading lady,some of which are light-hearted and others which are sadder." [3]
The song is written in the key of F Minor,with a tempo of 95 beats per minute. [4] The song was produced by $K,Hitmaka,LouXtwo and OG Parker,it was also samples from "I Need a Girl" (2002) by Puff Daddy,Usher and Loon. [5] Wale on the track showcases some of his wordplay:"You saying the universe ain't grateful / I'll put Infinity Stones on all your fingers",displaying his feelings:"Maybe,I got your heart / Maybe I can't love you,'cause I don't know where to start",while Chris Brown's hook was deemed "reflective" and "sensual":"You know the way to pose,you know,you know your angles / I can't tame you,I can't change you". [1]
Rachel George of ABC Audio commented that the song "is the perfect anthem for any summer song playlist". [6] The Source 's reviewer Shawn Grant stated that Brown on the track "once again proves to be the hook king". [7] Ayana Rashed of Revolt praised Wale's "memorable wordplay and quippy pickups" on the track,affirming that Brown's chorus is "sensual" and "essential to the song". [8]
An accompanying music video was released on June 22,2021,and directed by Daniel CZ. The characteristic of video is Wale "showering his woman with blue and white flowers,before taking her out for a romantic dinner." Subsequently nearby a pool,Brown and Wale "performing the feel-good tune" in between scenes. [1]
Credits adapted from AllMusic. [11]
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| Various | June 18,2021 |
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| United States | June 22,2021 | Rhythmic contemporary |
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