Exchange (song)

Last updated
"Exchange"
Bryson Tiller - Exchange.png
Single by Bryson Tiller
from the album Trapsoul
ReleasedMarch 8, 2016 (2016-03-08)
Genre
Length3:14
Label RCA
Songwriter(s)
  • Bryson Tiller
  • Javalyn Hall-Johnson
  • Michael Hernandez
  • Michael Johnson
Producer(s) The Mekanics
Bryson Tiller singles chronology
"Don't"
(2015)		"Exchange"
(2016)		"Sorry Not Sorry"
(2016)

"Exchange" is a track by American artist Bryson Tiller, released on March 8, 2016, as the second single from his debut studio album, Trapsoul (2015). the hit song features a sample from the introduction of K.P. & Envyi's 1998 hit "Swing My Way". [1] The song received commercial success, peaking in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Tiller his first Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Song at the 59th annual ceremony.

Contents

Music video

On January 13, 2016, it was rumored that actor Michael B. Jordan would be the director of the music video for "Exchange", but later Jordan denied the rumor. [2] The video premiered on Pitchfork magazine's website on June 1, 2016, [3] and was later uploaded to Tiller's Vevo channel. [4] It was directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat. [4] YouTube personality Symphani Soto plays Tiller's love interest in the video. [5]

Live performances

Tiller appeared on the Late Night with Seth Meyers on May 23, 2016, performing "Exchange". [6] On June 26, 2016, he performed the song at the BET Awards. [7] The song was also part of Tiller's Trapsoul Tour (2016). [8]

Remixes

In March 2016, American rapper Ace Hood released his remix of the song titled "X-Change". [9]

Controversy

Upon the release of J. Cole's album 4 Your Eyez Only , producers Vinylz and Boi-1da accused producer Foreign Teck (of The Mekanics) of stealing the beat, to Cole's track "Deja Vu" and giving it to Bryson Tiller, explaining why the tracks share similarities. Vinylz said Cole's track was recorded before Tiller's, and that he sent Foreign Teck a video of him making the beat to "Deja Vu", and a week later Teck posted a beat on Instagram with the same drums. Vinylz also alleged that Foreign Teck offered him publishing, a tacit admission that he had reverse engineered the beat. [10] Another producer by the name of GMoney also made claims that he made the beat back in 2013. [11]

Commercial performance

"Exchange" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 98 for the chart dated November 14, 2015, and has since peaked at number 26, becoming Tiller's second top 40 hit.

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [20] Platinum70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [21] 3× Platinum240,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [22] Gold45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [23] 4× Platinum120,000‡
Portugal (AFP) [24] Platinum20,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [25] 2× Platinum1,200,000‡
United States (RIAA) [26] 7× Platinum7,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">J. Cole discography</span>

American rapper and record producer J. Cole has released six studio albums, one live album, four compilation albums, three extended plays, four mixtapes, 59 singles, two promotional singles and twenty one music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">No New Friends (DJ Khaled song)</span> 2013 single by DJ Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne

"No New Friends" is a hip hop and trap song by American musician DJ Khaled, released as the lead single from his seventh studio album, Suffering from Success. The song features rappers Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, and features production from Robert Bullock, Boi-1da, Vinylz, and Noah "40" Shebib. The song was released for digital download in the United States on April 19, 2013. The song has peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it his sixth top 40 single on that chart.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">0 to 100 / The Catch Up</span> 2014 single by Drake

"0 to 100 / The Catch Up" is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on July 15, 2014, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records. The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on January 30, 2015, for selling over 1 million digital copies in the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Swing My Way</span> 1997 single by K.P. & Envyi

"Swing My Way" is a bass song by American hip-hop duo K.P. & Envyi. For each of them, it is their only top 40 hit, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 14, 1998. It entered the Hot 100 on the week ending December 27, 1997, at No. 86.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Velous</span> American rapper

Tyler Bryant, better known as his stage name Velous, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter from Kingston, New York. Best known for his songwriting and production for other artists, he has been credited on Chris Brown's 2019 single "No Guidance" and Kanye West's 2015 single "All Day", both of which peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 and received Grammy Award nominations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bryson Tiller</span> American singer (born 1993)

Bryson Djuan Tiller is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He began his career in 2011 with his debut mixtape, Killer Instinct Vol. 1. He gained mainstream recognition following the release of his 2015 single "Don't," which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received septuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Its success led to a recording contract with RCA Records, who issued "Don't" as the lead single for his debut studio album Trapsoul (2015), which entered the top ten of the Billboard 200.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Don't (Bryson Tiller song)</span> 2015 single by Bryson Tiller

"Don't" is the debut single by American singer Bryson Tiller. It was released on May 20, 2015, as the first single for his debut studio album Trapsoul. The beat was composed and produced by Epikh Pro. The song contains an interpolation "Shake It Off" by Mariah Carey on the second verse. This song peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it became Tiller's first top 20 hit.

<i>Trapsoul</i> 2015 studio album by Bryson Tiller

Trapsoul is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Bryson Tiller. It was released on September 25, 2015 on Apple Music with a general release date of October 2, 2015 by RCA Records. Recording sessions took place from 2014 to 2015, with the contributions from a variety of the record producers such as J-Louis, Epikh Pro, Ayo, Bill C Da Don, Foreign Teck, Rob Holladay, Syk Sense, alongside other high-profile record producers from Sango and Timbaland, among others. The album was supported by three singles: "Don't", "Exchange" and "Sorry Not Sorry". The album garnered Tiller his breakthrough into mainstream R&B, and was certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA. Trapsoul is also known for being highly influential on the contemporary sound of R&B.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bryson Tiller discography</span>

The discography of American singer Bryson Tiller consists of four studio albums, five mixtapes, one extended play, 23 singles and 12 music videos. He started his career in 2011, releasing the mixtape Killer Instinct Vol.1. In October 2015, Tiller released his debut studio album, Trapsoul, which reached number eight on the US Billboard 200. Two of the album's singles, "Don't" and "Exchange", have peaked in the top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100. Tiller's second studio album, True to Self, was released on May 26, 2017, and peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200, becoming his first number-one album in the country.

<i>Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight</i> 2016 studio album by Travis Scott

Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight is the second studio album by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on September 2, 2016, through Grand Hustle Records and distributed by Epic Records. It exclusively premiered through Travis Scott and Chase B's radio show Wav Radio on Beats 1 and Apple Music. The album features guest appearances from André 3000, Blac Youngsta, Kid Cudi, Nav, 21 Savage, Kendrick Lamar, Bryson Tiller, Young Thug, Quavo, K. Forest, and the Weeknd. Production was handled by a number of record producers, including Nav, Vinylz, Mike Dean, Cardo, Frank Dukes, Allen Ritter, and Murda Beatz, among others.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Deja Vu (Post Malone song)</span> 2016 single by Post Malone featuring Justin Bieber

"Deja Vu" is a song by American rapper Post Malone featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released through Republic Records as the fourth single from the former's debut studio album Stoney on September 9, 2016. The first collaboration between the two artists, they wrote the song alongside Matthew Tavares, Kaan Güneşberk, FKi 1st, Louis Bell, Carl Rosen, Julkeyz, & producers Frank Dukes and Vinylz.

"Sorry Not Sorry" is a song by American singer Bryson Tiller. It was sent to urban radio on June 21, 2016, as the third single from his debut studio album, Trapsoul (2015). The song was written by Tiller, Jetmir Salii and Timothy Mosley.

<i>4 Your Eyez Only</i> 2016 studio album by J. Cole

4 Your Eyez Only is the fourth studio album by American rapper J. Cole. It was released on December 9, 2016, by Dreamville Records, Roc Nation and Interscope Records. The album was Cole's first release with Interscope—his previous albums were released by Columbia Records. 4 Your Eyez Only was released exactly two years after Cole's previous studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.

"Neighbors" is a song by American rapper J. Cole, released on December 9, 2016, recorded for his fourth studio album, 4 Your Eyez Only. It was released on April 25, 2017, as the second single off the album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Deja Vu (J. Cole song)</span> 2017 single by J. Cole

"Deja Vu" is a song by American rapper J. Cole, released on December 9, 2016 from his fourth studio album, 4 Your Eyez Only. It was released on January 10, 2017, as the first single off the album.

<i>True to Self</i> 2017 studio album by Bryson Tiller

True to Self is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Bryson Tiller. It was released on May 26, 2017, by RCA Records. Recording sessions took place from 2016 to 2017, while the production was handled by several producers from Teddy Walton, J-Louis, Mahxie, NES, Boi-1da, Frank Dukes, Illmind, Hollywood Hot Sauce, Keyz, Soundz, T-Minus and Wondagurl, among others.

"Run Me Dry" is a song by American singer Bryson Tiller. It was released on July 25, 2017, as the second single from his second studio album, True to Self (2017). Tiller co-wrote the song with its producers Boi-1da and Allen Ritter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vory</span> American singer (born 1997)

Tavoris Javon Hollins Jr., known professionally as Vory, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Raised in Louisville, Kentucky, he won a Grammy Award for his work on The Carters' album Everything Is Love (2018), and co-wrote hometown native Bryson Tiller's 2015 single "Don't". The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, along with Drake's 2018 single "Mob Ties", which he also co-wrote. He is best known as the frequent collaborator of Chicago native Lil Durk. His further songwriting credits led him to wider recognition as he pursued his recording career, which he first began in 2015. Hollins signed a recording contract with Capitol Records and Electric Feel Entertainment in 2018, which entered a joint venture with Meek Mill's record label, Dream Chasers Records in 2020.

<i>Anniversary</i> (Bryson Tiller album) 2020 studio album by Bryson Tiller

Anniversary is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Bryson Tiller. It was released by RCA Records on October 2, 2020, the fifth anniversary of Tiller's debut studio album, Trapsoul. The album includes a sole guest appearance from Drake in the standard edition and a guest appearance from Big Sean in the deluxe edition, released on February 26, 2021.

"Outta Time" is a song by American singer Bryson Tiller featuring Canadian rapper Drake, from Tiller's third studio album, Anniversary. Produced by frequent Drake collaborators Vinylz, Nineteen85 and 40, the song samples Snoh Aalegra's "Fool for You" and finds the artists reflecting on their respective relationships. Drake is the first featured artist to appear on any of Tiller's studio albums. The song was sent to US urban radio on October 20, 2020, as the third single from Anniversary.

References

  1. ↑ "Bryson Tiller - Exchange (Prod. By The MeKanics) [New Song]". HotNewHipHop. September 21, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ "That Was Fast: Michael B. Jordan Says He Won't Be Directing Bryson Tiller's 'Exchange' Video". Bossip. January 24, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Video: Bryson Tiller – 'Exchange'". Rap-Up. June 2, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Bryson Tiller Drops "Exchange" Video". The Fader . June 1, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Bryson Tiller - "Exchange"". BestFan Blog. June 1, 2016. Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Makes His Live TV Debut with 'Exchange' on 'Seth Meyers': Watch". Fuse. May 24, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Performs at BET Awards". Rap-Up. June 27, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Shines Bright on Trapsoul Tour in New York". Billboard. February 24, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  9. ↑ "New Music: Ace Hood – 'X-Change (Bryson Tiller Remix)'". Rap-Up. March 3, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  10. ↑ Schwartz, Danny (December 9, 2016). "Boi-1da & Vinylz Explain Why J. Cole's "Deja Vu" & Bryson Tiller's "Exchange" Use The Same Beat". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Exchange by (Bryson Tiller) The beat was stolen from producer G Money in 2013". YouTube. December 9, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  13. ↑ "CHART: CLUK Update 9.01.2016 (wk1)". zobbel.de. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Hot 100 Songs - Year-End 2016". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  20. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved December 4, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Bryson Tiller – Exchange". Music Canada . Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  22. ↑ "Danish single certifications – Bryson Tiller – Exchange". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  23. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Bryson Tiller – Exchange". Radioscope. Retrieved January 11, 2025.Type Exchange in the "Search:" field.
  24. ↑ "Portuguese single certifications – Bryson Tiller – Exchange" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa . Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  25. ↑ "British single certifications – Bryson Tiller – Exchange". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  26. ↑ "American single certifications – Bryson Tiller – Exchange". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved November 24, 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.