| "Karrueche" | |
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| Song by Tory Lanez | |
| Released | June 19, 2015 |
| Genre | Alternative R&B |
| Length | 4:31 |
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| Songwriter(s) | Daystar Peterson |
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| Audio video | |
| "Karreuche" on YouTube | |
"Karrueche" is a song by Canadian singer and rapper Tory Lanez, released as a promotional single on June 19, 2015, as part of his Fargo Friday series. [1]
Tory Lanez released several tracks in 2015 as part of his "Fargo Fridays" series, including songs such as the Shlohmo-produced “Acting Like” and Rory Trustory-assisted “Ric Flair”. [2] Tory Lanez previously dedicated a track to singer Teyana Taylor, titled "Teyana", which elicited a response from the female singer. [1] [3] Similarly "Karrueche", is an ode to American model Karrueche Tran. [4] The track was released amidst the model's breakup with singer Chris Brown. [4]
"Karrueche" is an alternative R&B ballad that features a moody production. [1]
Exclaim! praised the track for being "certainly an impressive R&B banger that demonstrates Lanez' skills as a singer." [4] XXL magazine also commended the song, stating: "Lanez shows off his versatility and hits all the right notes over drum heavy production". [3] ThisIsRnB commented that "the Toronto native leans heavier on his R&B side while cooing out to the model/actress letting her know he’s ready to give her the love she deserves." [5]