"OTW" (an acronym for "on the way") is a song by American singers Khalid,Ty Dolla Sign,and 6lack. The artists wrote the song with Brian Alexander Morgan,Idan Kalai and producer Nineteen85. It was released by RCA Records on April 20,2018,as a stand-alone single,before being added as a bonus track to the vinyl of Khalid's EP Suncity (2018).
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 song 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 complement 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]
↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 21. týden 2018 in the date selector. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 21. týden 2018 in the date selector. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
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