Calling My Phone
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| Single by Lil Tjay and 6lack | ||||
| from the album Destined 2 Win | ||||
| Released | February 12, 2021 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:25 | |||
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| "Calling My Phone" on YouTube | ||||
"Calling My Phone" is a song by American rapper Lil Tjay and American singer 6lack. It was released on February 12, 2021, through Columbia and Sony.[1]
Background[]
The song was steadily teased by Tjay on Twitter and TikTok among other social media accounts starting in December 2020.[2] Intended as a Valentine's Day gift to his fans, the artist announced the release of the single on February 4, 2021.[3]
Composition[]
Generally, the "lovelorn" song talks about trying to escape "the grasp of a former lover, who can't seem to understand that the relationship has ended"[4] while "Tjay wrestles with the demise of a relationship" and 6lack "holds down the hook".[5] It was furthermore described as "introspective", with Tjay reflecting "on a relationship coming to an end over a slowed piano sample and moody bass, settling perfectly in that particular tone that Atlanta crooner 6lack thrives in".[6]
Music video[]
The music video was released on February 12, 2021, and was directed by Cam Busby. It mainly features the rappers going through different situations while trying to move on from past relationships.[7]
Commercial performance[]
In the United States, "Calling My Phone" debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming both Lil Tjay and 6lack's highest-charting single on the chart, also marking the first single for both of them to hit the Top 10.[8]
Credits and personnel[]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
- Lil Tjay – vocals, songwriting, composition
- 6lack – vocals, songwriting, composition
- Brendan Walsh – songwriting, composition, production
- Luis Campozano – songwriting, composition, production
- Ryan Martínez – songwriting, composition, production
- Eric Lagg – master engineering
- Barrington Hall – recording engineering
- JT Gagarin – recording engineering
- Henock Siyoum – composition, melody
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Certifications[]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[42] | Platinum | 70,000
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| Canada (Music Canada)[43] | Gold | 40,000
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| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[44] | Gold | 45,000
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| Portugal (AFP)[45] | Platinum | 10,000
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[46] | Gold | 400,000
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| United States (RIAA)[47] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000
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References[]
- ^ Bloom, Madison (February 12, 2021). "Lil Tjay and 6LACK Share New Song "Calling My Phone": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Cho, Regina (February 12, 2021). "Lil Tjay enlists 6lack for "Calling My Phone"". Revolt. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Shaking shit back up