I Heard You're Married

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"I Heard You're Married"
Song by the Weeknd featuring Lil Wayne
from the album Dawn FM
ReleasedJanuary 7, 2022 (2022-01-07)
Genre
Length4:24
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"I Heard You're Married" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, featuring vocals from American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released as the fourteenth track on the former's fifth studio album, Dawn FM, on January 7, 2022. A synth-pop track, the two artists wrote the song with producers Calvin Harris and Oneohtrix Point Never, and it was also additional produced by Max Martin and Oscar Holter. It is the second collaboration between the Weeknd and Lil Wayne, following their collaboration on the song "I'm Good" from the latter's mixtape, Dedication 5 (2013).[3] The song was met with generally positive reviews, with praise for its production and the Weeknd's vocals.

Background and promotion[]

The song's name was first revealed on January 5, 2022, when Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd posted the track listing for the song's parent album Dawn FM (2022).[4]

It was originally set to be sent to US rhythmic contemporary radio through XO and Republic Records on January 11, 2022, as the third single from the album until its release was canceled, with "Sacrifice", the second single of Dawn FM, being sent instead.[5][6]

Lyrics and composition[]

"I Heard You're Married" has been described as a synth-pop track where the Weeknd and Lil Wayne sing about the experience of being a side lover to a partner that is already married.[1][7] The song runs for a duration of four minutes and twenty-four seconds.

Critical reception[]

The song has received generally positive reviews. Some critics noted "I Heard You're Married" as a highlight on the record, with particular praise being given to the song's production.[8] Mankaprr Conteh from Rolling Stone drew comparisons to Prince, saying the song's "smooth groove and splashy percussion" reminded him of the musical icon.[9]

Charts[]

Chart performance for "I Heard You're Married"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 56
Australia Hip-Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA)[11] 21
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[12] 24
France (SNEP)[13] 124
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] 33
Greece (IFPI)[15] 31
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[16] 34
Lithuania (AGATA)[17] 24
Portugal (AFP)[18] 38
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[19] 96
South Africa (RISA)[20] 70
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 83
UK Streaming (OCC)[22] 67
US Billboard Hot 100[23] 62
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[24] 25

References[]

  1. ^ a b Lipshutz, Jason (January 7, 2022). "First Stream: New Music From The Weeknd, Gunna, Maren Morris and More". Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Weeknd gets bolder and brighter on euphoric 'Dawn FM' (Review)". Cleveland.com. January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "The Weeknd Enlists Jim Carrey and Quincy Jones for His New 'Dawn FM' Album". GQ. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Kaufman, Gil (January 5, 2022). "The Weeknd Reveals Tracklist For 16-Song 'Dawn FM' Album". Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  5. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Songs and Release Dates". All Access. Archived from the original on January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  6. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Released". All Access. Archived from the original on January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  7. ^ "The Weeknd Taps Lil Wayne For "I Heard You're Married" From His New Album, "Dawn FM"". HotNewHipHop. January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  8. ^ Mamo, Heran (January 7, 2022). "Every Song on The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' Album, Ranked: Critic's Picks". Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  9. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (January 7, 2022). "Five Things We Learned from the Weeknd's 'Dawn FM'". Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 17 January 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1663. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 17, 2022. p. 3.
  11. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 17, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  12. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  13. ^ "Top Singles (Week 2, 2022)". SNEP. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  14. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  15. ^ "IFPI Charts". ifpi.gr. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  16. ^ "Tónlistinn – Plötur – Vika 2 – 2022" [The Music - Albums - Week 2 - 2022] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  17. ^ "2022 2-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  18. ^ "The Weeknd feat. Lil Wayne – I Heard You're Married". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  19. ^ "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202202 into search. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  20. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 02-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  21. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 2". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  22. ^ "Official Audio Streaming Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  23. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  24. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2022.

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