Give You What You Want

"Give You What You Want"
Single by Lil Tjay
ReleasedNovember 11, 2022
Length2:39
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Mike Wavvs
  • Jack LoMastro
  • Fridayy
  • TobiTurnUp
Lil Tjay singles chronology
"Beat the Odds"
(2022) 		"Give You What You Want"
(2022) 		"Eastside (Remix)"
(2022)
Music video
"Give You What You Want" on YouTube

"Give You What You Want" is a single by American rapper Lil Tjay, released on November 11, 2022, via Columbia Records. It was produced by Mike Wavvs, Jack LoMastro, Fridayy and TobiTurnUp.

Composition

The production contains guitar chords, piano, and "soft bass hits, persistently sharp hi-hats, and a simple snare" for drums.[1] Lyrically, Lil Tjay courts to a romantic interest through a style of rap-singing.[1][2][3] The chorus of the song features a sampled vocals.[1]

Critical reception

Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop wrote in regard to the production, "It's an understated melodic and harmonic approach, but he feels right at home with his thoughts", additionally writing "Finally, the vocal sample makes for a beautiful hook and the track's predominant and catchiest melody."[1] David Aaron Brake of HipHopDX called the song a "welcome reminder of his prowess from NYC to far beyond."[4]

Charts

Chart performance for "Give You What You Want"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 100
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 8

References

  1. ^ a b c d Nevares, Gabriel Bras (November 12, 2022). "Lil Tjay Shares Tender New Single "Give You What You Want"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  2. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (November 11, 2022). "Lil Tjay Shows His Romantic Side On His New Song, 'Give You What You Want'". Uproxx. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  3. ^ Powell, Jon (November 11, 2022). "Lil Tjay wants to "Give You What You Want" on new single". Revolt. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  4. ^ Brake, David Aaron (November 10, 2022). "New Music Friday: New Singles From Rihanna, Lil Tjay, French Montana, Fivio Foreign + More". HipHopDX. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Lil Tjay Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 21, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2023.