Outta Time (Bryson Tiller song)

"Outta Time"
Single by Bryson Tiller featuring Drake
from the album Anniversary
ReleasedOctober 20, 2020
Length3:18
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Bryson Tiller singles chronology
"Always Forever"
(2020) 		"Outta Time"
(2020)
Drake singles chronology
"You're Mines Still"
(2020) 		"Outta Time"
(2020) 		"Talk to Me"
(2021)
Visualizer
"Outta Time" on YouTube

"Outta Time" is a song by American singer Bryson Tiller featuring Canadian rapper Drake, from Tiller's third studio album, Anniversary. Produced by frequent Drake collaborators Vinylz, Nineteen85 and 40, the song samples Snoh Aalegra's "Fool for You" and finds the artists reflecting on their respective relationships. Drake is the first featured artist to appear on any of Tiller's studio albums.[1] The song was sent to US urban radio on October 20, 2020, as the third single from Anniversary.

Background

The song is the only track on Tiller's Anniversary with a credited guest appearance, as he brought in the services of Drake to contribute a verse. Tiller revealed that Drake was due to collaborate with him five years earlier on Tiller's 2015 album Trapsoul, but the plans fell through and he had been trying to sort out a collaboration ever since. Tiller, despite being impressed by Drake's contribution, was hesitant to release the song because of his mental state, until his manager heard it and urged him to include it on Anniversary. The song was originally meant for Tiller's upcoming project, Serenity.[2] Drake had shown support toward Tiller before the release of Trapsoul,[3] and at one point wanted to sign him to OVO, following the success of Tiller's song, "Don't".[4]

Tiller first played the song during a surprise Zoom listening session shortly before the album's release.[5]

Composition and lyrics

"Outta Time" consists of a "sensual and airy" beat, with a pitched up sample of Snoh Aalegra's "Fool for You", sang by R&B artist Tone Stith, which is transformed into another instrument in the mix.[4] The song does not have a chorus, finding the artists detailing their failing romantic relationships, which they eventually decide to end.[3][6]

Critical reception

HotNewHipHop's Noor Lobad said, because the song lacks a hook, it "narrowly miss[es] out on being able to claim the album's pinnacle, and lowering the song's overall sing-along friendliness".[3] Dre D. of the same publication named the track a standout from its parent album, and said considering how long they have teased a collaboration (since 2017), it is "fitting, then, that the sole feature on Anniversary is none other than Drake himself".[4]

Chart performance

"Outta Time" has peaked at number six on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart, and also reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart in its first week on both charts.[7]

Charts

Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 60
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 31
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 68
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 6
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] 77
UK Singles (OCC)[13] 24
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 48
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 22
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] 26

Certifications

Certifications and sales for "Outta Time"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[17] Gold 40,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[18] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country Date Format Label Ref.
Various October 2, 2020
RCA [19]
United States October 20, 2020 Urban contemporary radio [20]

References

  1. ^ A., Aron (October 6, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Details Missed Drake Collabs Before "Outta Time"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  2. ^ Epinoza, Joshua (October 7, 2020). "Bryson Tiller Explains How He Secured a Drake Collaboration for 'Anniversary' Track "Outta Time"". Complex. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Lobad, Noor (October 10, 2020). "Bryson Tiller "Anniversary" Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c D., Dre (October 2, 2020). "Bryson Tiller & Drake Are "Outta Time" In New Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  5. ^ Powell, Jon (October 12, 2020). "Drake joins Bryson Tiller on "Outta Time"". Revolt. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  6. ^ Okon, Wongo (October 2, 2020). "Drake And Bryson Tiller Watch Their Relationships Unravel On Their Long-Awaited Collab, 'Outta Time'". Uproxx. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  7. ^ Ainsley, Helen (October 9, 2020). "Mood by 24kGoldn claims a third week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  8. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 October 2020". The ARIA Report. No. 1597. Australian Recording Industry Association. October 12, 2020. p. 4.
  9. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  10. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  11. ^ "NZ Top 40 Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  12. ^ "Bryson Tiller feat. Drake – Outta Time". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
  13. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  14. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  15. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  16. ^ "Bryson Tiller Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  17. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Bryson Tiller – Outta Time". Music Canada. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  18. ^ "British single certifications – Bryson Tiller – Outta Time". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  19. ^ "A N N I V E R S A R Y by Bryson Tiller on Apple Music". Retrieved October 11, 2020 – via Apple Music.
  20. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". Archived from the original on October 11, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.