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"'''Won't Be Late'''" is a song by American singer and rapper [[Swae Lee]] featuring Canadian rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], released as a single by [[EarDrummers Records]] on August 16, 2019. It was produced by [[Tekno (musician)|Tekno]] with additional production by [[Mike Will Made It]], and released alongside Swae Lee's solo track "Sextasy".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/swae-lee-and-drake-share-new-song-wont-be-late-listen/|title=Swae Lee and Drake Share New Song "Won't Be Late": Listen|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|last=Bloom|first=Madison|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/08/swae-lee-sextasy-drake-wont-be-late|title=Swae Lee and Drake Connect on "Won't Be Late"|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}}</ref>
"'''Won't Be Late'''" is a captivating musical creation by American singer and rapper [[Swae Lee]], featuring the notable collaboration of Canadian rapper [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]. The single was officially released by [[EarDrummers Records]] on August 16, 2019. The track was skillfully produced by [[Tekno (musician)|Tekno]], with additional production contributions by [[Mike Will Made It]]. Notably, its release coincided with Swae Lee's individual song "Sextasy".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/swae-lee-and-drake-share-new-song-wont-be-late-listen/|title=Swae Lee and Drake Share New Song "Won't Be Late": Listen|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|last=Bloom|first=Madison|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/08/swae-lee-sextasy-drake-wont-be-late|title=Swae Lee and Drake Connect on "Won't Be Late"|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}}</ref>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
''[[Rolling Stone]]'' wrote that the song's "island and house-flavored grooves servpe as an undercurrent to [Swae Lee and Drake's] rhymes, which discuss the merits of taking it slow in a relationship".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/swae-lee-drake-wont-be-late-song-listen-871947/|title=Hear Swae Lee, Drake Team for New Song 'Won't Be Late'|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|last=Legaspi|first=Althea|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}}</ref> ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' described the song as a "banger" and a "dance track" with an "island bop" featuring Swae Lee's "croons" and Drake rhyming about a "complicated relationship".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2019/08/swae-lee-wont-be-late-featuring-drake-listen-to-new-song/|title=Swae Lee Drops New Song "Won't Be Late" Featuring Drake|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|last=Fitzgerald|first=Trent|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}}</ref>
The song garnered positive feedback from music critics. ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' aptly noted that the song's rhythm is infused with island and house flavors, providing a compelling backdrop for the expressive verses of both Swae Lee and Drake. Their lyrical interplay revolves around the merits of nurturing a deliberate and unhurried approach in a romantic relationship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/swae-lee-drake-wont-be-late-song-listen-871947/|title=Hear Swae Lee, Drake Team for New Song 'Won't Be Late'|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|last=Legaspi|first=Althea|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}}</ref> ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'', in its review, hailed the song as a banger with infectious dance-worthy qualities. Described as an "island bop," the track showcases Swae Lee's melodic crooning combined with Drake's verses that delve into the complexities of a nuanced relationship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2019/08/swae-lee-wont-be-late-featuring-drake-listen-to-new-song/|title=Swae Lee Drops New Song "Won't Be Late" Featuring Drake|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|last=Fitzgerald|first=Trent|date=August 16, 2019|access-date=August 16, 2019}}</ref>


==Personnel==
==Personnel==

Revision as of 15:28, 12 August 2023

"Won't Be Late"
Single by Swae Lee featuring Drake
ReleasedAugust 16, 2019 (2019-08-16)
Genre
Length3:38
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Swae Lee singles chronology
"Sextasy"
(2019) 		"Won't Be Late"
(2019) 		"Diva"
(2019)
Drake singles chronology
"Gold Roses"
(2019) 		"Won't Be Late"
(2019) 		"Ela É do Tipo"
(2019)

"Won't Be Late" is a captivating musical creation by American singer and rapper Swae Lee, featuring the notable collaboration of Canadian rapper Drake. The single was officially released by EarDrummers Records on August 16, 2019. The track was skillfully produced by Tekno, with additional production contributions by Mike Will Made It. Notably, its release coincided with Swae Lee's individual song "Sextasy".[1][2]

Critical reception

The song garnered positive feedback from music critics. Rolling Stone aptly noted that the song's rhythm is infused with island and house flavors, providing a compelling backdrop for the expressive verses of both Swae Lee and Drake. Their lyrical interplay revolves around the merits of nurturing a deliberate and unhurried approach in a romantic relationship.[3] XXL, in its review, hailed the song as a banger with infectious dance-worthy qualities. Described as an "island bop," the track showcases Swae Lee's melodic crooning combined with Drake's verses that delve into the complexities of a nuanced relationship.[4]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

  • Swae Lee – main vocalist, writing
  • Drake – vocalist, writing
  • Tekno – production, writing
  • Mike Will Made It – additional production, writing
  • Noel Cadastre – recording
  • 40 OVO – mixing
  • Chris Athens – mastering

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] 12
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[7] 42
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 34
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 57
Lithuania (AGATA)[10] 39
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] 74
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 10
Portugal (AFP)[13] 93
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 60
UK Singles (OCC)[16] 50
US Billboard Hot 100[17] 75
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18] 30
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] 23
US Rolling Stone Top 100[20] 37

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 16, 2019
[5]
United States August 27, 2019 Rhythmic contemporary [21]

References

  1. ^ Bloom, Madison (August 16, 2019). "Swae Lee and Drake Share New Song "Won't Be Late": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  2. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (August 16, 2019). "Swae Lee and Drake Connect on "Won't Be Late"". Complex. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Legaspi, Althea (August 16, 2019). "Hear Swae Lee, Drake Team for New Song 'Won't Be Late'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  4. ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (August 16, 2019). "Swae Lee Drops New Song "Won't Be Late" Featuring Drake". XXL. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Won't Be Late / Swae Lee". Tidal. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
  6. ^ "Swae Lee feat. Drake – Won't Be Late" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  7. ^ "Swae Lee feat. Drake – Won't Be Late" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  8. ^ "Swae Lee Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
  9. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Swae Lee". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  10. ^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. September 2, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  11. ^ "Swae Lee feat. Drake – Won't Be Late" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 26, 2019. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  13. ^ "Swae Lee feat. Drake – Won't Be Late". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  14. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 34". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  15. ^ "Swae Lee feat. Drake – Won't Be Late". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  16. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  17. ^ "Swae Lee Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
  18. ^ "Swae Lee Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
  19. ^ "Swae Lee Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  20. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. August 16, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  21. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on August 17, 2019. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
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