Want You (song)
| "Want You" | ||||
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| Single by Oxlade | ||||
| Released | March 18, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Afro-Fusion | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman | |||
| Producer(s) | TMXO | |||
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"Want You" is a song by Nigerian singer Oxlade. It was released on 18 March 2022, through Troniq Music, and distributed by Epic Records, in France and Columbia Records, in the UK. "Want You" was written by Oxlade, and produced by TMXO. It also peaked at number 47 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart and number 18 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.
Background[edit]
On 10 March 2022, he signed a record deal with Columbia Records UK.[1] He released "Want You" on 18 March 2022, through Troniq Music, and Epic Records France.[2] The record was produced by TMXO.
Music video[edit]
On 18 March 2022, he released the official music video to "Want You", shot and directed by Seyi Akinlade for UAX Studio.[3]
Commercial performance[edit]
During the debut week of Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, "Want You" peaked at number forty-seven.[4] "Want You" peaked at number eighteen on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.[5] "Want You" was named on The Native's songs of the day on 18 March 2020.[6] On 13 July 2022, "Want You" debuted on the newly renamed TurnTable Top TV Songs, formerly TV Top songs, at number 21.[7]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Nigeria Top TV Songs (TurnTable) | 21 |
| UK Afrobeats Singles (OCC) | 18 |
| US Afrobeats Songs (Billboard) | 47 |
Personnel[edit]
- Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman - Primary artist, writer
- TMXO - Producer
- Spax - Mixed and Mastered
References[edit]
- ^ "Oxlade signs recording deal with Columbia Records". The NATIVE. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "Oxlade Makes Comeback With 'Want You'". The Guardian Nigeria News. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "New Video: Oxlade – Want You". BellaNaija. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (29 March 2022). "Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "Songs Of The Day: New Music From Oxlade, Terri, T'Neeya & More". The NATIVE. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "TurnTable Top TV Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 14 July 2022.