Angles (song) explained

Angles
Type:	single
Artist:	Wale featuring Chris Brown
Album:	Folarin II
Cover:	Wale Angles.jpg
Genre:	Hip hop R&B
Length:	2:54
Label:	Maybach Warner
Producer:	$K Hitmaka LouXtwo OG Parker
Chronology:	Wale
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Prev Year:	2021
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"Angles" is a song by American rapper Wale featuring American singer Chris Brown, released on June 18, 2021 through Warner Records as the lead single from Wale's seventh studio album Folarin II.

Background and content

Wale posted on his social media platforms, announcing that the song would've been released at night.^[1] OG Parker, one of the main producers for the song, said that the inspiration came from the hip hop track "I Need a Girl": "Wale creates brilliant poems about his feelings for his leading lady, some of which are light-hearted and others which are sadder."^[2]

Composition

The song is written in the key of F Minor, with a tempo of 95 beats per minute.^[3] The song was produced by $K, Hitmaka, LouXtwo and OG Parker, it was also samples from "I Need a Girl" (2002) by Puff Daddy, Usher and Loon.^[4] Wale on the track showcases some of his wordplay: "You saying the universe ain't grateful / I'll put Infinity Stones on all your fingers", displaying his feelings: "Maybe, I got your heart / Maybe I can't love you, 'cause I don't know where to start", while Chris Brown's hook was deemed "reflective" and "sensual": "You know the way to pose, you know, you know your angles / I can't tame you, I can't change you".

Critical reception

Rachel George of ABC Audio commented that the song "is the perfect anthem for any summer song playlist".^[5] The Sources reviewer Shawn Grant stated that Brown on the track "once again proves to be the hook king".^[6] Ayana Rashed of Revolt praised Wale's "memorable wordplay and quippy pickups" on the track, affirming that Brown's chorus is "sensual" and "essential to the song".^[7]

Music video

An accompanying music video was released on June 22, 2021, and directed by Daniel CZ. The characteristic of video is Wale "showering his woman with blue and white flowers, before taking her out for a romantic dinner." Subsequently nearby a pool, Brown and Wale "performing the feel-good tune" in between scenes.^[8]

Track listing

• Digital download and streaming (Explicit)^[9]

1. "Angles" – 2:54

• Digital download and streaming (Clean)^[9]

1. "Angles" [Clean] – 2:54

• Digital download and streaming (Club Mix)^[10]

1. "Angles" [Club Mix] – 2:55

• Digital download and streaming (Instrumental)^[9]

1. "Angles" [Instrumental] – 2:55

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from AllMusic.^[11]

• $K – producer
• Wale – composer, primary artist, vocals
• Chris Brown – composer, featured artist, vocals
• Chrishan – composer
• Hitmaka – producer
• LouXtwo – producer
• OG Parker – producer
• Kevin Spencer – mastering engineer, mixing

Charts

Weekly charts

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Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[12]	10

Year-end charts

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Position
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[13]	39

Release history

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Date	Format	Label
Various	June 18, 2021		Warner	^[14]
United States	June 22, 2021	Rhythmic contemporary		^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wale Releases 'Angles' Featuring Chris Brown – Listen Now!. Icecreamconvos. Xaviera. June 18, 2021. September 29, 2021.
2. Web site: Wale Releases A New Song & Video "Angles" Feat. Chris Brown. Hiphop24x7. 24x7 Team. September 17, 2021. September 29, 2021.
3. Web site: Angles (Feat. Chris Brown) by Wale and Chris Brown on Beatsource.
4. Web site: Wale Releases New Single 'Angles' Feat. Chris Brown: Listen. Hiphop N More. Akaash. June 18, 2021. September 29, 2021.
5. Web site: Wale releases "Angles" video with Chris Brown and announces 'Folarin 2' album. ABC Audio. George. Rachel. June 22, 2021. September 29, 2021.
6. Web site: Wale and Chris Brown Team for New Single "Angles". June 18, 2021.
7. Web site: Wale recruits Chris Brown for "Angles". June 18, 2021.
8. Web site: Wale and Chris Brown Release 'Angles' Video. Rated R&B. Samuels. Keithan. June 22, 2021. September 29, 2021.
9. Web site: Angles (Feat. Chris Brown) - Single by Wale. 18 June 2021.
10. Web site: Wale & Chris Brown Get Ready for the Club with "Angles [Club Mix]". HNHH. July 31, 2021.
11. Web site: Wale – Angles / Credits. All Music. September 29, 2021.
12. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. June 28, 2021. September 29, 2021.
13. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
14. Web site: Angles - Single by Wale (feat. Chris Brown). 18 June 2021. Apple Music. September 29, 2021.
15. Web site: Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations. All Access. September 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210614230932/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. June 14, 2021.