Call Me Every Day Explained

Call Me Every Day
Type:	single
Artist:	Chris Brown featuring Wizkid
Album:	Breezy
Cover:	Chris Brown – Call Me Every Day.png
Released:	June 17, 2022
Recorded:	2021–2022
Genre:	Afro-fusion^[1]
Length:	2:29
Chronology:	Chris Brown
Prev Title:	Monalisa (Remix)
Prev Year:	2022
Next Title:	Under the Influence
Next Year:	2022

"Call Me Every Day" is a duet by American singer Chris Brown and Nigerian singer Wizkid, released by RCA Records as the third official single from Brown's tenth studio album, Breezy, on June 17, 2022.^[2]

Background and release

Brown and WizKid had previously collaborated on two songs: the 2016 remix of the song "Shabba", also featuring R&B singer Trey Songz and rapper French Montana, and the single "African Bad Gyal", contained in WizKid's 2017 album Sounds from the Other Side. In November 2021, Brown made an appearance on Wizkid's "Made in Lagos tour", performing his song "Go Crazy" in London, marking his first performance in the UK in 11 years, following the revocation of his ban from entering the country implemented in 2010.^[3] In June 2022, during an interview with radio host Big Boy, Brown said that he and WizKid share a longtime friendship relationship outside of music, and that they previously did various studio sessions together where he felt like they ended up doing "fun songs", but with "Call Me Every Day" he accomplished his desire of making a "real record" with the Nigerian artist.^[4]

On June 10, 2022, Brown posted a snippet of "Call Me Every Day" on his Instagram account, in a video showing him and his dancing crew executing a choreography for the song,^[5] using moves created by Jamaican dancehall dancers. The track was released seven days later as the album's official third single.^[2]

Composition

"Call Me Every Day" is a mid-tempo song^{[6] [7]} with an Afrobeats flavor.^{[8] [9]}

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from music critics.^[10] HotNewHipHop praised the track for its summer vibe.^[7] Rap-Up wrote that the song's rhythm is "infectious".^[9] HipHop-N-More commended the song's "solid production".^[6]

Charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[11]	10
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)^[12]	6

Release history

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Date	Format(s)	Label
Various	July 17, 2022
United States	September 20, 2022	Urban contemporary radio		^[13]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chris Brown Ft. WizKid "Call Me Everyday". Rapradar.com. 24 June 2022.
2. Web site: Listen: Chris Brown Featuring Wizkid 'Call Me Everyday'. Editor.guardian.ng. 17 June 2022. 24 June 2022.
3. Web site: Wizkid brings out Chris Brown for singer's first UK performance in a decade. Independent.co.uk. November 29, 2021.
4. Web site: Chris Brown BIG Interview, Jennifer Lopez ICYMI - Big Boy On Demand. iHeart.com. 24 June 2022.
5. Web site: Chris Brown Teases Wizkid Collaboration. Rap-up.com. 24 June 2022.
6. Web site: Chris Brown Enlists Wizkid on New Single 'Call Me Every Day': Listen. Hiphop-n-more.com. 16 June 2022. 24 June 2022.
7. Web site: Chris Brown Links With WizKid On "Call Me Everyday". 17 June 2022. HotNewHipHop.com. 24 June 2022.
8. Web site: Chris Brown Joins Forces With Wizkid for New Single "Call Me Every Day". Complex.com. 24 June 2022.
9. Web site: Chris Brown and Wizkid Team Up on 'Call Me Every Day'. Rap-up.com. 24 June 2022.
10. Web site: Chris Brown Names His Top 5 Favorite Songs To Perform On Tour. 18 June 2022. HotNewHipHop.com. 24 June 2022.
11. Web site: The Official New Zealand Music Chart .
12. Chris Brown Chart History: World Digital Song Sales. Billboard. 30 August 2022.
13. Web site: Urban/R&B Future Releases R&B, Hip Hop, Release Schedule and Street Dates ... . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220915160034/https://www.allaccess.com/urban/future-releases . September 15, 2022 . September 15, 2022 . All Access.