Creepin' (Metro Boomin, the Weeknd and 21 Savage song) explained

Creepin
Type:Single
Cover:File:Metro Boomin, the Weeknd, 21 Savage, and Diddy - Creepin' Remix.png
Alt:Cover art for the remix: the Weeknd, Diddy, 21 Savage, and Metro Boomin drawn in a comic art style
Caption:Remix cover
Artist:Metro Boomin, the Weeknd and 21 Savage
Album:Heroes & Villains
Genre:
Length:3:42
Label:
Producer:
  • Metro Boomin
  • DaHeala
  • Peter Lee Johnson
  • Johan Lenox
Chronology:Metro Boomin
Prev Title:Striker #1 Remix
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Calling
Next Year:2023

"Creepin' is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin, Canadian singer the Weeknd, and British-American rapper 21 Savage. It was sent to Italian contemporary hit radio through Republic Records and Boominati Worldwide as the lead and only single from Metro's second studio album, Heroes & Villains, on January 27, 2023. It is a remake of "I Don't Wanna Know" (2004) by Mario Winans featuring Enya and P. Diddy, which is based on a sample of the Fugees' song "Ready or Not" (1996), and itself samples Enya's "Boadicea" (1987). Winans himself returned to contribute to the song as a backing vocalist along with Travis Scott. Diddy himself would also join the artists on a remix of the song on March 17, 2023.[1]

Background and composition

The Weeknd and Mario Winans had previously collaborated on the title track of the former's fourth studio album, After Hours (2020), which Winans co-wrote and co-produced.[2] The Weeknd gave a shoutout to Winans on Instagram after the release of "Creepin and Winans also congratulated Metro on the release of its parent album, Heroes & Villains.[3] Upon release, the track instantly proved to be the most commercially-successful track on the album.[4] The song is written in the key of C-sharp minor with a tempo of 98 beats per minute.[5]

Music video

A music video for the remix of "Creepin was released along with it on March 17, 2023.[6] It stars all four artists and actress Coco Jones.[7] Mario Winans also makes a cameo appearance in the video.

Critical reception

Brady Brickner-Wood of Pitchfork pointed out the track as a prime example for Metro's ability to think outside the box "without sacrificing the foundation of what makes his music so appealing in the first place".[8] Jason Lipshutz at Billboard called the song a standout track on the album due to Metro engaging "in some rollicking genre exercises" and "joyfully" re-creating "I Don't Wanna Know".[9]

Track listing

Digital and streaming single

  1. "Creepin (Remix) (featuring 21 Savage) – 3:52

Digital and streaming single and CD

  1. "Creepin (Remix) (featuring 21 Savage) – 3:52
  2. "Creepin (performed by Metro Boomin, the Weeknd, and 21 Savage) – 3:41
  3. "Creepin (Instrumental) (performed by Metro Boomin) – 3:41
  4. "Creepin (Remix) (featuring 21 Savage) (music video) – 4:20 [digital only]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[10] 4
Croatia (Billboard)[11] 14
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[12] 14
Greece International (IFPI)[13] 1
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[14] 2
Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[15] 2
Latvia (LAIPA)[16] 2
Latvia Airplay (LAIPA)[17] 3
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[18] 2
Luxembourg (Billboard)[19] 3
Lithuania (AGATA)[20] 1
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[21] 2
Malaysia (Billboard)[22] 1
Malaysia International (RIM)[23] 1
MENA (IFPI)[24] 2
Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[25] 72
Philippines (Billboard)[26] 17
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[27] 2
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[28] 25
Romania (Billboard)[29] 2
Romania Airplay (TopHit)[30] 32
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[31] 2
Singapore (RIAS)[32] 1
South Africa (Billboard)[33] 3
Suriname (Nationale Top 40)[34] 5
Turkey (Radiomonitor Türkiye)[35] 1
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[36] 3
Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[37] 27

Monthly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[38] 4
CIS Airplay (TopHit)[39] 2
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál – Top 100)[40] 20
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[41] 23
Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[42] 2
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[43] 2
Romania Airplay (TopHit)[44] 39
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[45] 3
Slovakia (Rádio – Top 100)[46] 30
Slovakia (Singles Digitál – Top 100)[47] 5
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[48] 4

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
Australia (ARIA)[49] 16
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[50] 52
Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[51] 9
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[52] 26
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[53] 4
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[54] 8
CIS Airplay (TopHit)[55] 3
Denmark (Tracklisten)[56] 27
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[57] 56
Germany (Official German Charts)[58] 23
Global 200 (Billboard)[59] 9
Global Singles (IFPI)[60] 12
Italy (FIMI)[61] 88
Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit)[62] 4
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[63] 7
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[64] 17
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[65] 14
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[66] 24
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[67] 6
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)[68] 61
Romania Airplay (TopHit)[69] 102
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[70] 4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[71] 48
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[72] 13
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[73] 8
UK Singles (OCC)[74] 23
Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)[75] 10
US Billboard Hot 100[76] 5
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[77] 28
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[78] 12
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[79] 2
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[80] 3
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[81] 2

Release history

Country! scope="col"
DateFormatVersion(s)Label
ItalyJanuary 27, 2023Radio airplayOriginalUniversal Music Italy[82]
VariousMarch 17, 2023Remix
United StatesMarch 20, 2023CD single

Notes and References

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  5. Web site: Metro Boomin "Creepin" Sheet Music. Musicnotes . December 23, 2022 . June 16, 2023.
  6. Web site: Centeno . Tony M. . March 17, 2023 . Diddy Hops On Metro Boomin's 'Creepin' Remix With The Weeknd & 21 Savage . July 12, 2023 . . en.
  7. Web site: Galindo . Thomas . March 20, 2023 . Metro Boomin Recruits Diddy for Nostalgic "Creepin Remix . July 12, 2023 . . en-US.
  8. Web site: Metro Boomin: Heroes & Villains Pitchfork. Brickner-Wood. Brady. Pitchfork. December 8, 2022. December 11, 2022.
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