Give You What You Want Explained

Give You What You Want
Cover:Lil Tjay - Give You What You Want.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Lil Tjay
Released:November 11, 2022
Length:2:39
Label:Columbia
Prev Title:Beat the Odds
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Eastside (Remix)
Next Year:2022

"Give You What You Want" is a single by American rapper Lil Tjay, released on November 11, 2022, via Columbia Records. It was produced by Mike Wavvs, Jack LoMastro, Fridayy and TobiTurnUp.

Composition

The production contains guitar chords, piano, and "soft bass hits, persistently sharp hi-hats, and a simple snare" for drums.[1] Lyrically, Lil Tjay courts to a romantic interest through a style of rap-singing.[2] [3] The chorus of the song features a sampled vocals.

Critical reception

Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop wrote in regard to the production, "It's an understated melodic and harmonic approach, but he feels right at home with his thoughts", additionally writing "Finally, the vocal sample makes for a beautiful hook and the track's predominant and catchiest melody." David Aaron Brake of HipHopDX called the song a "welcome reminder of his prowess from NYC to far beyond."[4]

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] 8

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nevares . Gabriel Bras . Lil Tjay Shares Tender New Single "Give You What You Want" . . 16 July 2023 . November 12, 2022.
  2. Web site: Gonzalez . Alex . Lil Tjay Shows His Romantic Side On His New Song, ‘Give You What You Want’ . . 16 July 2023 . November 11, 2022.
  3. Web site: Powell . Jon . Lil Tjay wants to "Give You What You Want" on new single . . 16 July 2023 . November 11, 2022.
  4. Web site: Brake . David Aaron . New Music Friday: New Singles From Rihanna, Lil Tjay, French Montana, Fivio Foreign + More . . 16 July 2023 . November 10, 2022.
  5. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. November 21, 2022. July 16, 2023.