"Sneakin'" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake featuring British-American rapper 21 Savage.[1] Written alongside producer London on da Track, the song was released for digital download on October 29, 2016, through Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records.[2][3] "Sneakin'" is one of three singles that Drake released simultaneously, alongside "Fake Love" and "Two Birds, One Stone".[4]
"Sneakin'" | ||||
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Single by Drake featuring 21 Savage | ||||
Released | October 29, 2016 | |||
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Length | 4:11 | |||
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Producer(s) | London on da Track | |||
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Composition
"Sneakin'" is a hip hop song with bounce influences composed in common time (4
4 time) and produced in Ab Major with a tempo of 85 beats per minute.[5] The song was produced by London on da Track using Ableton Live.[6] Entertainment Weekly highlighted the song's Atlanta hip hop influence, calling it a "lurching ode to [Drake's] haters".[7]
Music video
The music video, which was directed by GAB3, was released on November 13, 2016, exclusively on Apple Music.[8]
Critical reception
Entertainment Weekly gave the song, along with "Fake Love" and "Two Birds, One Stone" a grade of B+, and commended its "vivid, open-book lyricism".[7]
Personnel
All credited as songwriters. Adapted from TIDAL.[9]
- London on da Track – producer
- Drake – vocals
- 21 Savage – vocals
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[10] | 81 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 20 |
France (SNEP)[12] | 180 |
Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 80 |
Portugal (AFP)[14] | 93 |
Scotland (OCC)[15] | 64 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[16] | 9 |
UK Singles (OCC)[17] | 52 |
US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 28 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] | 8 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2017) | Position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] | 93 |
Certifications
References
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