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duo Snakehips and English singer

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, featuring American rapper

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. It was written by James David,

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, Warren "Oak" Felder, Oliver Dickinson and Joey Badass, with production handled by Snakehips, Oak and Cass Lowe. The song was released on 28 July 2017, via

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Critical reception

Kat Bein of ''

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'' felt that the song has a "cool R&B sound". He continued: "Some low-key tropical touches add to the lazy summer haze. It also doubles as dope makeup inspo." Marcus of EDM Sauce opined that the song is "elegantly crafted and natural", has "an R&B feel" and "some killer melody". Matt F of HotNewHipHop thinks that Snakehips brought "their brand of catchy pop flavor" to the song and Anne-Marie's "soft, melodic tones are contrasted nicely" with Joey Badass' "gruffer, deeper delivery". He regarded the song as "another solid entry into the current musical zeitgeist for Snakehips". Steph Evans of ''Earmilk'' described the collaboration as "a summertime pop jam that we'll remember". Jordan Farley of Run The Trap wrote: "The sultry single bounces catchy vocals between Anne-Marie and Joey Badass over a silky

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beat and is instantly captivating in its elegant beauty." Kevin Apaza of

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wrote that the song is "so good" and "so catchy".

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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. * Snakehips – producing, engineering * Joey Badass – writing * James David – composing, programming *

– writing * Warren "Oak" Felder – writing, co-producing, programming * Oliver Dickinson – writing, programming, recording engineering * Chris Galland – mixing engineering * Robin Florent – mixing engineering * Scott Desmarais – mixing engineering * Dave Kutch – mastering engineering *

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– engineering *

Cass Lowe Cass Lowe is a British songwriter, record producer, musician and singer, best known for his Grammy Award and Ivor Novello-winning collaborations with Jesse & Joy, Snakehips and Chance the Rapper. He is based in London and collaborates with art ...

– co-producing, programming * Graeme Baldwin – recording engineering * Cameron Poole – recording engineering

Charts

Certifications

References

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