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. It was released on 21 July 2022, as the third single from DBE's sophomore studio album ''

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''. The song was mixed, mastered, and recorded in France by French engineer, IBØ and DBE's go-to producer, Prince Galalie.

Critical reception

Writing for

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, in a review, Kyann-Sian Williams noted that the track has an "afroswing sound" which "isn’t DBE’s signature sound." He continued to note that the track "has a bland beat to rap over," however, the "lyrics are endearing." He states that Young Adz' "comical wit keeps the interest."

Music video

The William Thomas-directed music video is seen to be filmed in

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and shows both artists "daydreaming about their ideal worlds."

Personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from

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. Musicians * Adam Nathaniel "Young Adz" Williams – lead artist, songwriter, composer * Ricky Earl "Dirtbike LB" Banton – lead artist, songwriter, composer Technical * IBØ –

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* IBØ –

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* Prince Galalie –

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Charts

References

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