Come Closer (Wizkid song)
2017 single by Wizkid featuring Drake
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"Come Closer" is an electropop and Afropop song by Nigerian singer Wizkid featuring Canadian rapper Drake.[3][4] The song was released as the third single from the former's third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side (2017).[5]
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| Single by Wizkid featuring Drake | ||||
| from the album Sounds from the Other Side | ||||
| Released | 31 March 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Electropop[1][2] | |||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
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| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Sarz | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Come Closer" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Wizkid revealed the song was recorded in early 2016 at the same time as he and Drake's other collaborative single, "One Dance" (2016),[6] which peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as the UK Singles Chart and the Canadian Hot 100. The song was released as the third single from Wizkid's third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, and was the album's most commercially successful track.[7] The song marked Wizkid's third official collaboration with Drake.
Commercial performance
The single peaked at number 58 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Wizkid's first charting single as a lead artist, and the best-performing African record of 2017 at large.[8] The single peaked at number 54 on the Canadian Hot 100.[9] The song was certified Platinum in the US and the UK,[10][11] 2× Platinum in Canada,[12] 3× Platinum in South Africa, and Gold in the Switzerland.[13][14]
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
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| 2017 | All Africa Music Awards | Song of the Year[15] | Won |
| Soul Train Awards | Best Dance Performance[16] | Nominated | |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collabo[17] | Nominated | |
| 2018 | The Headies | Best Collaboration[18] | Nominated |
| Producer of the Year[18] | Nominated | ||
| Best Music Video[19] | Won | ||
| Viewer's Choice[19] | Won | ||
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[20] | 54 |
| France (SNEP)[21] | 107 |
| Netherlands (Single Tip)[22] | 15 |
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[23] | 96 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] | 98 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[25] | 50 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[26] | 14 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[27] | 38 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[28] | 29 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| South Africa (RISA)[14] | 3× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[13] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||