Provide (song)
2021 single by G-Eazy featuring Chris Brown and Mark Morrison
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"Provide" is a song by American rapper G-Eazy featuring American singer-songwriter Chris Brown and English singer-songwriter Mark Morrison; the latter being credited as a feature due to the sampling of his 1996 single "Return of the Mack", from his debut studio album of the same name.[1] It was released through RCA as a standalone single on February 5, 2021, later being included on the deluxe edition of G-Eazy's fourth studio album These Things Happen Too.[2][3] The artists, Gabrielle Nowee, Benjamin Wilson, Douglas Ford, Drew Love, and producers Cardiak, Hitmaka, & Paul Cabbin all have writing credits.
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| Single by G-Eazy featuring Chris Brown and Mark Morrison | ||||
| from the album These Things Happen Too (Deluxe edition) | ||||
| Released | February 5, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| "Provide" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
G-Eazy has collaborated with Chris Brown twice before "Provide" was released, the first time on G-Eazy's 2015 single "Drifting" and the second time on Brown's 2019 single "Wobble Up", with additional features from Canadian rapper and singer Tory Lanez and Trinidadian-born rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, respectively. However, it serves as the first collaboration between either artist and Morrison.
Release and promotion
On February 1, 2021, G-Eazy revealed the collaboration between himself and Chris Brown that would be released that same week through an Instagram post.[4] The following day, the cover art for the song was revealed, and that also revealed that Mark Morrison would be a part of the collaboration and then confirmed the release date with a comment on his own post.[5] Finally, two days before the song was released, he revealed a small clip of the accompanying visuals.[6]
Music video
The official music video for the song premiered alongside its release on February 5, 2021.[7] It was directed by Edgar Esteves and shot in Los Angeles, California.[8] It contains a large house party that shows them in the company of women and dancing.[9]
Critical reception
Brandon Caldwell from HipHopDX claimed that the video shows G-Eazy "wooing a woman he met at a burger stop, taking her on a shopping spree in a send-up to the '90s coming of age comedy Clueless" and Chris Brown "being one of the main stars of the party, going from inside to the front yard to roof and more".[9]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]
- G-Eazy – lead vocals, songwriting
- Chris Brown – featured vocals, songwriting
- Mark Morrison – featured vocals, songwriting
- Cardiak – production, songwriting
- Hitmaka – production, songwriting
- Paul Cabbin – production
- Gabrielle Nowee – songwriting
- Benjamin Wilson – songwriting
- Douglas Ford – songwriting
- Drew Love – songwriting
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing
- Patrizio Pigliapoco – mixing, recording
- Chris Athens – mastering
- Shawn "Source" Jarrett – recording
- DJ Riggins – assistant engineering
- Jacob Richards – assistant engineering
- Mike Seaberg – assistant engineering
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[11] | 90 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[12] | 96 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 3 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[14] | 98 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[15] | 64 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] | 24 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 36 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 33 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 12 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[20] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[21] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||