"Call Me Every Day"
Single by Chris Brown featuring Wizkid
from the album Breezy
ReleasedJune 17, 2022
Recorded2021–2022
GenreAfro-fusion[1]
Length2:29
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Monalisa (Remix)"
(2022) 		"Call Me Every Day"
(2022) 		"Under the Influence"
(2022)
Wizkid singles chronology
"Mood"
(2022) 		"Call Me Every Day"
(2022) 		"IDK"
(2024)
Music video
"Call Me Every Day" on YouTube

"Call Me Every Day" is a duet by American singer Chris Brown and Nigerian singer Wizkid, released by RCA Records as the third official single from Brown's tenth studio album, Breezy, on June 17, 2022.[2]

Background and release

Brown and WizKid had previously collaborated on two songs: the 2016 remix of the song "Shabba", also featuring R&B singer Trey Songz and rapper French Montana, and the single "African Bad Gyal", contained in WizKid's 2017 album Sounds from the Other Side. In November 2021, Brown made an appearance on Wizkid's "Made in Lagos tour", performing his song "Go Crazy" in London, marking his first performance in the UK in 11 years, following the revocation of his ban from entering the country implemented in 2010.[3] In June 2022, during an interview with radio host Big Boy, Brown said that he and WizKid share a longtime friendship relationship outside of music, and that they previously did various studio sessions together where he felt like they ended up doing "fun songs", but with "Call Me Every Day" he accomplished his desire of making a "real record" with the Nigerian artist.[4]

On June 10, 2022, Brown posted a snippet of "Call Me Every Day" on his Instagram account, in a video showing him and his dancing crew executing a choreography for the song,[5] using moves created by Jamaican dancehall dancers. The track was released seven days later as the album's official third single.[2]

Composition

"Call Me Every Day" is a mid-tempo song[6][7] with an Afrobeats flavor.[8][9]

Critical reception

The song received positive reviews from music critics.[10] HotNewHipHop praised the track for its summer vibe.[7] Rap-Up wrote that the song's rhythm is "infectious".[9] HipHop-N-More commended the song's "solid production".[6]

Charts

Chart performance for "Call Me Every Day"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Global 200 (Billboard)[11] 103
Netherlands (Single Tip)[12] 16
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 10
South Africa (RISA)[14] 16
UK Singles (OCC)[15] 53
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[16] 18
US Billboard Hot 100[17] 76
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[18] 27
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 20
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[20] 11
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[21] 6

Certifications

Certifications for "Call Me Every Day"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[22] Gold 40,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[23] Gold 10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[24] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[25] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Call Me Every Day"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various July 17, 2022
United States September 20, 2022 Urban contemporary radio [26]

References

  1. ^ "Chris Brown Ft. WizKid "Call Me Everyday"". Rapradar.com. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Listen: Chris Brown Featuring Wizkid 'Call Me Everyday'". Editor.guardian.ng. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Wizkid brings out Chris Brown for singer's first UK performance in a decade". Independent.co.uk. November 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "Chris Brown BIG Interview, Jennifer Lopez ICYMI - Big Boy On Demand". iHeart.com. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Chris Brown Teases Wizkid Collaboration". Rap-up.com. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Chris Brown Enlists Wizkid on New Single 'Call Me Every Day': Listen". Hiphop-n-more.com. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Chris Brown Links With WizKid On "Call Me Everyday"". HotNewHipHop.com. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Chris Brown Joins Forces With Wizkid for New Single "Call Me Every Day"". Complex.com. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Chris Brown and Wizkid Team Up on 'Call Me Every Day'". Rap-up.com. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Chris Brown Names His Top 5 Favorite Songs To Perform On Tour". HotNewHipHop.com. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  12. ^ "Dutch Charts - dutchcharts.nl".
  13. ^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart".
  14. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 26-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  15. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  16. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  17. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  18. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  19. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  20. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  21. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  22. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Chris Brown ft Wizkid – Call Me Everyday". Music Canada. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  23. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Call Me Every Day')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  24. ^ "British single certifications – Chris Brown Ft Wizkid – Call Me Every Day". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  25. ^ "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Call Me Every Day". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  26. ^ "Urban/R&B Future Releases | R&B, Hip Hop, Release Schedule and Street Dates | ..." All Access. Archived from the original on September 15, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
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