"Provide"
Single by G-Eazy featuring Chris Brown and Mark Morrison
ReleasedFebruary 5, 2021 (2021-02-05)
Genre
Length3:06
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
G-Eazy singles chronology
"Hate the Way"
(2020) 		"Provide"
(2021) 		"She's Fire"
(2021)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Back to You"
(2020) 		"Provide"
(2021) 		"Guilty" / "Rolls Royce Umbrella"
(2021)
Mark Morrison singles chronology
"My Life"
(2020) 		"Provide"
(2021)
Music video
"Provide" on YouTube

"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.

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]

Charts

Chart performance for "Provide"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 90
Global 200 (Billboard)[12] 96
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 3
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 98
US Billboard Hot 100[15] 64
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[16] 24
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[17] 36
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[18] 33
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19] 12

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various February 5, 2021
RCA [20]

References

  1. ^ Marie, Erika (February 5, 2021). "G-Eazy & Chris Brown Sample A Mark Morrison Classic For "Provide" Collab". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  2. ^ B., Krista (February 5, 2021). "G-Eazy Enlists Chris Brown And Mark Morrison On Latest Single "Provide"". Hot 97. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  3. ^ "These Things Happen Too (Deluxe) by G-Eazy on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  4. ^ "G-Eazy on Instagram: "New music with my brother @chrisbrownofficial this week. It's finally that time ⌚️ TTHT SZN 😈"". Instagram. February 1, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  5. ^ "G-Eazy on Instagram: "Drop a comment if you want new music on Friday 🤷🏻‍♂️"". Instagram. February 2, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  6. ^ "G-Eazy on Instagram: "2 DAYS AWAY 🎲😈"". Instagram. February 3, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  7. ^ "G-Eazy - Provide (Official Video) ft. Chris Brown, Mark Morrison". YouTube. February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  8. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (February 5, 2021). "G-Eazy Drops Video for New Song "Provide" f/ Chris Brown". Complex. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  9. ^ a b Caldwell, Brandon (February 6, 2021). "G-Eazy & Chris Brown Take Over A House Party For 'Return Of The Mack'-Sampling 'Provide' Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  10. ^ "Credits / Provide (feat. Chris Brown & Mark Morrison) / G-Eazy - TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  11. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  12. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  13. ^ "Hot 40 Singles Chart". The Official NZ Music Chart. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  15. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  16. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  17. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  18. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  19. ^ "G-Eazy Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  20. ^ "Provide (feat. Chris Brown & Mark Morrison) - Single by G-Eazy on Apple Music". February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021 – via Apple Music.
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