After emerging in 2015 as part of the R&B group Sonder, Brent Faiyaz became one of the most consistent new R&B artists. He’s appeared on Billboard hits (GoldLink’s “Crew” with Shy Glizzy) and picked up a few plaques of his own along the way (his most recent full-length Fuck The World contained the Gold-certified singles “Clouded” and “Fuck The World [Summer in London].”)
He may not yet be a household name, but his latest single “Wasting Time” shows he has no intention of being relegated to the status of “best-kept secret.” The new track features Drake and sports production from The Neptunes, who are all themselves students of the sultry ’90s R&B music that Faiyaz pulls from so well.
Rather than sticking to a pure nostalgia trip, “Wasting Time” aims for a woozy and timeless atmosphere, boosted by soaring orchestral strings and a crackling chemistry between Faiyaz’s vocals and Drake’s bars.
The single is right in Brent’s lane and Drizzy comes through with an old school verse, detailing one of his relationships. It’s produced by The Neptunes. Listen below (currently only available in select international markets — out everywhere at midnight) and let us know what you think. Listen below.
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