"You Stay" is a song by American record producer DJ Khaled, featuring guest vocals from Colombian singer J Balvin and American musicians Meek Mill, Lil Baby, and Jeremih. Released on May 17, 2019, it is the fifth single from Khaled's eleventh studio album Father of Asahd (2019).[1]
Composition
The song samples "No Me Conviene" by Puerto Rican singer India and interpolates "Señorita" by American rapper Puff Daddy, which also samples the song.[2] Jeremih sings the hook and a verse, with Meek Mill, Lil Baby and J Balvin provide verses.[3] Lyrically, they ask women why they are still loyal to them when their significant other has not treated them well.[2]
Music video
A music video for the song was released on May 18, 2019.[4] It was directed by DJ Khaled, Eif Rivera, and Ivan Berrios, and shows a party at Khaled's mansion in Miami, where the artists hang out surrounded by women.[5][6] The artists are shown "strutting through the home's marble floors, poolside, and courtyard, all wearing an assortment of colorful suits."[3] The video features a cameo from Turkish butcher Salt Bae, who launches a slice of meat into Khaled's mouth.[3][6]
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 63 |
| France Downloads (SNEP)[8] | 198 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 44 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 19 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] | 25 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases | R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates | ..." 2019-05-22. Archived from the original on 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
- ^ a b Kelley, Caitlin (May 17, 2019). "DJ Khaled's "You Stay" Is A Flip Of Diddy's "Señorita"". Genius.
- ^ a b c Leung, Ambrose (May 19, 2019). "DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, J Balvin, Lil Baby & Jeremih Discuss Loyalty in "You Stay" MV". HYPEBEAST.
- ^ "DJ Khaled's Luxurious "You Stay" Video Stars Meek Mill, Lil Baby, J Balvin & Jeremih". HotNewHipHop. May 18, 2019.
- ^ Galbraith, Alex (May 18, 2019). "DJ Khaled Hangs With J Balvin, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, and Jeremih in "You Stay" Video". Complex.
- ^ a b "Video: DJ Khaled feat. Meek Mill, J Balvin, Lil Baby, & Jeremih – 'You Stay'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 21, 2019)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ "American album certifications – DJ Khaled – You Stay". Recording Industry Association of America.
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