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| "Come for Me" | ||||
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| Single by Alicia Keys featuring Khalid and Lucky Daye | ||||
| from the album Keys | ||||
| Released | February 24, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 3:29 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Alicia Keys singles chronology | ||||
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"Come for Me" (sometimes also credited as "Come for Me (Unlocked)")[2] is a song by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys featuring American singers Khalid and Lucky Daye. The song was released as the fourth single from Keys' eighth studio effort, the double album Keys (2021).
Critical reception
NME found that Khalid "complements Keys sweetly" on the song,[3] while Evening Standard critic David Smyth noted that Khalid and Daye provide "languorous sadness to "Come for Me"."[4] Daniel Kreps from Rolling Stone noted it as the "standout" track on the Unlocked half on parent album Keys.[5]
Chart performance
"Come for Me" was released as a single in the United States on February 24, 2023.[6] The song peaked at number one on the US Adult R&B Airplay chart in the week of June 10, 2023, becoming Keys' 14th chart topper.[7]
Music videos
On December 21, 2021, Keys released a self-directed music video for "Come for Me."[8] Both Khalid and Lucky Daye appear in the video, in which they are recording the song in the studio and playing games with Keys over glasses of wine.[9] In between the studio and home footage, Keys is seen admiring a full moon and the glittering New York City skyline.[9][10]
On July 14, 2022, Keys unveiled a second music video for "Come for Me" ahead of the re-release of Keys II, a reissue edition of Keys, during the following month.[11] According to Revolt, the visuals feature "a more artistic setting of sorts, complete with shots of the three vibing as footage plays on the wall behind them."[12]
Live performances
Keys performed the song during iHeartRadio Album Release Party airing on December 9.[13]
Credits and personnel
Adapted from Keys liner notes.[1]
Recording
- Recorded and engineered at Jungle City Studios, New York City; Perfect Sound, Los Angeles, California; Sanctuary Studios Nassau, Bahamas
- Mixed at Larrabee Studios, North Hollywood, California
Personnel
- Written by Alicia Keys, David Brown, BJ Burton, Jermaine Cole, Carter Lang, Khalid Robinson and Michael Williams II
- Produced by Mike Will Made It, BJ Burton and Carter Lang
- Piano by Alicia Keys
- Background vocals by Alicia Keys, Khalid and Lucky Daye
- Engineered and recorded by Ann Mincieli
- Assisted by Franklin "Piece" Perez
- Engineered by Brendan Morawski
- Mixed by Manny Marroquin
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[2] | 14 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | February 24, 2023 | R&B radio | RCA | [6] |
References
- ^ a b c d Keys, Alicia (2021). Keys (liner notes) (Compact Disc). Alicia Keys. RCA Records.
- ^ a b "Alicia Keys Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ Levine, Nick (December 10, 2021). "Alicia Keys – 'KEYS' review: an intriguing concept, but not a top-tier project". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Smyth, David (December 9, 2021). "Alicia Keys - Keys review: Playing twice is twice as nice". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (July 15, 2022). "Alicia Keys Sets 'Keys II' Deluxe Edition With New Songs, Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Centeno, Tony M (February 24, 2023). "Alicia Keys Teams Up With Khalid & Lucky Daye For Their Song 'Come For Me'". IHeartRadio. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Trevor (June 6, 2023). "Alicia Keys Extends No. 1 Record on Adult R&B Airplay Chart With 'Come for Me'". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ "Alicia Keys Shares New Video "Come For Me" Featuring Khalid And Lucky Daye From First-Ever Double Album 'Key's". RCA Records. December 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Bowenbank, Starr (December 21, 2021). "Alicia Keys Hits the Studio With Khalid & Lucky Daye in 'Come for Me (Unlocked)' Video: Watch". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (December 21, 2021). "Alicia Keys Takes Home Movie Approach to Lucky Daye, Khalid-Assisted 'Come for Me' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ "Alicia Keys Unveils the Spellbinding Music Video for "Come for Me"". July 14, 2022. Archived from the original on July 14, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Powell, Jon. "Alicia Keys connects with Khalid and Lucky Daye in "Come for Me" visual". Revolt. Archived from the original on August 7, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Brooks, Hayden (2021-12-10). "Alicia Keys Explains Why Her New Double Album Feels Like 'A Homecoming'". FOX Sports 1350 AM Albuquerque. Archived from the original on 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
