Creepin' (Metro Boomin, the Weeknd and 21 Savage song)

"Creepin'" is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin, Canadian singer the Weeknd, and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage. It was sent to Italian contemporary hit radio through Republic Records and Boominati Worldwide as the lead and only single from Metro's second studio album, Heroes & Villains, on January 27, 2023. It is a remake of "I Don't Wanna Know" (2004) by Mario Winans featuring Enya and P. Diddy, which is based on a sample of the Fugees' song "Ready or Not" (1996), and itself samples Enya's "Boadicea" (1987). Winans himself returned to contribute to the song as a backing vocalist along with Travis Scott. Diddy himself would also join the artists on a remix of the song on March 17, 2023.^[1]

"Creepin'"
Remix cover
Single by Metro Boomin, the Weeknd and 21 Savage
from the album Heroes & Villains
Released	January 27, 2023 (2023-01-27)
Length	3:42
Label	Republic Boominati
Songwriter(s)	Leland Wayne Abel Tesfaye Shéyaa Abraham-Joseph Jason Quenneville Peter Lee Johnson Johan Lenox Mario Winans Eithne Ní Bhraonáin Erick Sermon Parrish Smith Chauncey Hawkins Michael Jones Nicky Ryan Roma Ryan
Producer(s)	Metro Boomin DaHeala
Metro Boomin singles chronology
"Striker #1 Remix" (2021) "Creepin'" (2023) "Calling" (2023)
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)" (2022) "Creepin'" (2023) "Die for You" (Remix) (2022)
21 Savage singles chronology
"Slime-U-Out" (2022) "Creepin'" (2023) "06 Gucci" (2023)
Diddy singles chronology
"Sex in the Porsche" (2022) "Creepin" (Remix) (2023) "Act Bad" (2023)
Music video
"Creepin'" (Remix) on YouTube

Background and composition

The Weeknd and Mario Winans had previously collaborated on the title track of the former's fourth studio album, After Hours (2020), which Winans co-wrote and co-produced.^[2] The Weeknd gave a shoutout to Winans on Instagram after the release of "Creepin'" and Winans also congratulated Metro on the release of its parent album, Heroes & Villains.^[3] Upon release, the track instantly proved to be the most commercially-successful track on the album.^[4] The song is written in the key of C-sharp minor with a tempo of 98 beats per minute.^[5]

Music video

A music video for the remix of "Creepin'" was released along with it on March 17, 2023.^[6] It stars all four artists and actress Coco Jones.^[7] Mario Winans also makes a cameo appearance in the video.

Critical reception

The song was met with widespread universal acclaim. Brady Brickner-Wood of Pitchfork pointed out the track as a prime example for Metro's ability to think outside the box "without sacrificing the foundation of what makes his music so appealing in the first place".^[8] Jason Lipshutz at Billboard called the song a standout track on the album due to Metro engaging "in some rollicking genre exercises" and "joyfully" re-creating "I Don't Wanna Know".^[9]

Track listing

Digital and streaming single^[10]

1. "Creepin'" (Remix) (featuring 21 Savage) – 3:52

Digital and streaming single and CD^[11][12]

1. "Creepin'" (Remix) (featuring 21 Savage) – 3:52
2. "Creepin'" (performed by Metro Boomin, the Weeknd, and 21 Savage) – 3:41
3. "Creepin'" (Instrumental) (performed by Metro Boomin) – 3:41
4. "Creepin'" (Remix) (featuring 21 Savage) (music video) – 4:20 [digital only]

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Creepin'" Chart (2022–2023) Peak position Australia (ARIA)^[13] 7 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[14] 13 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[15] 13 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)^[16] 2 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[17] 1 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)^[18] 2 Canada Hot AC (Billboard)^[19] 9 Croatia (Billboard)^[20] 14 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[21] 7 Denmark (Tracklisten)^[22] 3 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)^[23] 14 France (SNEP)^[24] 8 Germany (Official German Charts)^[25] 10 Global 200 (Billboard)^[26] 3 Greece International (IFPI)^[27] 1 Hungary (Single Top 40)^[28] 10 Hungary (Stream Top 40)^[29] 11 Iceland (Plötutíðindi)^[30] 2 Ireland (IRMA)^[31] 8 Italy (FIMI)^[32] 37 Latvia (EHR)^[33] 1 Latvia (LAIPA)^[34] 2 Latvia Airplay (LAIPA)^[35] 3 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)^[36] 2 Luxembourg (Billboard)^[37] 3 Lithuania (AGATA)^[38] 1 Malaysia (Billboard)^[39] 1 Malaysia International (RIM)^[40] 1 MENA (IFPI)^[41] 2 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[42] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[43] 7 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[44] 6 Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)^[45] 72 Norway (VG-lista)^[46] 7 Philippines (Billboard)^[47] 17 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)^[48] 2 Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)^[49] 25 Portugal (AFP)^[50] 4 Romania (Billboard)^[51] 2 Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[52] 1 Singapore (RIAS)^[53] 1 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)^[54] 25 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[55] 4 South Africa (Billboard)^[56] 3 Suriname (Nationale Top 40)^[57] 5 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[58] 8 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[59] 6 UK Singles (OCC)^[60] 7 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)^[61] 3 US Billboard Hot 100^[62] 3 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[63] 14 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)^[64] 3 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)^[65] 8 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[66] 1 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[67] 2 US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[68] 5 US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[69] 1 Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)^[70] 27

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "Creepin'" Chart (2023) Peak position Russia Airplay (TopHit)^[71] 1 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit)^[72] 4

Certifications

Certifications for "Creepin'"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)^[73]	Platinum	40,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)^[74]	3× Platinum	240,000^‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)^[75]	Platinum	90,000^‡
France (SNEP)^[76]	Diamond	333,333^‡
Germany (BVMI)^[77]	Gold	200,000^‡
Italy (FIMI)^[78]	Platinum	100,000^‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)^[79]	Platinum	30,000^‡
Poland (ZPAV)^[80]	Platinum	50,000^‡
Portugal (AFP)^[81]	3× Platinum	30,000^‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)^[82]	Platinum	20,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[83]	Platinum	600,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[84]	2× Platinum	2,000,000^‡
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)^[85]	3× Platinum	6,000,000^†
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. ^† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for "Creepin'"

Country	Date	Format	Version(s)	Label	Ref.
Italy	January 27, 2023	Radio airplay	Original	Universal Music Italy	^[86]
Various	March 17, 2023	Digital download streaming	Remix	Boominati Republic	^[10]^[11]
United States	March 20, 2023	CD single			^[12]

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