OTW

"OTW" (an acronym for "On the Way") is a song by American singers Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign, and 6LACK. It was released by RCA Records on April 20, 2018, as a stand-alone single, before being added as a bonus track to the vinyl edition of Khalid's extended play (EP) Suncity (2018). A remix version was released on June 29, 2018, by British DJ and record producer BURNS.
== Synopsis ==
;Single
An ode to anticipation from three of R&B's hottest young guns.
;Remix
Off-kilter R&B transformed into a rave-ready 2-step anthem.
== Background ==
On March 31, 2018, Khalid posted a snippet of the song on Twitter.Espinoza, Joshua (April 19, 2018). "Khalid Teams Up with Ty Dolla Sign and 6lack on "OTW"". Complex. He officially announced the single during the nominations announcement for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.Thompson, Desire (April 17, 2018). "Khalid to Release Single with Ty Dolla $ign & 6LACK on Friday". Vibe.
== Critical reception ==
Briana Younger of Pitchfork called the single "pure R&B nostalgia," adding how "Ty Dolla offers a verse of his lyrically flashy rap-singing while 6LACK adds coolness with a subdued melody."Younger, Briana (April 24, 2018). ""OTW" [ft. 6LACK, Ty Dolla $ign"]. Pitchfork. Uproxxs Caitlin White believed it deserved to be a "sleeper hit," where "the song is a playfully crooned ballad about meeting up with a love interest. It's adorable and soulful, full of throwback vibes but backed by crisp, modern production and boasting solid guest verses."White, Caitlin (September 5, 2018). "Why Khalid's Throwback R&B Jam 'OTW' Deserves to Be the Sleeper Hit of the Year". Uproxx.
== Music video ==
The accompanying music video, directed by Calmatic, premiered to Khalid's Vevo channel on July 3, 2018."Khalid Drops Video for 'OTW,' Featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack". Variety. July 3, 2018. It visually pays homage to the early 2000s, where Complex remarked, "opens on the three artists sporting matching jackets and sliding side-to-side in unison, as classic music video credits appear in the lower left corner. We then zoom out on a playfully pink teen bedroom, where a gang of cute girls are getting ready for a night out. Khalid croons on the TV in the background, reminding us all of that magical time when music videos played on cable networks."Montgomery, Sarah (July 3, 2018). "Watch Khalid's Nostalgic "OTW" Video f/ Ty Dolla Sign and 6lack". Complex.
== Personnel ==
;Song
* Andy Barnes – recording engineer
* Brian Alexander Morgan – writer
* Chris Athens – mastering engineer
* Denis Kosiak – mixing engineer, recording engineer
* Eazy - vocal engineer
* Idan Kalai – writer
* Jared "JT" Gagarin – recording engineer
* Khalid Robinson – lead artist, vocals, writer
* Paul "Nineteen85" Jefferies – writer, producer
* Ricardo "6LACk" Valentine – featured artist, vocals, writer
* Tyrone "Ty Dolla $ign" Griffin, Jr. – featured artist, vocals, writer
;Video
* Camile Yorrick – commissioner
* Candice Dragonas – producer
* Charles "CALMATIC" Kidd II – director
* Daniel Yaro – producer
* Mike Spagnoli – editor
== Gallery ==
File:Khalid - OTW (Official Audio)
File:Khalid - OTW (BURNS Version (Official Audio))
== Lyrics ==
== References ==
Category:2018 songs
Category:Explicit songs
Category:Featured songs
Category:Singles
Category:Songs
Category:Songs with music videos
Category:Ty Dolla $ign songs