Off Guard (song)


"Off Guard" is a song by Albanian singer Elvana Gjata featuring American singer Ty Dolla Sign. Sony under exclusive license from East Music Matters released it as a single for digital download and streaming on 6 April 2018.

Background and composition

Elvana Gjata wrote the song alongside Ty Dolla Sign, Dominic Jordan, Jimmy Giannos and Poo Bear. The production was handled by the latter and The Audibles. Josh Gudwin and Chris G were additionally hired for the song's mixing and mastering process. The song was released as a single through Sony Music under exclusive license from East Music Matters. It is a dance-pop recording incorporating electronic and R&B influences into its sound. The song is entirely performed in the English language, constituting Gjata's second single in the respective language.

Music video and reception

The accompanying music video for the "Off Guard" was announced to be released on 1 April 2018 by a teaser uploaded on Gjata's Facebook profile though it was premiered onto Gjata's YouTube channel simultaneously with the song's release on 6 April 2018. It was directed by American film director Ethan Lader in Venice Beach at Los Angeles, California.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube.
  • Elvana Gjatacomposing, songwriting, vocals
  • Chris Gmastering, mixing
  • Dominic Jordancomposing, songwriting
  • Jimmy Giannoscomposing, songwriting
  • Josh Gudwinmastering, mixing
  • Poo Bearcomposing, producing, songwriting
  • The Audiblesproducing
  • Ty Dolla Signcomposing, songwriting

Track listing

  • Digital download
  1. "Off Guard"3:09

Charts

Chart Peak
position
Albania 27

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Various6 April 2018