WY@

"WY@" is a song by the American R&B singer Brent Faiyaz from his debut mixtape, Larger than Life. It was released on September 19, 2023 through ISO Supremacy and UnitedMasters, as the mixtapes' second single. It was produced by Dpat, Berg, Anthoine Walters, Otxhello and Jonathan Wells. "WY@" would peak at number thirty-nine on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and receive a platinum certification from the Recording [Industry Association of America].

Background and composition

Faiyaz would tease an official music video for "WY@", later releasing it on Valentine's Day. The song revolves around Brent Faiyaz being in a relationship that he knows is toxic, but he is unwilling to leave his partner, because he enjoys the thrills of their sexual activity. The track was produced by Dpat, Berg, Anthoine Walters, Otxhello and Jonathan Wells. Its lyrics are centered around trust issues. It includes vocals from a Latina singer who delivers sexually charged lyrics. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Faiyaz would state: “I’m a procrastinator, I’m a frivolous spender, and I definitely spend a lot of time with a lot of different women. That record reflects having access and opportunity, and having to say no to certain s–t or the inability to say no to certain s–t.”

Critical reception

Clash's Robin Murray felt the song was "a barbed piece of emotive R&B, a song about love, devotion, and the pain of parting."

Live perfomances

Faiyaz would perform the song at his Eventim Apollo concert in London. Later it would be streamed as an Apple Music exclusive on November 29, 2023. In a press release, he said: “We had a time on the road. Thank you Apple Music for allowing me to bring the F–k the World It’s a Wasteland Tour experience to millions. Hope you enjoy the show.”