Mercedes (Brent Faiyaz song)
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| Single by Brent Faiyaz | ||||
| Released | December 3, 2021 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:53 | |||
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"Mercedes" is a song by American R&B singer Brent Faiyaz. It was released on December 3, 2021 through Lost Kids and Stem Disintermedia. It was produced by Faiyaz himself, accompanied by Atu. "Mercedes" would peak at number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 32 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Its lyrics center around Faiyaz addressing a woman who is quickly infatuated with him.
Background and composition
Following his collaboration with Tyler, the Creator and DJ Dahi on "Gravity", he would release "Mercedes".[1][2] In the song, Faiyaz addresses a woman who is quickly infatuated with him.[3] He warns her to think twice before pursuing a romantic relationship with him,[4] and about its potential consequences,[4][5] suspecting that she only wants to enter a relationship for the superficial benefits.[4][6]
Critical reception
Jordan Darville writing for The Fader had felt the song was "brooding", and "gently psychedelic".[6] While Neena Rouhani and Cydney Lee from Billboard wrote "carries ’90s elements and busy synth instrumentation, somehow leaving enough room for Faiyaz’s distinctive harmonies and ad-libs."[7] Also writing "As the R&B crooner warns hopeful women against pursuing him, we can’t help but think that the smooth singer’s velvety vocals and effortless appeal is only convincing them otherwise."[7]
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 25 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 98 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 32 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ Minsker, Evan (December 3, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz Shares New Song Mercedes". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Blanchet, Brenton (December 3, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz Ends the Year on a High Note With New Single "Mercedes"". Complex. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ Folk, Antwane (December 3, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz Shares New Single 'Mercedes'". Rated R&B. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c Robinson, Joshua (December 3, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz Isn't Convinced On His Brutally Honest New Single "MERCEDES"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ Williams, Aaron (December 3, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz Holds A Potential Love At Arm's Length In The Reluctant 'Mercedes'". Uproxx. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Darville, Jordan (December 3, 2021). "Brent Faiyaz shares new song Mercedes". The Fader. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Lee, Cydney; Rouhani, Neena (December 6, 2021). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Brent Faiyaz, Tierra Whack, Sinéad Harnett & More". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. December 10, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of December 18, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of December 18, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ "American single certifications – Brent Faiyaz – Mercedes". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 21, 2025.