WY@

"WY@"
Single by Brent Faiyaz
from the album Larger than Life
ReleasedSeptember 19, 2023
GenreR&B
Length3:27
Label
Songwriters
  • Christopher Wood
  • David Patino
  • Bailey Goldberg
  • Anthoine Walters
  • Othello Houston
  • Jonathan Wells
Producers
  • Dpat
  • Berg
  • Walters
  • Otxhello
  • Wells
Brent Faiyaz singles chronology
"Moment of Your Life"
(2023) 		"WY@"
(2023) 		"Piece of My Heart"
(2024)
Music video
"WY@" on YouTube

"WY@" (abbreviation for "Where You At") is a song by American singer Brent Faiyaz. It was released on September 19, 2023 through ISO Supremacy and UnitedMasters, as the second single from his debut mixtape, Larger than Life (2023). 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 (RIAA). A music video directed by Mark Peaced featuring Mexican-Kenyan actor Lupita Nyong'o premiered in February 2024, depicting Faiyaz driving into the woods. It was written by Faiyaz, Chrome Sparks, and Marshmello.

Background and recording

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.”[1] Going further into detail, "That record is about addiction in a way, shape, or form, but more from the perspective of submitting to it versus fighting against it. It touches on addiction in a way that makes it a little more seductive. That’s on some, ‘Where you at?’ That late-night text you send, you probably been drinking a little bit, been outside, know you shouldn’t do that sh*t — but f**k it. The access is always gonna be there, so I’m gonna pull up."[2]

Production and composition

Faiyaz wrote "WY@" alongside its producers and engineers, Dpat, Berg, Anthoine Walters, Otxhello and Jonathan Wells. The song revolves around him being in a relationship that he knows is toxic,[3] but he is unwilling to leave his partner, because he enjoys the thrills of their sexual activity.[4][5] "WY@" includes vocals from a Latina singer who delivers sexually charged lyrics ("I'm waiting for you with my legs open and my heart open / I can still taste you in my mouth / No one can make me shake like you").[4] The song's lyrics are centered around trust issues.[6]

Critical reception

Robin Murray writing for Clash wrote the song was "a barbed piece of emotive R&B, a song about love, devotion, and the pain of parting."[6]

Music video

Faiyaz teased the music video for "WY@" in January 2024.[7] Mark Peaced would direct the music video for "WY@", which premiered on February 14, 2024.[8]

Live performances

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.[9] 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.”[10]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "WY@"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 33
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[12] 11
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 39

Certifications and sales

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Paul, Larisha (October 27, 2023). "Brent Faiyaz on Bad Habits, Zodiac Signs, and Scorsese". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  2. ^ Inman, DeMicia (February 14, 2024). "Brent Faiyaz Romances Lupita Nyong'o In "WY@" Music Video". VIBE. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  3. ^ Williams, Aaron (September 19, 2023). "Brent Faiyaz's 'WYA' Single Finds Him Entangled With A No-Good Lover". UPROXX. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Horvath, Zachary (September 19, 2023). "Brent Faiyaz Cannot Seem To Leave A Certain Lover On "WY@"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  5. ^ Samuels, Keithan (September 20, 2023). "Brent Faiyaz Releases New Song 'WY@'". Rated R&B. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Murray, Robin (September 21, 2024). "Brent Faiyaz Returns With 'WY@'". Clash. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  7. ^ Elibert, Mark (February 13, 2024). "Brent Faiyaz Flirts on Set With Lupita Nyong'o in "WY@" Short Film Trailer". Complex. Archived from the original on January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  8. ^ Williams, Aaron (February 14, 2024). "Brent Faiyaz And Lupita Nyong'o Take A Romantic Road Trip In The Dream-Like 'WY@' Video". UPROXX. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  9. ^ Folk, Antwane (November 30, 2023). "Stream Brent Faiyaz's Album Apple Music Live: Brent Faiyaz". Rated R&B. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  10. ^ Mamo, Heran (November 27, 2023). "Brent Faiyaz's London Concert Is Coming to Apple Music Live". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  11. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 29, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  12. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of November 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  13. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of November 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  14. ^ "American single certifications – Brent Faiyaz – WY@". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
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