"Private Landing" is a song by American rapper and singer Don Toliver featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber and fellow American rapper Future. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio through Cactus Jack and Atlantic Records as the fourth and final single from Toliver's third studio album, Love Sick, on March 14, 2023.[1] The three artists wrote the song with producers Rob Bisel, Cardo, Omar Guetfa, and 206Derek.

"Private Landing"
Single by Don Toliver featuring Justin Bieber and Future
from the album Love Sick
ReleasedMarch 14, 2023
Length3:58
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Don Toliver singles chronology
"Leave the Club"
(2023)
"Private Landing"
(2023)
"Soweto"
(2023)
Justin Bieber singles chronology
"Honest"
(2022)
"Private Landing"
(2023)
"Snooze" (acoustic)
(2023)
Future singles chronology
"Mbappé" (remix)
(2023)
"Private Landing"
(2023)
"Transformer"
(2023)
Visualizer
"Private Landing" on YouTube

Composition

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The song begins with Don Toliver performing the chorus and first verse, with lyrics about "poppin' at the Ritz" and being in bed with a "super soaker". He is followed by Future's verse, while Justin Bieber performs the bridge and last verse.[2]

Critical reception

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Clayton Purdom of Rolling Stone regarded the song as a track from Love Sick that "follow[s] the template perfectly".[3] Hayley Hynes of HotNewHipHop praised Justin Bieber's feature, writing that "he mostly shows off his coveted vocal skills on the bridge with Toliver before reminding listeners that he's got some rap skills in his arsenal as well".[2]

Visualizer

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A visualizer of the song was released alongside Love Sick. It sees a special package being delivered to a restaurant where a beautiful woman is putting away stacks of cash, with two armed guards standing by, while the chef is cooking.[4]

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Private Landing"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 58
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] 115
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 78
Netherlands (Single Tip)[8] 29
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 9
Portugal (AFP)[10] 178
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 74
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 72
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 24
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] 8

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Private Landing"
Chart (2023) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 68
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] 41

References

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  1. ^ "Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Hynes, Hayley (February 25, 2023). "Don Toliver Makes A "Private Landing" With Justin Bieber & Future On New "Love Sick" Album". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  3. ^ Purdom, Clayton (February 24, 2023). "Don Toliver's 'Love Sick' Is Seductive And Forgettable". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  4. ^ Oatman, Alexis (February 26, 2023). "Don Toliver Prepares For A 'Private Landing' In New Baller Visualizer Featuring Future And Justin Bieber". Uproxx. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  6. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  7. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Don Toliver". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  8. ^ "Dutch Single Tip 11/03/2023". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  10. ^ "Don Toliver feat. Justin Bieber & Future – Private Landing". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  12. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  13. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  14. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  15. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  16. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.