Background and composition
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The Weeknd and Mario Winans had previously collaborated on the title track of the former's fourth studio album, After Hours (2020), which Winans co-wrote and co-produced.[ 2] The Weeknd gave a shoutout to Winans on Instagram after the release of "Creepin' " and Winans also congratulated Metro on the release of its parent album, Heroes & Villains .[ 3] Upon release, the track instantly proved to be the most commercially-successful track on the album.[ 4] The song is written in the key of C-sharp minor with a tempo of 98 beats per minute.[ 5]
A music video for the remix of "Creepin' " was released along with it on March 17, 2023.[ 6] It stars all four artists and actress Coco Jones .[ 7] Mario Winans also makes a cameo appearance in the video.
Brady Brickner-Wood of Pitchfork pointed out the track as a prime example for Metro's ability to think outside the box "without sacrificing the foundation of what makes his music so appealing in the first place".[ 8] Jason Lipshutz at Billboard called the song a standout track on the album due to Metro engaging "in some rollicking genre exercises" and "joyfully" re-creating "I Don't Wanna Know".[ 9]
Digital and streaming single [ 10]
"Creepin' " (Remix) (featuring 21 Savage) – 3:52
Digital and streaming single and CD [ 11] [ 12]
"Creepin' " (Remix) (featuring 21 Savage) – 3:52
"Creepin' " (performed by Metro Boomin, the Weeknd, and 21 Savage) – 3:41
"Creepin' " (Instrumental) (performed by Metro Boomin) – 3:41
"Creepin' " (Remix) (featuring 21 Savage) (music video) – 4:20 [digital only]
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