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Background

The song was steadily teased by Tjay on

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gift to his fans, the artist announced the release of the single on February 4, 2021. A teaser for the song was released on February 5 revealing its title and release date and that an unknown feature will appear on the song. Speculations on the feature for the song began to spread and was eventually confirmed on February 8 on a

post that the feature would be 6lack.

Composition

Generally, the "lovelorn" song talks about trying to escape "the grasp of a former lover, who can't seem to understand that the relationship has ended" while "Tjay wrestles with the demise of a relationship" and 6lack "holds down the hook". It was furthermore described as "introspective", with Tjay reflecting "on a relationship coming to an end over a slowed piano sample and moody bass, settling perfectly in that particular tone that Atlanta crooner 6lack thrives in."

Music video

The music video was released on February 12, 2021, and was directed by Cam Busby. It mainly features the rappers going through different situations while trying to move on from past relationships. It has more than 138 million views as of April 2022.

Commercial performance

In the United States, "Calling My Phone" debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, becoming both Lil Tjay and 6lack's highest-charting single on the chart, also marking the first single for both of them to hit the Top 10.

Credits and personnel

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– vocals, songwriting, composition *

– vocals, songwriting, composition * Brendan Walsh – songwriting, composition, production * Luis Campozano – songwriting, composition, production * Ryan Martínez – songwriting, composition, production * Eric Lagg – master engineering * Barrington Hall – recording engineering * JT Gagarin – recording engineering *Henock Siyoum – composition, melody

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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