"Company" is a song by American singer

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for '' Nightride''. The single was released by

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on September 16, 2016. The song was written and produced by American R&B producer

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. The song follows her previous single "

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", released on July 15, 2016. The song's official video was met with acclaim, with ''

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'' calling it "choreographic perfection". On September 15, Tinashe performed the song, alongside "

", on

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's ''Wonderland'' program.

Critical reception

Danny Schwartz of HotNewHipHop described the song as if Tinashe were "taking applicants for a no-strings-attached situation that literally millions of young men would be more than happy to fill". However, Schwartz continued that "despite her lack of a companion", the sexual tension on the track was described as "somehow through the roof".

Music video

The song's accompanying

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directed by Jack Begert premiered on January 6, 2017, via Tinashe's

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account on

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Release history

References

{{authority control 2016 singles 2016 songs Tinashe songs RCA Records singles Songs written by The-Dream Song recordings produced by Tricky Stewart Song recordings produced by The-Dream