Telekinesis

"Telekinesis" is a song by American rapper and singer Travis Scott featuring fellow American singer SZA and fellow American rapper Future, released on July 28, 2023, as the penultimate track from the former's fourth studio album Utopia. The song was produced by Scott and BoogzDaBeast, with additional production from Kanye West, Jahaan Sweet, and Hudson Mohawke. Background The song was originally a gospel song recorded for Kanye West's album Donda (2021), first under the title of "Future Bounce", then renamed as "Future Sounds", and then renamed as "Ultrasounds". It previously also leaked and teased online. Changes in the final version include the production and exclusion of West's vocals. Composition Through most of the song, soft, wavy synthesizers are played in the production. During Travis Scott's chorus refrain, the instrumental uses "quick snare hits, deep bass, trill hi-hats, and industrial tones", coming in when he proclaims "the future of the bounce". Future's lyrics revolve around isolation increasing his drug addiction, while SZA laments losing a past lover, referencing the song "Marvins Room" by Drake. The track samples "Arena —- 83 bpm" by Wallis Lane. Critical reception The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with particular acclaim towards SZA’s appearance. Complex's Stefan Breskin considered it the best song from Utopia, while Eric Skelton commented that the song "jumped out on first listen" and Mike Destefano called it a "close second" for him. Jessica McKinney and Destefano also regarded the song as having among the album's best features. Gabriel Bras Nevares of HotNewHipHop said, "Out of all the gorgeous moments on this new LP, 'Telekinesis' with Future and SZA is one of the most ascendant." He further stated "SZA's beautiful vocal performance and rapping paired perfectly with rising synths and string arrangements" and compared the song to Travis Scott's "Delresto (Echoes)" in that "'Telekinesis' opts for consistent and elevatory progressions rather than a big payoff.