Wake Up

"Wake Up" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Travis Scott featuring Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on March 26, 2019, as the fourth single from Scott's third studio album, Astroworld (2018). Background and release The song was originally supposed to be included in the Weeknd's 2018 EP My Dear Melancholy. However, the song was later given to Scott, to be included on his third studio album Astroworld. Following the release of the aforementioned album's third single "Yosemite", "Wake Up" was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on March 26, 2019, as Astroworlds fourth single. Composition Over an ambient guitar beat, "Wake Up" is in the key of B Minor at 149 BPM. Critical reception "Wake Up" received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the acoustic production of the track and its fusion of the Weeknd's and Scott's vocals. Tesfaye's vocal delivery and Sevn Thomas' guitar hook were also subject to appraise.