"Slide" (stylized in all caps) is a song by the American hip hop supergroup ¥$, composed of rapper Kanye West and singer Ty Dolla Sign. It was released on West's Yeezy website alongside streaming services on August 2, 2024, as the lead single from the duo's second collaborative album Vultures 2.[1][2][3] The song was written by Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign. It was produced by the superduo as well, alongside Fred Again, Wheezy, Apollo Parker, Ryderoncrack, London on da Track, AyoAA and Lester Nowhere. Before its release, the song was rumored to feature British musician James Blake.

"Slide"
Single by ¥$
from the album Vultures 2
ReleasedAugust 2, 2024 (2024-08-02)
Recorded2023
Genre
Length3:18
LabelYZY
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
¥$ singles chronology
"Carnival"
(2024)
"Slide"
(2024)
Kanye West singles chronology
"No Apologies"
(2024)
"Slide"
(2024)
Ty Dolla Sign singles chronology
"Gimme a Second 2"
(2024)
"Slide"
(2024)

Critical reception

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Billboard ranked "Slide" as the second best song on Vultures 2. They wrote, "The ominous organs feel as if fans are about to experience the rollercoaster ride of a lifetime or having their tickets punched to the next Marvel movie."[4]

References

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  1. ^ Caraan, Sophie (August 3, 2024). "Ye and Ty Dolla $ign Drop 'VULTURES 2' Single "SLIDE"". Hypebeast. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Andrews, Elias (August 3, 2024). "Kanye West And Ty Dolla Sign Drop "SLIDE" As First "VULTURES 2" Single". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (August 3, 2024). "Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign Drop New Single 'Slide,' Suggesting Potential Release of 'Vultures 2'". Variety. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Saponara, Michael (August 5, 2024). "Ye & Ty Dolla $ign's 'Vultures 2' Album: Every Song Ranked From Worst to Best". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2024.