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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = Too Much
| name = Too Much
| cover = Too Much Zayn song.jpg
| cover = Too Much Zayn song.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| type = single
| type = single
| artist = [[Zayn Malik|Zayn Malik]] featuring [[Timbaland]]
| artist = [[Zayn Malik|Zayn]] featuring [[Timbaland]]
| album = [[Icarus Falls]]
| album = [[Icarus Falls]]
| released = {{start date|2018|8|2|df=y}}
| released = {{start date|2018|8|2|df=y}}
| format =
| genre =
| length = {{duration|m=3|s=06}}
* [[Music download|Digital download]]
| label = [[RCA Records|RCA]]
* [[Streaming media|streaming]]
| genre =
| writer = * [[Zayn Malik]]
* [[Timothy Mosley]]
| length = {{duration|m=3|s=06}}
| label = [[RCA Records|RCA]]
| writer =
* [[Zayn Malik]]
* Angel Lopez
* Angel Lopez
* [[Timothy Mosley]]
* [[Federico Vindver]]
| producer = * [[Timbaland]]
* Federico Vindver
| producer =
* [[Timbaland]]
* Angel Lopez
* Angel Lopez
* Federico Vindver
* Federico Vindver
| chronology = [[Zayn Malik|Zayn Malik]]
| chronology = [[Zayn Malik]]
| prev_title = [[Sour Diesel (song)|Sour Diesel]]
| prev_title = [[Sour Diesel (song)|Sour Diesel]]
| prev_year = 2018
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title = [[Fingers (song)|Fingers]]
| next_title = [[Fingers (song)|Fingers]]
| next_year = 2018
| next_year = 2018
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Timbaland]]
| artist = [[Timbaland]]
| type = single
| type = single
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| title = Too Much
| title = Too Much
| year = 2018
| year = 2018
| next_title =
| next_title = 10 Bands
| next_year =
| next_year = 2019
}}
}}
}}
}}


"'''Too Much'''" is a song by English singer and songwriter [[Zayn Malik|Zayn Malik]] featuring American rapper [[Timbaland]]. The song was released as the fourth single from Zayn Malik's second studio album, ''[[Icarus Falls]]'' (2018), on 2 August 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8468263/zayn-timbaland-collab-too-much-listen|title=Zayn Drops Throbbing Timbaland Collab 'Too Much': Listen|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=4 October 2018}}</ref> The song is written by Zayn Malik, Angel Lopez, [[Timothy Mosley]] and Federico Vindver, with the production handled by Timbaland, Lopez and Vindver.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/hear-zayn-malik-team-timbaland-new-single-much-2362652|title=Hear Zayn Malik team up with Timbaland on new single 'Too Much'|work=NME|author=Clarke, Patrick|date=1 August 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/Huxley/view/178701|title=Zayn releases new track "Too Much" feat. Timbaland |work=Pressparty|date=2 August 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018}}</ref>
"'''Too Much'''" is a song by English singer-songwriter [[Zayn Malik]] featuring American record producer [[Timbaland]]. The song was released as the fourth single from Zayn Malik's second studio album, ''[[Icarus Falls]]'' (2018), on 2 August 2018.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8468263/zayn-timbaland-collab-too-much-listen|title=Zayn Drops Throbbing Timbaland Collab 'Too Much': Listen|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=4 October 2018|archive-date=8 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008071800/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8468263/zayn-timbaland-collab-too-much-listen|url-status=live}}</ref> The song is written by Zayn Malik, Angel Lopez, [[Timothy Mosley]] and Federico Vindver, with the production handled by Timbaland, Lopez and Vindver.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/hear-zayn-malik-team-timbaland-new-single-much-2362652|title=Hear Zayn Malik team up with Timbaland on new single 'Too Much'|work=NME|author=Clarke, Patrick|date=1 August 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018|archive-date=30 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330170417/https://www.nme.com/news/music/hear-zayn-malik-team-timbaland-new-single-much-2362652|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/Huxley/view/178701|title=Zayn releases new track "Too Much" feat. Timbaland|work=Pressparty|date=2 August 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018|archive-date=8 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008061506/https://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/Huxley/view/178701|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Background and release==
==Background and release==
On 7 April 2018, [[Timbaland]] teased the song when he posted on his [[Instagram]] account that he was working with Malik on a song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/producer-timbaland-teases-new-music-with-zayn-malik|title=Producer Timbaland teases music with Zayn Malik|work=Pop Crush|accessdate=4 October 2018}}</ref> On 30 July, Malik posted on his [[Twitter]] a 15-second animated gif with a 1990s ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' style. Malik also revealed the title and cover, and confirmed that the song would be released on 2 August 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8467892/zayn-announces-too-much-featuring-timbaland|title=Zayn announces Too Much featuring Timbaland|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|author=Aniftos, Rania|date=30 July 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/zayn-malik-new-single-too-much-2362214|title=Zayn teases new single with backflipping, purple-haired version of himself|work=NME|author=Smith, Amy|date=1 August 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/zayn-too-much-timbaland|title=Zayn Malik Drops New Single "Too Much" Featuring Timbaland|work=Highsnobiety|author=Ofiaza, Renz|date=2 August 2018|accessdate=4 October 2018}}</ref>
On 7 April 2018, [[Timbaland]] teased the song when he posted on his [[Instagram]] account that he was working with Malik on a song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/producer-timbaland-teases-new-music-with-zayn-malik|title=Producer Timbaland teases music with Zayn Malik|work=Pop Crush|date=7 April 2018 |accessdate=4 October 2018|archive-date=8 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008174906/http://popcrush.com/producer-timbaland-teases-new-music-with-zayn-malik/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 30 July, Malik posted on his [[Twitter]] a 15-second animated gif with a 1990s ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' style. Malik also revealed the title and cover, and confirmed that the song would be released on 2 August 2018.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8467892/zayn-announces-too-much-featuring-timbaland|title=Zayn announces Too Much featuring Timbaland|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|author=Aniftos, Rania|date=30 July 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018|archive-date=2 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802051032/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8467892/zayn-announces-too-much-featuring-timbaland|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/zayn-malik-new-single-too-much-2362214|title=Zayn teases new single with backflipping, purple-haired version of himself|work=NME|author=Smith, Amy|date=1 August 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018|archive-date=8 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008061814/https://www.nme.com/news/music/zayn-malik-new-single-too-much-2362214|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/zayn-too-much-timbaland|title=Zayn Malik Drops New Single "Too Much" Featuring Timbaland|work=Highsnobiety|author=Ofiaza, Renz|date=2 August 2018|accessdate=4 October 2018|archive-date=9 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409043841/https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/zayn-too-much-timbaland/|url-status=live}}</ref>


The song was recorded in [[Los Angeles]] by Timbaland, [[Angel Lopez]] and Federico Vindver. The animated single cover shows half of Zayn's face on the right side and half of Timbaland's face on the left. Zayn also released an animated video on [[YouTube]], which he previously teased on Twitter. In the video, an animated version of Zayn dances while Timbaland arrives driving a car.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/zayn-too-much-music-video-features-purple-haired-cartoon-zayn|title=Zayn's New "Too Much" Music Video Features a Purple-Haired Cartoon Zayn|work=Teen Vogue|accessdate=4 October 2018}}</ref>
The song was recorded in [[Los Angeles]] by Timbaland, [[Angel Lopez (song writer)|Angel Lopez]] and Federico Vindver. The animated single cover shows half of Zayn's face on the right side and half of Timbaland's face on the left. Zayn also released an animated video on [[YouTube]], which he previously teased on Twitter. In the video, an animated version of Zayn dances while Timbaland arrives driving a car.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/zayn-too-much-music-video-features-purple-haired-cartoon-zayn|title=Zayn's New "Too Much" Music Video Features a Purple-Haired Cartoon Zayn|work=Teen Vogue|date=2 August 2018|accessdate=4 October 2018|archive-date=8 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008061434/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/zayn-too-much-music-video-features-purple-haired-cartoon-zayn|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
John Blistein of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' opined that Zayn finds himself caught in the desire and the song boasts Timbaland with quintessential beat that synths a thumping drum track, creating a sensual, futuristic atmosphere.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-zayn-timbaland-team-for-sultry-new-song-too-much-705875|title=Hear Zayn, Timbaland Team for Sultry New Song 'Too Much'|work=Rolling Stone|date=2 August 2018|accessdate=4 October 2018}}</ref> Alex Zidel of [[HotNewHipHop]] said that Zayn flexes his connections and keeps the intrigue alive. He also thinks that Timbaland brings his vintage 90's vibes meanwhile Zayn flows smoothly in his falsetto. writing that in contrast to his previous work "[[Sour Diesel (song)|Sour Diesel]]", Zayn explores new vibes and sounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/timbaland-brings-his-vintage-90s-flavor-to-zayns-too-much-new-song|title=Timbaland Brings His Vintage 90's Flavor To ZAYN's "Too Much"|work=HotNewHipHop|date=2 August 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018}}</ref>
John Blistein of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' opined that Zayn finds himself caught in the desire and the song boasts Timbaland with quintessential beat that synths a thumping drum track, creating a sensual, futuristic atmosphere.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-zayn-timbaland-team-for-sultry-new-song-too-much-705875|title=Hear Zayn, Timbaland Team for Sultry New Song 'Too Much'|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=2 August 2018|accessdate=4 October 2018|archive-date=3 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803134151/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-zayn-timbaland-team-for-sultry-new-song-too-much-705875/|url-status=live}}</ref> Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop said that Zayn flexes his connections and keeps the intrigue alive. He also thinks that Timbaland brings his vintage 90's vibes meanwhile Zayn flows smoothly in his falsetto. writing that in contrast to his previous work "[[Sour Diesel (song)|Sour Diesel]]", Zayn explores new vibes and sounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/timbaland-brings-his-vintage-90s-flavor-to-zayns-too-much-new-song|title=Timbaland Brings His Vintage 90's Flavor To ZAYN's "Too Much"|work=HotNewHipHop|date=2 August 2018|accessdate=6 October 2018}}</ref>


==Charts==
==Charts==
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{{single chart|Ireland3|89|artist=Zayn|rowheader=true|accessdate=18 November 2018}}
{{single chart|Ireland3|89|artist=Zayn|rowheader=true|accessdate=18 November 2018}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles ([[Recorded Music NZ|RMNZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4510|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=13 August 2018|accessdate=18 November 2018}}</ref>
! scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles ([[Recorded Music NZ|RMNZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2018-09-07|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=13 August 2018|access-date=18 November 2018|archive-date=10 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810111900/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=4510|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 12
| 12
|-
|-
! scope="row"| Sweden Heatseeker ([[Sverigetopplistan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/netdata/ghl002.mbr/lista?liid=215&dfom=20180803|title=Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 32, 10 augusti 2018|publisher=[[Sverigetopplistan]]|accessdate=18 November 2018}}</ref>
! scope="row"| Sweden Heatseeker ([[Sverigetopplistan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/netdata/ghl002.mbr/lista?liid=215&dfom=20180803|title=Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 32, 10 augusti 2018|publisher=[[Sverigetopplistan]]|accessdate=18 November 2018|archive-date=10 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810174254/http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/netdata/ghl002.mbr/lista?liid=215&dfom=20180803|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 17
| 17
|-
|-
{{single chart|UK|79|date=20180816|rowheader=true|accessdate=4 October 2018}}
{{single chart|UK|79|date=20180816|rowheader=true|accessdate=4 October 2018}}
|}
|}

==Certifications==
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Brazil|type=single|artist=ZAYN|title=Too Much|award=Gold|relyear=2018|certyear=2021|access-date=14 May 2021}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|noshipments=true|streaming=true | nosales=true}}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:2018 singles]]
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Latest revision as of 07:44, 20 November 2024

"Too Much"
Single by Zayn featuring Timbaland
from the album Icarus Falls
Released2 August 2018 (2018-08-02)
Length3:06
LabelRCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Zayn Malik singles chronology
"Sour Diesel"
(2018)
"Too Much"
(2018)
"Fingers"
(2018)
Timbaland singles chronology
"Move Your Body"
(2017)
"Too Much"
(2018)
"10 Bands"
(2019)

"Too Much" is a song by English singer-songwriter Zayn Malik featuring American record producer Timbaland. The song was released as the fourth single from Zayn Malik's second studio album, Icarus Falls (2018), on 2 August 2018.[1] The song is written by Zayn Malik, Angel Lopez, Timothy Mosley and Federico Vindver, with the production handled by Timbaland, Lopez and Vindver.[2][3]

Background and release

[edit]

On 7 April 2018, Timbaland teased the song when he posted on his Instagram account that he was working with Malik on a song.[4] On 30 July, Malik posted on his Twitter a 15-second animated gif with a 1990s Grand Theft Auto style. Malik also revealed the title and cover, and confirmed that the song would be released on 2 August 2018.[5][6][7]

The song was recorded in Los Angeles by Timbaland, Angel Lopez and Federico Vindver. The animated single cover shows half of Zayn's face on the right side and half of Timbaland's face on the left. Zayn also released an animated video on YouTube, which he previously teased on Twitter. In the video, an animated version of Zayn dances while Timbaland arrives driving a car.[8]

Critical reception

[edit]

John Blistein of Rolling Stone opined that Zayn finds himself caught in the desire and the song boasts Timbaland with quintessential beat that synths a thumping drum track, creating a sensual, futuristic atmosphere.[9] Alex Zidel of HotNewHipHop said that Zayn flexes his connections and keeps the intrigue alive. He also thinks that Timbaland brings his vintage 90's vibes meanwhile Zayn flows smoothly in his falsetto. writing that in contrast to his previous work "Sour Diesel", Zayn explores new vibes and sounds.[10]

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[11] 89
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 12
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 17
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 79

Certifications

[edit]
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[15] Gold 20,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Zayn Drops Throbbing Timbaland Collab 'Too Much': Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  2. ^ Clarke, Patrick (1 August 2018). "Hear Zayn Malik team up with Timbaland on new single 'Too Much'". NME. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Zayn releases new track "Too Much" feat. Timbaland". Pressparty. 2 August 2018. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  4. ^ "Producer Timbaland teases music with Zayn Malik". Pop Crush. 7 April 2018. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  5. ^ Aniftos, Rania (30 July 2018). "Zayn announces Too Much featuring Timbaland". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2 August 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  6. ^ Smith, Amy (1 August 2018). "Zayn teases new single with backflipping, purple-haired version of himself". NME. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  7. ^ Ofiaza, Renz (2 August 2018). "Zayn Malik Drops New Single "Too Much" Featuring Timbaland". Highsnobiety. Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  8. ^ "Zayn's New "Too Much" Music Video Features a Purple-Haired Cartoon Zayn". Teen Vogue. 2 August 2018. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Hear Zayn, Timbaland Team for Sultry New Song 'Too Much'". Rolling Stone. 2 August 2018. Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  10. ^ "Timbaland Brings His Vintage 90's Flavor To ZAYN's "Too Much"". HotNewHipHop. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
  11. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Zayn". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  12. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 August 2018. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  13. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 32, 10 augusti 2018". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  15. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – ZAYN – Too Much" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved 14 May 2021.