Wouldn't Leave

"Wouldn't Leave"
Song by Kanye West
from the album Ye
ReleasedJune 1, 2018
Recorded2018
StudioWest Lake Ranch, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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Length3:25
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Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Kanye West

"Wouldn't Leave" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his eighth studio album, Ye (2018). The song includes vocals from PartyNextDoor, Ty Dolla Sign and Jeremih. It was produced by West and co-produced by Ty Dolla Sign, while additional production was handled by Mike Dean and Noah Goldstein. A minimalist track that includes gospel elements, the song contains a sample of "Baptizing Scene", performed by Reverend W.A. Donaldson. The former is a tribute to Kim Kardashian, including West addressing her reaction to his "slavery was a choice" statement. In May 2018, the song was revealed by West to be set for release on the album.

Ultimately released as the fourth track on Ye in June 2018, "Wouldn't Leave" received generally mixed reviews from music critics. The subject matter was mostly written negatively of by them, with the focus around it being commonly placed on West's performance. However, numerous critics complemented the production and a few praised the thought process behind the song. It reached number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2018 and charted in numerous other countries, including Canada and New Zealand. The song was interpolated by August Alsina on his track of the same title in October 2018.