Take Time (Giveon EP)
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Take Time is the debut EP by American R&B singer and songwriter Giveon, released by Epic Records on March 27, 2020. On the US Billboard Heatseekers chart, it was ranked as number one for three weeks in a row, beginning with January 16, 2021. The EP later peaked at number 35 on the Billboard 200. On March 14, 2021, Take Time was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |
Robyn Mowatt of Okayplayer said that "Take Time is one hell of a debut. It stands out amongst the auto-tuned, generic R&B music that many artists have become comfortable shelling out".
Nerisha Penrose of Elle called the EP "a masterpiece" and said that "World We Created" is "the song I can't stop singing".
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Beach" | Giveon EvansMatthew SamuelsJacob RabitschCarlos Muñoz | Boi-1daYakobLoshendrix | 3:25 |
| 2. | "World We Created" | Trey CampbellRupert Thomas, Jr.Maneesh BidayeRabitsch | Sevn ThomasManeeshYakob | 3:13 |
| 3. | "Take Time" (interlude) | Evans | 0:45 | |
| 4. | "Favorite Mistake" | EvansThomas, Jr.Rodrigo Barahona | Sevn ThomasGiveonBarahona | 2:52 |
| 5. | "This Ain't Love" | EvansEbony OshunrindeJahaan SweetMuñozVarren WadeAnthony Clemons, Jr. | WondaGurlSweetLoshendrix | 2:44 |
| 6. | "Heartbreak Anniversary" | EvansThomas, Jr.BidayeWade | Sevn ThomasManeesh | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Like I Want You" | EvansThomas, Jr.SweetThomas Paxton-BeesleyMuñozMarcus Semaj | Sevn ThomasSweetRiver TiberLoshendrix | 4:20 |
| 8. | "Vanish" | EvansThomas, Jr.Anthony BerkleyKelsey Gonzalez | Sevn ThomasBerkli MusicGonzlez | 3:29 |
| Total length: | 24:06 |
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard) | 49 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 53 |
| US Billboard 200 | 35 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 19 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark) | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |