Lately (Tyrese song)

"Lately" is a song by American singer Tyrese Gibson. It was written by Gibson and Derek Allen for his self-titled debut studio album (1998), while production was overseen by Allen. "Lately" was released as the third and final single from Tyrese. it featured actress Maia Campbell for the second time after her  previous appearance from the single Sweet Lady. It released reached number 56 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Tyrese performed the song at Music Mania in 1999.

Credits and personnel

 * Derek Allen – production, writer
 * Chris Baily – recording
 * Vernon Blake – recording
 * Tyrese Gibson – vocals, writer


 * Steve Macmillan – recording
 * Bill Meyers – strings
 * Gerard Smerek – mixing
 * Juanita Wynn – backing vocals

Anita Baker version
Anita Baker released a cover version of "Lately" to much acclaim on August 7, 2012. In 2013, Baker received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance.

Charts
"Lately" debuted at number 10 on the Urban Adult Contemporary radio chart, the highest debut in the last 15 years.