Calvin Harris Stay | With Me Ft Justin Timberlake, Halsey & Pharrell (al)

“Pharrell and Justin Timberlake sound great, but Halsey's hook just sounds clunky. I wish Halsey and Justin had some vocal back and forth.” Reddit · r/hiphopheads · 3 years ago

Released as the third single from the star-studded Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 , "Stay With Me" is a mid-tempo, funk-inspired disco track that attempts to recreate the breezy "A-list party" energy of its predecessor, Vol. 1 . Critical Reception “Pharrell and Justin Timberlake sound great, but Halsey's

Conversely, The Guardian described the track as "sticky and awkward," suggesting the guest vocalists' sections never quite slot together. Some listeners found Halsey’s "breathy" delivery and Timberlake’s high-pitched performance to be "corny" or "disjointed" compared to the smoother flow of previous hits like "Feels". Community Perspectives “Pharrell and Justin Timberlake sound great