Watching Us

"Watching Us" is a song by American rapper Wale featuring American singer Leon Thomas from the former's eighth studio album, Everything Is a Lot (2025). It samp

"Watching Us"
Song by Wale featuring Leon Thomas
from the album Everything Is a Lot
ReleasedNovember 14, 2025
Recorded2023–2025
Genre
Length3:49
LabelDef Jam Recordings
Songwriters
Producers
  • Hector
  • D. Phelps
  • Hargrove
  • Freaky Rob
Music video
"Watching Us" on YouTube

"Watching Us" is a song by American rapper Wale featuring American singer Leon Thomas from the former's eighth studio album, Everything Is a Lot (2025). It samples "Closer" by Goapele[1] and was produced by Mike Hector, D. Phelps, Nile Hargrove and Freaky Rob.

Composition

The song is built on a sample of "Closer". It features "reflective storytelling" from Wale, while Leon Thomas performs with a "smooth, soulful delivery."[1]

Critical reception

Shawn Grant of The Source wrote that the song "The romantic tone gives the record an intimate feel that has resonated strongly with listeners."[1] Lemarcus of Shatter the Standards opined that Thomas was "stealing the show" on the song.[2]

Music video

An official music video was directed by Hidji and released on February 3, 2026. It depicts quiet, intimate moments of a relationship in a home setting, contrasted with scenes of nightlife a city.[1]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Watching Us"
Chart (2025–2026) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[3] 76
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] 14
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[5] 1

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Watching Us"
Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
United States January 13, 2026 Rhythmic contemporary Def Jam [6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Grant, Shawn (February 3, 2026). "Wale Releases "Watching Us" Video Featuring Leon Thomas". The Source. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  2. ^ "Album Review: Everything Is a Lot by Wale". Shatter the Standards. November 13, 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Wale Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  4. ^ "Wale Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  5. ^ "Wale Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
  6. ^ "Your Radio Add Recaps". www.hitsdailydouble.com. Retrieved 2026-06-25.

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