It Depends

"It Depends" is a song by American singer Chris Brown featuring American singer Bryson Tiller, released on July 25, 2025. Produced by RiotUSA and Nico Baran, the song contains a sample of "Nice & Slow" by Usher, who was featured on the song's remix on October 17, 2025.

"It Depends"
Single by Chris Brown featuring Bryson Tiller
Released	July 25, 2025
Recorded	2025
Genre	R&B
Length	4:31
Label	CBE RCA
Songwriters	Chris Brown Bryson Tiller Ephrem Lopez Jr. Kristopher "Kali" Powers Nicolas Baran Usher Raymond IV Jermaine Mauldin Brian Casey Manuel Seal Dewain Whitmore Jr. Ant Clemons Elliot Trent Ryan Press
Producers	RiotUSA Nico Baran
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Holy Blindfold" (2025) "It Depends" (2025)
Bryson Tiller singles chronology
"Can We Talk?" (2025) "It Depends" (2025)
Audio video
"It Depends" on YouTube

Background

Chris Brown teased the song on Instagram on July 15, 2025, asking "Should I drop this?" in the captions. The song attracted significant interest from fans, after which he announced the release date on July 23.^[1]

Composition

The song finds the singers expressing passionate love toward their respective romantic interests,^[1][2] although the women they are addressing seem to be already involved with someone else.^[2] It samples the bridge of "Nice & Slow",^[1] which is slowed down.^[2]

Critical reception

Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop stated "In general, it's nothing too out there for either artist, but they do display some nice chemistry, which they have done on several occasions."^[2]

Charts

Chart performance for "It Depends"

Chart (2025)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3]	86
Global 200 (Billboard)[4]	77
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[5]	39
UK Singles (OCC)[6]	51
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[7]	10
US Billboard Hot 100[8]	16
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9]	3
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[10]	1
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[11]	1

Chart performance for "It Depends" (The Remix)

Chart (2025)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12]	10

Certifications

Certifications for "It Depends"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "It Depends"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	September 2, 2025	Rhythmic contemporary radio	CBE RCA	[14]
	October 21, 2025	Contemporary hit radio		[15]