"Payphone" is a pop song by American band Maroon 5 featuring American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on April 16, 2012, as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Overexposed (2012). The song was written by Adam Levine, Khalifa, Ammar Malik, producers Benny Blanco and Shellback, and additional producer Robopop.[1] The song is a pop ballad that describes a romance that ended abruptly. It received favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the catchy melody and named it "a radio success", but some others dismissed its title and Khalifa's appearance.




ReleasedApril 16, 2012Recorded2011StudioConway (Los Angeles)Genre

Pop

R&B

Length

3:51 (album version)

3:42 (no rap edit)

LabelA&M OctoneComposer(s)

Benjamin Levin

Ammar Malik

Dan Omelio

Shellback

Lyricist(s)

Adam Levine

Benjamin Levin

Cameron Thomaz

Producer(s)

Benny Blanco

Shellback

Robopop (add.)





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