After solidifying herself as a force with her 2021 sophomore album, Heat of the Moment, Tink made good on the early predictions of her eventual stardom bestowed upon her a decade ago. Now, the R&B songstress returns with her third studio album, Pillow Talk. Released on Friday (Aug. 19), Pillow Talk is a body of work that continues Tink’s evolution from her Winter Diary series to a new listening experience more suited for the warmer months of the year.
Teaming up with Heat of the Moment collaborator Hitmaka, who returns as executive producer on the album, Tink delivers 16 tracks on her latest LP. Led by the singles “Goofy” and “Cater,” featuring 2 Chainz, Pillow Talk includes additional features from Fabolous, Muni Long, G Herbo, Russ, and Layton Greene.
After pressing play and allowing ourselves to get lost in the music, here are the five best songs on Tink’s Pillow Talk album that will leave you yearning for more.
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"Goin Bad"
Image Credit: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images Tink casts herself as a good girl gone rogue on this introductory number, as she warns a lover of the salacious activities she could be participating in spite of their own misdeeds. Showcasing her abilities as a lyricist midway through the track, the Chicago native puts the breadth of her talents on display for this selection, with production courtesy of Pillow Talk collaborators Hitmaka and Mike Woods.
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"Cum'n 2"
Image Credit: Johnny Nunez/WireImage “This little heart ain’t for breaking” is a melodic warning levied on “Cum’n 2,” an arousing salvo on which Tink invites listeners into her bedroom for a steamy romper. Booming drums and acoustic riffs power this number, as Hitmaka, Cardiak, and Wu10 present a sensuous vibe for the singer to detail her innermost desires via this slow jam.
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"News" Feat. Russ
Image Credit: Prince Williams/Wireimage A sped-up vocal sample is layered atop a pulsating backdrop for this melodic groove from the Chicagoan’s latest long player. Joined by Russ, who lends a quick-strike verse to the proceedings, Tink broadcasts her feelings while conveying her yearning for love and loyalty from her significant other.
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"Oooh Triflin" Feat. Fabolous
Image Credit: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for BET Tink airs out her frustrations on this upbeat salvo, as she addresses the emotional manipulation and pain inflicted by a romantic partner. Produced by Hitmaka, Mike Woods, Chrishan, and Ayo The Producer, and bolstered by a guest verse by Fabolous, this collaborative effort is a classic take on the battle of the exes and how signals often get crossed amid matters of the heart.
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"Switch"
Image Credit: Steve Jennings/Getty Images “If I gotta ask you twice, then I know something ain’t right,” Tink croons on this string-driven composition, which finds the songstress lamenting her suspicions of infidelity and deceit. Produced by Hitmaka, Mike Woods, and Xeyurs, this particular offering provides her the room to flex her vocal ability and emphasizes the veteran’s strengths as a songwriter, resulting in it standing out as one of Pillow Talk‘s more refined inclusions.