No Time Wasted
{{Short description|2023 single by Polo G featuring Future}}
{{Infobox song
| name = No Time Wasted
| cover = Polo G - No Time Wasted.jpg
| type = single
| artist = Polo G featuring Future
| released = February 17, 2023
| genre =
| length = 2:59
| label = Columbia
| writer = {{hlist|Taurus Bartlett|Nayvadius Wilburn|Joshua Luellen|Matthew-Kyle Brown|Lukiepmo}}
| producer = {{hlist|Southside|Smatt Sertified|Lukiepmo}}
| chronology = Polo G
| prev_title = My All
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Future
| type = single
| prev_title = Martin's Sofa
| prev_year = 2023
| title = No Time Wasted
| year = 2023
| next_title = Iris Green
| next_year = 2023
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|YijRxOVD-P8|"No Time Wasted"}}}}
}}
"No Time Wasted" is a song by American rapper Polo G, released on February 17, 2023 as the fourth single from his upcoming LP with American producer Southside. It features American rapper Future and was produced by Southside, Smatt Sertified and Lukiepmo.
Composition and lyrics
Polo G performs the chorus, singing: "Uh, I know you waitin' / Gettin' fed up, you runnin' out of patience / Just keep your head up, I told you we would make it / Can't give my meds up, I see too many faces". In his verse, he reflects on life in the streets,{{cite web |last1=Hynes |first1=Hayley |title=Polo G & Future Leave Their Mark On "No Time Wasted" Single |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/633372-polo-g-future-leave-their-mark-on-no-time-wasted-single |website=HotNewHipHop |access-date=6 March 2023 |date=February 17, 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jon |title=Polo G and Future join forces for "No Time Wasted" |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-02-17/273985/polo-g-future-no-time-wasted-video/ |website=Revolt |access-date=6 March 2023 |date=February 17, 2023}} and touches on his success.{{cite web |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Alex |title=Polo G And Future Share Their Motivational New Song, 'No Time Wasted' |url=https://uproxx.com/music/polo-g-future-no-time-wasted/ |website=Uproxx |access-date=6 March 2023 |date=February 17, 2023}} In the second verse, Future focuses on the extent of his success and wealth throughout his musical career, the women around him, and the luxuries he can afford for his loved ones.
Critical reception
Hayley Hynes of HotNewHipHop gave the song a "Very Hottttt" rating.
Armon Sadler of Vibe wrote a mixed review of the song, commenting "Though the message is salient conceptually, there is a lack of conviction in the Chicago rapper's voice. Perhaps that is due to the fact he has 'made it' but lines like 'Ayy, look, I do this sh*t for all my guys that got put under' would hit harder if it sounded like he meant it and kept to the theme throughout his verse. Still, the chorus is very relatable". He added, "All in all, there is a powerful message in 'No Time Wasted' that misses the mark due to its delivery."{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Preezy |last2=Sadler |first2=Armon |title=Latto, MadeinTYO, Big Scarr, And SleazyWorld Go Drop New Music Friday Releases |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/reviews/new-music-friday-latto-madeintyo-big-scarr-polo-g-asleazyworld-go-1234736370/ |website=Vibe |access-date=6 March 2023 |date=February 17, 2023}}
Music video
The official music video was released alongside the single. Directed by Sam Lecca, it sees the artists on the football field.{{cite web |last1=Grant |first1=Shawn |title=Polo G is Joined by Future for New Single and Video "No Time Wasted" |url=https://thesource.com/2023/02/17/polo-g-is-joined-by-future-for-new-single-and-video-no-time-wasted/ |website=The Source |access-date=6 March 2023 |date=February 17, 2023}}
Charts
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|+ Chart performance for "No Time Wasted" ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|Canada|73|artist=Polo G|rowheader=true|access-date=December 15, 2022}} |
| scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ){{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2023-02-24|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=February 27, 2023|access-date=December 15, 2022}}
| 17 |
|---|
| {{single chart|Billboardhot100|69|artist=Polo G|rowheader=true|access-date=February 7, 2023}} |
| {{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|27|artist=Polo G|rowheader=true|access-date=February 7, 2023}} |