Lately is a song by American singer Tyrese Gibson. It was written by Gibson and Derek Allen for his self-titled debut studio album (1998), while production was overseen by Allen. "Lately" was released as the third and final single from Tyrese. it featured actress Maia Campbell for the second time after her previous appearance from the single Sweet Lady. It released reached number 56 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Tyrese performed the song at Music Mania in 1999. Track listings Credits and personnel Derek Allen – production, writer Chris Baily – recording Vernon Blake – recording Tyrese Gibson – vocals, writer Steve Macmillan – recording Bill Meyers – strings Gerard Smerek – mixing Juanita Wynn – backing vocals Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Anita Baker version Anita Baker released a cover version of "Lately" to much acclaim on August 7, 2012. In 2013, Baker received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance. Charts "Lately" debuted at number 10 on the Urban Adult Contemporary radio chart, the highest debut in the last 15 years. Weekly charts Year-end charts References 1999 singles Tyrese Gibson songs 2012 singles Anita Baker songs Songs written by Tyrese Gibson 1998 songs RCA Records singles Blue Note Records singles Soul ballads Contemporary R&B ballads 1990s ballads