"Champagne Life" is the second single from American singer Ne-Yo's fourth studio album, Libra Scale. The song premiered on radio on June 5, 2010[1] and was released on June 15 by Def Jam Recordings. It was written by the singer and produced by D. DoRohn Gough.
| "Champagne Life" | ||||
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| Single by Ne-Yo | ||||
| from the album Libra Scale | ||||
| Released | June 15, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 5:24 (album version) 4:12 (single/video version) | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Shaffer Smith | |||
| Producer(s) | D. DoRohn Gough | |||
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Background
editThe song's producer D. DoRohn Gough said about working with Ne-Yo on the song: "My desire is to influence a culture with music that feels good. I am honored that Ne-Yo is allowing me to display this music on a global stage.".[1]
Music video
editThe video premiered on July 14, 2010 along with the video for "Beautiful Monster".[2] The video shows Ne-Yo to be a part of a crime fighting group that's living the life with money, women and fame. Narratively, it is the first of a thematic trilogy of music videos, followed by the videos for "One in a Million" and "Beautiful Monster".
Remix
editCritical reception
editRap-Up magazine said that "Ne-Yo pops the cork and toasts to the good life on 'Champagne Life'". [He] evokes his idol Michael Jackson on the slinky production, which goes down smoothly".[3] Mark Edward Nero from About.com praised the song, saying that it's "a Michael Jackson-esque tune about enjoying the type of life where "trouble is a bubble in a champagne glass" and "dreams and reality are one and the same". He also said that the song is catchier than "Beautiful Monster".[4]
Live performances
editNe-Yo performed "Champagne Life" at Power 106's Powerhouse 2010 concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on June 19, 2010.[5]
Charts
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Radio and release information
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Metro Detroit Producer Lands Ne-Yo's Single For Urban Radio" (Press release). I-newswire.com. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ "Videos: Ne-Yo – 'Champagne Life' + 'Beautiful Monster'". Rap-Up.com. 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ "New Music: Ne-Yo – 'Champagne Life'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ "New Music: Ne-Yo – "Champagne Life"". Randb.about.com. Archived from the original on 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ "Rap-Up TV: Ne-Yo Performs New Singles at Powerhouse". Rap-Up.com. 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ "Ne-Yo – Champagne Life" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "2010 Year End Chart: Adult R&B Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "®R&R :: Going For Adds™ :: Rhythmic". Gfa.radioandrecords.com. 2010-07-20. Retrieved 2011-02-20.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Champagne Life: Ne-Yo: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved 2011-02-20.