"U 2 Luv" is a song by American singer-songwriters Ne-Yo and Jeremih. It was released on May 29, 2020.[2] The song interpolates elements of two classic 1980s hits – Mtume's "Juicy Fruit" and Zapp's "Computer Love".[3] On October 23, 2020, an official remix was released, featuring rapper Lil Durk and singer Queen Naija.
| "U 2 Luv" | ||||
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| Single by Ne-Yo and Jeremih | ||||
| from the album Self Explanatory | ||||
| Released | May 29, 2020 | |||
| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
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| Producer(s) | Retro Future | |||
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| "U 2 Luv" on YouTube | ||||
The song peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Ne-Yo's first appearance on the charts since 2014's "Time of Our Lives". Eventually, the song was included on his eighth studio album, Self Explanatory (2022).
Background
editNe-Yo described the song on Instagram, referencing the COVID-19 quarantine: "My friend Jeremih and I have created the perfect soundtrack for you and quarantine bae".[4]
Music video
editThe video was uploaded on August 8, 2020, directed by Chad Tennies and Caleb Seales. The visual follows Ne-Yo and his wife, Crystal Renay, as they take to the floor of a closed roller skating rink – with a cameo from comedian Jess Hilarious – while Jeremih and his girlfriend enjoy a cozy night at home.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 66 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 20 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[8] | 19 |
References
edit- ^ "U 2 Luv - Jeremih, Ne-Yo". AllMusic. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "U 2 Luv - Single by Ne-Yo & Jeremih". Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- ^ Rashed, Ayana (May 29, 2020). "Ne-Yo's New Single – "U 2 LUV" Ft. Jeremih Is Out Today". Respect. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (May 29, 2020). "Ne-Yo Enlists Jeremih for New Single 'U 2 Luv'". RatedRnB. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "Ne-Yo and Jeremih Bring Romance in New 'U 2 Luv' Visual". urbanbridgez.com. August 8, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- ^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.