Sexy Love
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| "Sexy Love" | ||
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| Single by Ne-Yo | ||
| from the album In My Own Words | ||
| B-side(s) | Sign Me Up | |
| Released | July 2006 | |
| Format | CD single, maxi single | |
| Recorded | 2005 | |
| Genre | R&B | |
| Length | 3:40 | |
| Label | Def Jam Recordings | |
| Writer(s) | S. Smith, T. Hermansen, M. Eriksen | |
| Producer(s) | Stargate | |
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| Ne-Yo singles chronology | ||
| "When You're Mad" (2006) |
"Sexy Love" (2006) |
"Because of You" (2007) |
| Ne-Yo Europe singles chronology | ||
| "So Sick" (2006) |
"Sexy Love" (2006) |
"Because of You" (2007) |
"Sexy Love" is the fourth and last U.S. single and the second international single released from R&B artist Ne-Yo's debut album. It has reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, the single charted at #21 on downloads alone. It rose 16 places and peaked at #5 once the physical single was released.
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[edit] Song information
Ne-Yo performed the song on the July 6, 2006 episode of So You Think You Can Dance. [1] On June 27, 2006 he also performed it at the 2006 BET Awards. A remix of the song was made, featuring Candace Jones. There is also a bootleg remix to the song that features rapper Joe Budden as well as a version that features rapper Juelz Santana. There is another remix version, in which he preforms the song in a duet with Candace Jones.
[edit] Formats and track listings
- UK CD
- "Sexy Love" (Album version) 3:40
- "So Sick" (Acoustic version As Heard On Radio 1's Jo Whiley Show) 3:02
- Maxi Single
- (Island Def Jam / UMG / 06025-1703580-5)
- "Sexy Love" 3:40
- "Sexy Love" (Acoustic) 3:33
- "Sign Me Up" 3:27
- "Sexy Love" [Video]
[edit] Charts
| Chart | Peak Position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult R&B Airplay | 8 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 2 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 | 15 |
| New Zealand RIANZ Single Charts | 8 |
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 14 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 31 |
| UK Singles Chart | 5 |
| French Singles Charts | 54 |
[edit] Song Information
The song speaks about a boy who is seeing this girl, and he is almost literally addicted to her, so much that whenever he sleeps with her he just can't get enough, and he keeps coming back for more. This song is usually interpreted as a love song, just like Ne-Yo's second single So Sick.
[edit] Music Video
The music video shows Ne-Yo and his "sexy love" girlfriend in his apartment, and they hardly ever come out for any reason because they are so in love with each other. This music video has received positive reactions from many fans.
[edit] External links
| Ne-Yo |
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| Discography |
| Studio albums: In My Own Words (2005) · Because of You (2007) |
| Solo singles: "Stay" • "So Sick" • "When You're Mad" • "Sexy Love" • "Because of You" |
| Related articles |
| Back Like That |
