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"WE (Warm Embrace)"
Single by Chris Brown
from the album Breezy
ReleasedApril 1, 2022
Recorded2020–2022
Genre
Length3:55
Label
Songwriter(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)Don City
Chris Brown singles chronology
" Iffy"
(2022) 		"WE (Warm Embrace)"
(2022) 		"Monalisa (Remix)"
(2022)
Music video
"Warm Embrace" on YouTube

"WE (Warm Embrace)", also known by the simplified title "Warm Embrace", is a song by American singer and songwriter Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the second single from his tenth studio album, Breezy, on April 1, 2022. [2] [3] Brown co-wrote the song with Ellery McKinney and Wilbart McCoy III and contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single " Let's Chill". The song garnered positive reviews from critics. "Warm Embrace" debuted and peaked at numbers 22 and 79 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. An accompanying music video for the single was directed by Arrad and features American singer Normani.

Composition

"Warm Embrace" is an R&B slow jam that contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single " Let's Chill". [1] [4] [5] According to Vibe the "romantic" content of the song "eases away from his recent trajectory of hyper-sexual music" being part of the crooner's "soft side". [6]

Critical reception

The song received critical acclaim. Mya Abraham of Vibe praised the track as "endearing", and stated that its sound is reminiscent of ’80s R&B. [6] Keithan Samuels of Rated R&B found the song to be "sweet-sounding". [5] HotNewHipHop called the song a "sensual slow jam", and complimented its "clever interpolation". [4]

Commercial performance

On the week of July 9, 2022, "WE (Warm Embrace)" debuted and peaked at numbers 22 and 79 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100 charts repsectively. [7] [8]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was released on June 21, 2022, and featured a cameo by American singer Normani. Additionally, it was directed by Arrad. [9] [10]

Charts

Chart performance for "WE (Warm Embrace)"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles ( RMNZ) [11] 4
South Africa ( TOSAC) [12] 59
US Billboard Hot 100 [13] 79
US Adult R&B Songs ( Billboard) [14] 27
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [15] 22
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay ( Billboard) [16] 13

References

  1. ^ a b Callas, Brad (April 1, 2022). "Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)"". Complex. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  2. ^ Fofana, Oumou (May 17, 2022). "Chris Brown reveals cover art and release date for new album 'BREEZY'". Revolt. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Chris Brown Drops New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". Rap-Up. March 31, 2022. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Marie, Erika (April 1, 2022). "Chris Brown Samples An R&B Classic On His "WE (Warm Embrace)" Single". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on July 1, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Samuels, Keithan (March 16, 2022). "Chris Brown Releases New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". Rated R&B. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Abraham, Mya (April 1, 2022). "Alex Isley, Kehlani, Chris Brown, and More Prove R&B is Winning This New Music Friday". Vibe. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  7. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: July 9, 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Hot 100: July 9, 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  9. ^ "New Video: Chris Brown - 'WE (Warm Embrace)' [Starring Normani] - That Grape Juice". Thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  10. ^ "Chris Brown and Normani Turn Up the Heat in 'WE (Warm Embrace)' Video". Rap-Up. June 21, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  11. ^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Nztop40.co.nz.
  12. ^ " Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 26-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  13. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  14. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  15. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  16. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=WE_(Warm_Embrace)&oldid=1231955620"
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"WE (Warm Embrace)"
Single by Chris Brown
from the album Breezy
ReleasedApril 1, 2022
Recorded2020–2022
Genre
Length3:55
Label
Songwriter(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)Don City
Chris Brown singles chronology
" Iffy"
(2022) 		"WE (Warm Embrace)"
(2022) 		"Monalisa (Remix)"
(2022)
Music video
"Warm Embrace" on YouTube

"WE (Warm Embrace)", also known by the simplified title "Warm Embrace", is a song by American singer and songwriter Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the second single from his tenth studio album, Breezy, on April 1, 2022. [2] [3] Brown co-wrote the song with Ellery McKinney and Wilbart McCoy III and contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single " Let's Chill". The song garnered positive reviews from critics. "Warm Embrace" debuted and peaked at numbers 22 and 79 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. An accompanying music video for the single was directed by Arrad and features American singer Normani.

Composition

"Warm Embrace" is an R&B slow jam that contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single " Let's Chill". [1] [4] [5] According to Vibe the "romantic" content of the song "eases away from his recent trajectory of hyper-sexual music" being part of the crooner's "soft side". [6]

Critical reception

The song received critical acclaim. Mya Abraham of Vibe praised the track as "endearing", and stated that its sound is reminiscent of ’80s R&B. [6] Keithan Samuels of Rated R&B found the song to be "sweet-sounding". [5] HotNewHipHop called the song a "sensual slow jam", and complimented its "clever interpolation". [4]

Commercial performance

On the week of July 9, 2022, "WE (Warm Embrace)" debuted and peaked at numbers 22 and 79 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100 charts repsectively. [7] [8]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was released on June 21, 2022, and featured a cameo by American singer Normani. Additionally, it was directed by Arrad. [9] [10]

Charts

Chart performance for "WE (Warm Embrace)"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles ( RMNZ) [11] 4
South Africa ( TOSAC) [12] 59
US Billboard Hot 100 [13] 79
US Adult R&B Songs ( Billboard) [14] 27
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [15] 22
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay ( Billboard) [16] 13

References

  1. ^ a b Callas, Brad (April 1, 2022). "Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)"". Complex. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  2. ^ Fofana, Oumou (May 17, 2022). "Chris Brown reveals cover art and release date for new album 'BREEZY'". Revolt. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  3. ^ "Chris Brown Drops New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". Rap-Up. March 31, 2022. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Marie, Erika (April 1, 2022). "Chris Brown Samples An R&B Classic On His "WE (Warm Embrace)" Single". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on July 1, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Samuels, Keithan (March 16, 2022). "Chris Brown Releases New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". Rated R&B. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Abraham, Mya (April 1, 2022). "Alex Isley, Kehlani, Chris Brown, and More Prove R&B is Winning This New Music Friday". Vibe. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  7. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: July 9, 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 6, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "The Hot 100: July 9, 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  9. ^ "New Video: Chris Brown - 'WE (Warm Embrace)' [Starring Normani] - That Grape Juice". Thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  10. ^ "Chris Brown and Normani Turn Up the Heat in 'WE (Warm Embrace)' Video". Rap-Up. June 21, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  11. ^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Nztop40.co.nz.
  12. ^ " Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 26-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  13. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  14. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  15. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  16. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
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