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WE (Warm Embrace)

"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]

"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

Composition edit

"Warm Embrace" is an R&B slow jam that contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single "Let's Chill".[4][5][6] 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".[7]

Critical reception edit

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.[7] Keithan Samuels of Rated R&B found the song to be "sweet-sounding".[6] HotNewHipHop called the song a "sensual slow jam", and complimented its "clever interpolation".[5]

Music video edit

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.[8][9]

Charts edit

Chart performance for "WE (Warm Embrace)"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 4
South Africa (RISA)[11] 59
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 79
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[13] 27
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 22
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[15] 13

References edit

  1. ^ "Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)"". Complex.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  2. ^ "Chris Brown reveals cover art and release date for new album 'BREEZY'". Revolt.tv. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  3. ^ "Chris Brown Drops New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". Rap-up.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  4. ^ "Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)"". Complex Networks.
  5. ^ a b "Chris Brown Samples An R&B Classic On His "WE (Warm Embrace)" Single". HotNewHipHop.com. April 1, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Chris Brown Releases New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". April 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Alex Isley, Kehlani, Chris Brown, and More Prove R&B is Winning This New Music Friday". April 2022.
  8. ^ "New Video: Chris Brown - 'WE (Warm Embrace)' [Starring Normani] - That Grape Juice". Thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "Chris Brown and Normani Turn Up the Heat in 'WE (Warm Embrace)' Video | Rap-Up". Rap-up.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  10. ^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Nztop40.co.nz.
  11. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 26-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  12. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  13. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  14. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  15. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
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