Glu (song)
| "Glu" | ||||
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| Single by Usher | ||||
| Released | March 17, 2023 | |||
| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 4:22 | |||
| Label | gamma. | |||
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| "Glu" on YouTube | ||||
"Glu" is a song by American singer Usher. It was released on March 17, 2023, via the record label gamma.[2]
Background
[edit]After the single was first teased on Valentine's Day on February 14, 2023,[3] Usher said: "I think it is striking conversation about R&B, striking conversation about sex, and it’s striking conversation about that connection. And I like that. It feels connected. It feels like people want it. People feel like they want to have fun."[4]
Music video
[edit]The official lyric video was released on March 17, 2023.[5] A performance video was directed for the single by Bellamy Brewster. The official music video is yet to be released; co-starring Lori Harvey, the video is Usher's directorial debut.[6][7]
Single artwork
[edit]The single artwork was shot by Bellamy Brewster, featuring model Demi Marcia.
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 35 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 47 |
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.stereogum.com/2232244/usher-good-good-feat-21-savage-summer-walker/news/
- ^ Williams, Kyann-Sian (March 17, 2023). "Usher ends three year hiatus with new steamy single 'GLU'". NME. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ Abraham, Mya (February 14, 2023). "Usher Teases New Single "GLU"". Vibe. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ Abraham, Mya (March 17, 2023). "Usher, Tori Kelly, Tamar Braxton, And More Enter New Eras With Their Latest R&B Tunes". Vibe. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Usher - GLU". YouTube. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ Abraham, Mya (March 15, 2023). "Usher Unveils "GLU" Release Date, Reveals Video Is His Directorial Debut". Vibe. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ Fekadu, Mesfin (February 22, 2023). "Usher on Moving to Vegas for Residency, Directing New Music Video (Starring Lori Harvey) and Work-Life Balance". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ "Usher Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2023.