Liquor (song)
| "Liquor" | ||||
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| Single by Chris Brown | ||||
| from the album Royalty | ||||
| Released | June 26, 2015 | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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"Liquor" is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown from his seventh studio album Royalty. It was released as the lead single on June 26, 2015, by RCA Records.[1]
Background and composition
On June 25, 2015, Billboard revealed that Brown's new album will be released in the fall of that year.[2] In the same interview with Billboard, Brown stated that "Liquor" will be included in the album's track list.[2] The song was premiered on June 25[2] and was released for digital download the next day.[1]
"Liquor" was written by Chris Brown, ToneStith, Jordan Evans, Matthew Samuels and Omega Shelton, and was produced by ToneStith and The Aquarius.[3][4]
Music video
On August 7, 2015, a few images from the music video shoot were released online.[5][6] On August 27, 2015 Brown uploaded a teaser for "Liquor" on his Instagram.[7] The music video premiered on September 22, 2015, along with "Zero" as one video.[8]
Synopsis
The music video for "Liquor/Zero" was directed by Brown.[9] The “Liquor” part of the video begins with Brown at the bar alone drowning his sorrows, before accepting a drink from a female, that had put a drug in his glass. Brown after drinking that drink starts to feel confused. After that, the girl and Brown take a taxi that takes them to the girl's house, but Brown is under the effect of the drug and sees everything in a psychedelic way. After the night spent with the woman, the "Liquor" part ends with Brown that takes a taxi that takes him to his home.[10]
Chart performance
The song saw moderate success, peaking at number 60 on US Billboard Hot 100 and spending a total of 17 weeks on the chart.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[11] | 19 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[12] | 82 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 60 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 14 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 1 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] | 22 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[17] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- 1 2 "Liquor - Single by Chris Brown". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Chris Brown to Release New Album in Fall: Exclusive". Billboard. June 25, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Chris-Brown/news-98963.html
- ↑ http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-liquor-zero-video-new-video.35401.html
- ↑ "Chris Brown Shoots 'Liquor' Video". Rap-Up. August 7, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.musictimes.com/articles/45048/20150808/chris-brown-shoots-liquor-music-video-flaunts-rezvani-beast-new-album.htm
- ↑ "Watch a Sneak Peek of Chris Brown's 'Liquor' Video". Rap-Up. August 27, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.bet.com/news/music/2015/09/22/chris-brown-liquor-zero-video.html
- ↑ http://noisey.vice.com/blog/a-film-critic-reviews-chris-browns-music-videos-from-royalty
- ↑ http://radio.com/2015/09/22/chris-brown-video-liquor-zero/
- ↑ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Liquor". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
