Glu (song)

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"Glu"
Usher - Glu.png
Single by Usher
ReleasedMarch 17, 2023 (2023-03-17)
Genre R&B [1]
Length4:22
Label gamma.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Usher singles chronology
"Good Love"
(2022)		"Glu"
(2023)		"Hrs and Hrs (Remix)"
(2023)
Lyric video
"Glu" on YouTube

"Glu" is a song by American singer Usher. It was released on March 17, 2023, via the record label gamma. [2]

Contents

Background

The song samples the 1983 ballad, International Lover by Prince. 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

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

The single artwork was shot by Bellamy Brewster, featuring model Demi Marcia.

Charts

Chart performance for "Glu"
Chart (2023)Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [8] 35
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [9] 47

References

  1. ↑ https://www.stereogum.com/2232244/usher-good-good-feat-21-savage-summer-walker/news/
  2. ↑ Williams, Kyann-Sian (March 17, 2023). "Usher ends three year hiatus with new steamy single 'GLU'". NME. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  3. ↑ Abraham, Mya (February 14, 2023). "Usher Teases New Single "GLU"". Vibe. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Usher - GLU". YouTube. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  6. ↑ Abraham, Mya (March 15, 2023). "Usher Unveils "GLU" Release Date, Reveals Video Is His Directorial Debut". Vibe. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Usher Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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