Naked (Marques Houston song)

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"Naked"
Mhnakedsingle.jpg
Single by Marques Houston
from the album Naked
ReleasedJuly 20, 2005
Length4:26
Label TUG
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) The Underdogs
Marques Houston singles chronology
"All Because of You"
(2005)
"Naked"
(2005)
"Sex wit You"
(2005)

"Naked" is a song by American singer Marques Houston. It was written by Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas, Durrell Babbs, Steven Russell and Antonio Dixon for his second studio album of the same name (2005), while production was helmed by The Underdogs. The song was another hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 for Houston, peaking at number forty-seven. The remix for "Naked" features Mike Jones.

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Music video

A music video for "Naked" is reminiscent of singer D'Angelo's "Untitled (How Does It Feel)." It was edited to be aired on BET and other networks. An uncut version can be viewed on the internet. The video shows Marques with his female partner in bed and also in the bathtub - nude. There are also some scenes with Marques standing and singing (with his crotch just below the camera).

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