Options (Luke James song)

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"Options"
LukeJamesOptions.jpg
Single by Luke James featuring Rick Ross
from the album Luke James
ReleasedJune 3, 2014 (2014-06-03)
Recorded20122013
Genre R&B
Length4:06
Label Island
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) The Alliance
Luke James singles chronology
"Oh God"
(2013)
"Options"
(2014)
"Drip"
(2017)
Rick Ross singles chronology
"They Don't Love You No More"
(2014)
"Options"
(2014)
"New Flame"
(2014)

"Options" is a song recorded by American singer Luke James featuring American rapper Rick Ross. It was released on June 3, 2014, as the first single from James' self-titled debut studio album, Luke James (2014). [1] The song was written by Dominic Gordon, Brandon Hesson, Jamaica "Kahn-Cept" Smith and Rick Ross, while the production was helmed by The Alliance. [2] [3] James' solo version of "Options" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. [2]

Contents

Music video

The music video for "Options" featuring Rick Ross premiered on June 27, 2014, via James' Vevo channel. [4] It was directed by Yolande Geralds. [4]

Charts

Chart (2014)Peak
position
US Adult R&B Songs ( Billboard ) [5] 27

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryResultRef.
2015 Grammy Awards Best R&B Song Nominated [2]

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