Summer Too Hot Explained

Summer Too Hot
Type:single
Artist:Chris Brown
Album:11:11
Cover:Summer2hot.jpg
Released:June 23, 2023
Recorded:2023
Genre:R&B
Length:3:08
Prev Title:Don't Give It Away
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:How We Roll
Next Year:2023

"Summer Too Hot" is a song recorded by American singer Chris Brown from his eleventh studio album 11:11. The song was released as the album's lead single on June 23, 2023.[1]

"Summer Too Hot" was nominated at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance.[2]

Background and release

On May 19, 2023, Brown teased the release of new music on his Instagram account, writing: "If y'all thought I wasn't gonna drop a single for the summer, think again".[3] [4] He later officially announced the release of "Summer Too Hot" on June 17, sharing the single's title, cover art, and release date for June 23, 2023.[5] The artwork for the song was shot by photographer Mastermind, and features the singer walking through the ocean, wearing a full green outfit, and a pair of "Nami Slides".

Composition

"Summer Too Hot" is an R&B mid-tempo, based on what Revolt described as a "bouncy" instrumental.[6] The song was written by Brown along with singer Nasri, who previously worked with the singer for his singles "Don't Judge Me" and "Next to You", Toney Martinez, and Major Myjah, while production was handled by Brown's frequent collaborator RoccStar, and DSTRK.[6] On "Summer Too Hot" Brown displays his falsetto during his vocal performance.[7] The song's theme is centered around sexual desire, and is located in a summertime context.[8] [9] [10]

Critical reception

Kayla Sandiford of Renowned for Sound described "Summer Too Hot" as "a classic Chris Brown song", stating that "it does what it intends to do, acting as a slow-pulsing summer feel-good number".[11] Andy Kellman of AllMusic called it one of the singer's "warmest singles".[12] HotNewHipHop said that "Summer Too Hot" is "one of his recent bests", commenting that it "contains some truly impressive vocals from the singer".[13]

Music video

On August 18, 2023, Brown uploaded the music video for "Summer Too Hot" on his YouTube account.[14] The video was directed by Christian Breslauer.[15] For the video Brown recruited most dancers that were part of the previous music videos of his career.[16]

Synopsis

The video is set in an urban summer scenario, and starts with a radio speaker warning his listeners of the high temperatures outside, then announcing "even hotter tunes on the way", with "Summer Too Hot" starting to play. The video features Brown and his dancers doing complex choreographies throughout the clip, with the singer transforming objects into water with his dance moves. Brown then starts to follow a girl who's in the backseat of a convertible car, interpreted by Janina Garraway, who previously starred in Brown's "Say Goodbye"'s music video. Brown eventually transforms himself into a water-man during the last dancing scene of the video, ending the video reaching the car where the girl that caught his eye stayed.

Commercial performance

The song debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated September 2, 2023, tallying Brown's 115th entry on the chart.[17] In the next week, the song fell at number 96 on the chart.[18] [19]

Track listing

  1. "Summer Too Hot" (Sped Up) – 2:41
  2. "Summer Too Hot" – 3:08

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[22] 4
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[23] 96

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[24] 98
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[25] 30

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Brown Announces Plans for His Upcoming 11th Studio Album .
  2. News: 2023-11-10 . Grammy Awards 2024: The main nominees . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-11-13.
  3. Web site: Chris Brown Announces New Summer Song on the Way . 19 May 2023 .
  4. Web site: Chris Brown Announces New Track "Summer Too Hot" . 18 June 2023 .
  5. Web site: Chris Brown Announces New Single "Summer Too Hot" for June 2023 Release . HNHH . 17 June 2023 .
  6. Web site: Chris Brown shows he's ready for the season with "Summer Too Hot" .
  7. Web site: Chris Brown Wants to Get Nasty on New 'Summer Too Hot' Single . 23 June 2023 .
  8. Web site: Chris Brown's Got the "Summer Too Hot" on Today's "R&B Season" Update . HNHH . 25 June 2023 .
  9. Web site: Chris Brown Heats up on "Summer Too Hot" .
  10. Web site: Chris Brown Gets Freaky in New Single "Summer Too Hot" . HNHH . 23 June 2023 .
  11. Web site: Album Review: Chris Brown – 11:11 – Renowned for Sound .
  12. Web site: Chris Brown Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More . .
  13. https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/736411-grammy-2024-best-rnb-performance
  14. Web site: Chris Brown Releases 'Summer Too Hot' Video. Rated R&B. August 18, 2023 . August 29, 2023.
  15. Web site: Video: Chris Brown "Summer Too Hot" - Rap Radar . 18 August 2023 .
  16. Web site: Chris Brown Releases 'Summer Too Hot' Video . 18 August 2023 .
  17. Web site: Chris Brown's 'Summer Too Hot' Debuts on Billboard's R&B Digital Song Sales Chart . 29 August 2023 .
  18. Billboard Hot 100 . .
  19. Zach Bryan & Kacey Musgraves' 'I Remember Everything' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 . .
  20. Web site: iTunes - "Summer Too Hot" . September 3, 2023.
  21. Web site: iTunes - "Summer Too Hot" (Sped Up) . September 3, 2023.
  22. Web site: The Official New Zealand Music Chart . August 29, 2023.
  23. Web site: SUMMER TOO HOT by CHRIS BROWN - Official Singles Sales Chart . . September 25, 2023.
  24. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.
  25. Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2023. Billboard. November 22, 2023.