WE (Warm Embrace) explained

WE (Warm Embrace)
Type:single
Artist:Chris Brown
Album:Breezy
Cover:Chris Brown - WE (Warm Embrace).png
Released:April 1, 2022
Recorded:2020–2022
Genre:
Length:3:55
Lyricist:
Producer:Don City
Prev Title:Iffy
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Monalisa (Remix)
Next Year:2022

"WE (Warm Embrace)", also known by the simplified title "Warm Embrace", is a song by American singer and songwriter Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the second single from his tenth studio album, Breezy, on April 1, 2022.[2] [3] Brown co-wrote the song with Ellery McKinney and Wilbart McCoy III and contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single "Let's Chill". The song garnered positive reviews from critics. "Warm Embrace" debuted and peaked at numbers 22 and 79 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100 charts respectively. An accompanying music video for the single was directed by Arrad and features American singer Normani.

Composition

"Warm Embrace" is an R&B slow jam that contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single "Let's Chill".[1] [4] [5] According to Vibe the "romantic" content of the song "eases away from his recent trajectory of hyper-sexual music" being part of the crooner's "soft side".[6]

Critical reception

The song received critical acclaim. Mya Abraham of Vibe praised the track as "endearing", and stated that its sound is reminiscent of ’80s R&B.[6] Keithan Samuels of Rated R&B found the song to be "sweet-sounding".[5] HotNewHipHop called the song a "sensual slow jam", and complimented its "clever interpolation".[4]

Commercial performance

On the week of July 9, 2022, "WE (Warm Embrace)" debuted and peaked at numbers 22 and 79 on both the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100 charts repsectively.[7] [8]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was released on June 21, 2022, and featured a cameo by American singer Normani. Additionally, it was directed by Arrad.[9] [10]

Charts

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Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 4

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)". Callas. Brad. Complex. April 1, 2022. June 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220425044034/https://www.complex.com/music/chris-brown-we-warm-embrace. April 25, 2022. live.
  2. Web site: Chris Brown reveals cover art and release date for new album 'BREEZY'. Fofana. Oumou. Revolt. May 17, 2022. June 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220518021116/https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-05-17/169537/chris-brown-reveals-cover-art-and-release-date-for-new-album-breezy. May 18, 2022. live.
  3. Chris Brown Drops New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'. Rap-Up. March 31, 2022. June 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20240226075058/https://www.rap-up.com/2022/03/31/chris-brown-we-warm-embrace/. February 26, 2024. live.
  4. Web site: Chris Brown Samples An R&B Classic On His "WE (Warm Embrace)" Single. Marie. Erika. HotNewHipHop. April 1, 2022. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230701110900/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/389002-chris-brown-samples-an-randb-classic-on-his-we-warm-embrace-single-new-song. July 1, 2023. live.
  5. Chris Brown Releases New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'. Samuels. Keithan. Rated R&B. March 16, 2022. June 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20231227004832/https://ratedrnb.com/2022/03/chris-brown-announces-new-single-warm-embrace-and-teases-upcoming-tour/. December 27, 2023. live.
  6. Alex Isley, Kehlani, Chris Brown, and More Prove R&B is Winning This New Music Friday. Abraham. Mya. Vibe. April 1, 2022. June 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20240223193426/https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/alex-isley-kehlani-chris-brown-new-music-1234654991/. February 23, 2024. live.
  7. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: July 9, 2022. Billboard. June 30, 2024. subscription. https://web.archive.org/web/20220706123532/https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs/2022-07-09/. July 6, 2022. live.
  8. The Hot 100: July 9, 2022. Billboard. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230608081812/https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2022-07-09/. June 8, 2023. live.
  9. Web site: New Video: Chris Brown - 'WE (Warm Embrace)' [Starring Normani] - That Grape Juice ]. 2022-06-21 . Thatgrapejuice.net.
  10. Web site: Chris Brown and Normani Turn Up the Heat in 'WE (Warm Embrace)' Video. June 21, 2022. June 21, 2022. Rap-Up. https://web.archive.org/web/20231129114020/https://www.rap-up.com/2022/06/21/chris-brown-normani-we-warm-embrace-video/. November 29, 2023. live.
  11. Web site: The Official New Zealand Music Chart . Nztop40.co.nz.

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