Closer (Ne-Yo song)
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"Closer" is the first single from Ne-Yo's upcoming album Year of the Gentleman. The song is produced by Stargate.[1]
The song was released as a digital download in the UK on May 5, 2008 and will be released as a CD single on June 23, 2008.
Music video
The video was filmed at Santa Clara Studios, California.[citation needed] It was directed by Melina Matsoukas who also directed his "Because of You" and "Do You" video. Ne-Yo wore a "gentleman-looking" suit dancing with a woman. Other shots also show him alone in the center of the spotlight being backed up with four dancers. A number of on-set pictures from the video leaked over the Internet.
The video premiered on BET on April 25, playing every hour of the day with the last airing being at 7 PM.[2] It features Ne-Yo performing dance moves, with lyrics from the song occasionally appearing on-screen. There is a Neyo "Closer" Remix Produced by G Music as well.
Chart positions
"Closer" debuted at #22 in the UK Singles Chart on downloads only, and peaked at #5 after five weeks on the chart. The song jumped 15 spots from #20 to #5 on the New Zealand RIANZ Chart.
| Charts | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 45 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Digital Songs | 33 |
| Canadian Hot 100 | 39 |
| UK Singles Chart | 5 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 12 |
| Bulgarian National Top 40[3] | 36 |
References
- ^ Ne-Yo's 'Gentleman' Inspired By Davis, Sinatra at Billboard
- ^ Nigel D (April 11, 2008). Ne-Yo On The Set Of His New Video For Closer Real Talk NY. Accessed April 22, 2008.
- ^ Bulgarian National Top 40