Sexy Love
2006 single by Ne-Yo
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"Sexy Love" is a song by American R&B singer Ne-Yo. It was released on June 6, 2006, as the fourth and final North American single from his debut studio album, In My Own Words (2006). Outside North America, it served as the album's second and final single except in Australia, where "When You're Mad" was also released. "Sexy Love" peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the UK Singles Chart.
| "Sexy Love" | ||||
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| Single by Ne-Yo | ||||
| from the album In My Own Words | ||||
| B-side | "Sign Me Up" | |||
| Released | June 6, 2006 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Stargate | |||
| Ne-Yo singles chronology | ||||
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Background
Unlike his previous song "So Sick", "Sexy Love" describes a man's feelings towards his girlfriend and that he is deeply in love with her that he's somewhat addicted to her, and that there's nothing better he'd rather do than to be with his girlfriend. Ne-Yo performed the song on the July 6, 2006, episode of So You Think You Can Dance. On June 27, 2006, he also performed it at the 2006 BET Awards.[1] A remix of the song was made, featuring Candace Jones. Another remix was featuring Roc-A-Fella artist Tru Life. There is also a remix to the song that features rapper Joe Budden as well as a version that features rapper Juelz Santana.
Composition
Music video
A music video for "Sexy Love" was directed by Anthony Mandler.[4]
Track listings
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sexy Love" (radio) | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Sexy Love" (instrumental) | 3:40 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sexy Love" (album version) | 3:40 |
| 2. | "So Sick" (acoustic version—as heard on Radio 1's Jo Whiley Show) | 3:02 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sexy Love" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Sexy Love" (acoustic) | 3:33 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sexy Love" | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Sexy Love" (acoustic) | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Sign Me Up" | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Sexy Love" (video) |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[40] | Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[41] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[42] | 2× Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[43] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[44] | Gold | 500,000* |
| United States (RIAA)[45] Mastertone |
Platinum | 1,000,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | June 6, 2006 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Def Jam | [46] |
| June 13, 2006 | Contemporary hit radio | |||
| United Kingdom | June 26, 2006 | CD | [47] | |
| Australia | July 24, 2006 | [48] |