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| Single byNew Kids on the Block andNe-Yo | ||||
| from the albumThe BlockandYear of the Gentleman | ||||
| Released | August 12, 2008 | |||
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| Length | 3:55 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| New Kids on the Block singles chronology | ||||
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| Ne-Yo singles chronology | ||||
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"Single" is the second single fromNew Kids on the Block's fifth studio album,The Block, which is a duet withNe-Yo. The lead vocals were sung byJoey McIntyre,Donnie Wahlberg, andJordan Knight. Donnie also rapped in the song.
The song was released on August 12, 2008 as a digital download. According to allaccess.com, the single impacted radio on September 2, 2008. the same day the album was released. The song was released as a CD single in the UK on November 11, 2008.
Ne-Yo included a solo version of the song on his albumYear of the Gentleman with a length of 4:18.
Themusic video premiered onTRL on September 4, 2008. The music video was directed byBenny Boom.[1] The video takes place at Jet Nightclub atThe Mirage inLas Vegas.[2]
The video begins with a girl (portrayed byYasmin Deliz) arriving in a taxi cab alone. She meets with her friend in front of the Jet Club and they go in together. Inside, the girl, throughout the video, encounters each of the five members of New Kids on the Block. All of them innocently flirt with her. Each time, the girl is very charmed and/or a bit bewildered (due to in some instances, that one or two of the members are turning up in unexpected places wherever she is). This could also signify the theme of the song meaning that despite having no boyfriend there to spend some quality time with her, she does not have to be alone in order to enjoy herself, and that there's always someone there if need be, at least temporarily.
The band and Ne-Yo are seen hanging out together with some girls in the VIP.
The video also features Ne-Yo and New Kids on the Block performing separately, in front of a backdrop.
Promo CD
Promo CD 2
UK Version
The song debuted at number 72 inCanadian Hot 100 and has since then risen to number 42.[3] In the U.S. it also debuted at number 86 on thePop 100 and rose to number 56.[4]
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 116 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] | 42 |
| Scotland Singles (OCC)[6] | 27 |
| South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[7] | 3 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 81 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[9] | 99 |
| USBubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[10] | 7 |
| USHot Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[11] | 29 |
| USMainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[11] | 39 |
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