| "U 2 Luv" | ||||
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| Single byNe-Yo andJeremih | ||||
| from the albumSelf Explanatory | ||||
| Released | May 29, 2020 (2020-05-29) | |||
| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 3:28 | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
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| Producer | Retro Future | |||
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| "U 2 Luv" onYouTube | ||||
"U 2 Luv" is a song by American singer-songwritersNe-Yo andJeremih. It was released on May 29, 2020.[2] The song interpolates elements of two classic 1980s hits –Mtume's "Juicy Fruit" andZapp's "Computer Love".[3] On October 23, 2020, an official remix was released, featuring rapperLil Durk and singerQueen Naija.
Ne-Yo described the song on Instagram, referencing theCOVID-19 quarantine: "My friend Jeremih and I have created the perfect soundtrack for you and quarantine bae".[4]
The video was uploaded on August 8, 2020, directed by Chad Tennies and Caleb Seales. The visual follows Ne-Yo and his wife, Crystal Renay, as they take to the floor of a closed roller skating rink – with a cameo from comedian Jess Hilarious – while Jeremih and his girlfriend enjoy a cozy night at home.[5]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| USBillboard Hot 100[6] | 66 |
| USHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 20 |
| USRhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 19 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[9] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||