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| Single byKeke Palmer featuringJeremih | ||||
| Released | March 4, 2016 (2016-3-4) | |||
| Genre | Pop[1] | |||
| Length | 3:30 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Jonas Jeberg | |||
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"Enemiez" is a song recorded by American singerKeke Palmer. It was released on March 4, 2016 byIsland Records. The song,produced byJonas Jeberg, features American singerJeremih. "Enemiez" was written by Jeberg,Sam Watters,David D. Brown and Jeremih.[1]
The song premiered online on March 3, 2016,[2] and the next day was released as a single in theiTunes Store.[3] Talking about the track, Palmer toldComplex, "Sharing this first single off my upcoming album withIsland is something I have been looking forward to for a long time!."[4] The song was sent to US rhythmic radio on March 22, 2016.[5]
Rap-Up praised the song's production and wrote that Palmer "isn’t afraid to get raunchy".[2]Idolator's Mike Wass described the song as a "slinky urban-pop jam that falls somewhere between ’90sJanet Jackson and modern dayCiara".[6] According to Brennan Carley ofSpin, the track showcases Palmer’s "brawny vocals" and "takes her to more mature ground as an entertainer".[1] Madeline Roth fromMTV wrote that both the song and the video have "majorAaliyah andMichael Jackson vibes".[7]
The music video for "Enemiez" was shot in Los Angeles, California, and was directed by Carly Cussen.[4] It premiered on Palmer'sVEVO channel on March 4, 2016.[4]
The music video begins when a feud breaks out between two rival gangs and Keke Palmer breaks up a fight between them. While both groups run in opposite directions, Keke Palmer glances at the leader of the rival gang, and it's revealed that the video is related toRomeo and Juliet. Keke Palmer then starts to sing and begins dancing around an old warehouse. When Jeremih sings his verse, the leader of the rival gang is driving his car with plane tickets in his hand. Keke Palmer abandons the group and tries to run away but the leader runs after her. Keke Palmer does a dance number ending with her hand around his neck in an attempt to choke him, and she continues to run to the nearest exit. The video ends with her hugging the rival gang leader.
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United States | March 3, 2016 | Island | |
| Worldwide | March 4, 2016 | ||
| United States | March 22, 2016 | Rhythmic adult contemporary |
