Closer (Saweetie song)

"Closer" is a song by American rapper Saweetie featuring American singer-songwriter H.E.R. from the former's upcoming debut studio album, Pretty Bitch Music, scheduled to be released in 2023. It was released on February 11, 2022 as the fifth single from the album.[1]

"Closer"
Single by Saweetie featuring H.E.R.
from the album Pretty Bitch Music
ReleasedFebruary 11, 2022
GenreDisco pop
Length2:49
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ogren
  • DJ Swish
  • Mike Crook
  • Kaine
Saweetie singles chronology
"Handstand"
(2021)		 "Closer"
(2022)		 "Baby Boo"
(2022)
H.E.R. singles chronology
"Blessed & Free"
(2021)		 "Closer"
(2022)		 "Playa"
(2022)
Music video
"Closer" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

"Closer" is a disco pop song and has been described as "a confident singles anthem for Valentine's Day".[2] Saweetie's lyrics pair up with H.E.R.'s vocals in the chorus as the two respectively rap and sing "over a bouncy '80s-inspired beat".[3]

Music video

The official music video for "Closer", directed by Hannah Lux Davis, premiered alongside the song on February 11, 2022.[4] It starts with Saweetie and H.E.R. taking a group of women with her to the airport to fly. After getting their passports and COVID-19 test results checked, they start partying and Saweetie then goes on dates with three love interests.[5]

Charts

Weekly charts
Weekly chart performance for "Closer"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[6] 23
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[7] 45
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 18
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[9] 100
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 89
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 30
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 15
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 7

Year-end charts
2022 year-end chart performance for "Closer"
Chart (2022) Position
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] 48

Release history
Release history for "Closer"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 11, 2022
[15]
United States February 15, 2022 Rhythmic contemporary radio [16]

References
  1. Minsker, Evan (February 11, 2022). "Saweetie And H.E.R. Share New Song "Closer": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  2. Mier, Tomás (February 14, 2022). "Saweetie Has Hella Boyfriends in Video for Disco Pop Bop 'Closer' With H.E.R." Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  3. Curto, Justin (February 14, 2022). "Saweetie and H.E.R. Drop Singles Anthem 'Closer' Ahead of Valentine's Day". Vulture. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  4. Espinoza, Joshua (February 10, 2022). "Saweetie Connects With H.E.R. for New Song and Video "Closer"". Complex. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  5. Inman, DeMicia (February 14, 2022). "Saweetie And H.E.R. Take Flight On Icy Airlines In "Closer" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  6. "H.E.R. Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  7. "H.E.R. Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  8. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  9. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202214 into search. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  10. "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  11. "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  12. "H.E.R. Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  13. "H.E.R. Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  14. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  15. "Closer (feat. H.E.R.) - Single by Saweetie on Apple Music". Retrieved February 22, 2022 – via Apple Music.
  16. "Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
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