Glu (song)

"Glu" is a song by American singer Usher. It was released on March 17, 2023, via the record label gamma.[1]

"Glu"
Single by Usher
ReleasedMarch 17, 2023 (2023-03-17)
Length4:22
Labelgamma.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Lil Jon
  • The Avila Brothers
  • Sean Garrett
Usher singles chronology
"Good Love"
(2022)		 "Glu"
(2023)
Lyric video
"Glu" on YouTube

Background

After the single was first teased on Valentine's Day on February 14, 2023,[2] Usher said: "I think it is striking conversation about R&B, striking conversation about sex, and it’s striking conversation about that connection. And I like that. It feels connected. It feels like people want it. People feel like they want to have fun."[3]

Music video

The official lyric video was released on March 17, 2023.[4] The official music video is expected imminently; co-starring Lori Harvey, the video is Usher's directorial debut.[5][6]

Charts
Chart performance for "Glu"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 35
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 47

References
  1. Williams, Kyann-Sian (March 17, 2023). "Usher ends three year hiatus with new steamy single 'GLU'". NME. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  2. Abraham, Mya (February 14, 2023). "Usher Teases New Single "GLU"". Vibe. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  3. Abraham, Mya (March 17, 2023). "Usher, Tori Kelly, Tamar Braxton, And More Enter New Eras With Their Latest R&B Tunes". Vibe. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  4. "Usher - GLU". YouTube. March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  5. Abraham, Mya (March 15, 2023). "Usher Unveils "GLU" Release Date, Reveals Video Is His Directorial Debut". Vibe. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  6. Fekadu, Mesfin (February 22, 2023). "Usher on Moving to Vegas for Residency, Directing New Music Video (Starring Lori Harvey) and Work-Life Balance". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  8. "Usher Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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