Liquor (song)
"Liquor" is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown from his seventh studio album Royalty. It was released as the lead single on June 26, 2015, by RCA Records.[1]
"Liquor" | ||||
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Single by Chris Brown | ||||
from the album Royalty | ||||
Released | June 26, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Genre | Psychedelic R&B | |||
Length | 3:47 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
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Chris Brown singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Liquor" on YouTube |
Background and composition
On June 25, 2015, Billboard revealed that Brown's new album will be released in the fall of that year.[2] In the same interview with Billboard, Brown stated that "Liquor" will be included in the album's track list.[2] The song was premiered on June 25[2] and was released for digital download the next day.[1]
"Liquor" was written by Chris Brown, Tone Stith, Jordan Evans, Matthew Samuels and Omega Shelton, and was produced by Tone Stith and The Aquarius.[3][4]
Music video
On August 7, 2015, a few images from the music video shoot were released online.[5][6] On August 27, 2015 Brown uploaded a teaser for "Liquor" on his Instagram.[7] The music video premiered on September 22, 2015, along with "Zero" as one video.[8]
Synopsis
The music video for "Liquor/Zero" was directed by Brown.[9] The “Liquor” part of the video begins with Brown at the bar alone drowning his sorrows, before accepting a drink from a female, that had put a drug in his glass. Brown after drinking that drink starts to feel confused. After that, the girl and Brown take a taxi that takes them to the girl's house, but Brown is under the effect of the drug and sees everything in a psychedelic way. After the night spent with the woman, the "Liquor" part ends with Brown that takes a taxi that takes him to his home.[10]
Chart performance
The song saw moderate success, peaking at number 60 on US Billboard Hot 100 and spending a total of 17 weeks on the chart.
Charts
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 82 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[12] | 19 |
US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 60 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 14 |
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 3 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] | 22 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[17] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- "Liquor - Single by Chris Brown". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- "Chris Brown to Release New Album in Fall: Exclusive". Billboard. June 25, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- "Clip de "Zero" : Chris Brown danse pour panser ses blessures". Chartsinfrance.net. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- "Chris Brown "Liquor/Zero" Video". Hothewhiphop.com. 22 September 2015.
- "Chris Brown Shoots 'Liquor' Video". Rap-Up. August 7, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- "Chris Brown Shoots 'Liquor' Music Video, Flaunts His Rezvani Beast Ahead of New Album". musictimes.com. 8 August 2015.
- "Watch a Sneak Peek of Chris Brown's 'Liquor' Video". Rap-Up.com. August 27, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- "Watch Chris Brown's Nine-Minute Video for 'Liquor / Zero'". BET.
- "A Film Critic Reviews Chris Brown's Music Videos from 'Royalty'". Noisey.vice.com. 23 December 2015.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard.
- "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- "American single certifications – Chris Brown – Liquor". Recording Industry Association of America.