U 2 Luv

{{short description|2020 song by Ne-Yo and Jeremih}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2022}}

{{Infobox song

| name = U 2 Luv

| cover = U 2 Luv.jpg

| alt =

| border =

| type = single

| artist = Ne-Yo and Jeremih

| album = Self Explanatory

| released = {{Start date|2020|5|29}}

| recorded =

| studio =

| genre = R&B{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/u-2-luv-mw0003393577|title=U 2 Luv - Jeremih, Ne-Yo|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=October 30, 2020}}

| length = 3:28

| label = Motown

| writer =

| producer = Retro Future

| chronology = Ne-Yo

| prev_title = Over Again

| prev_year = 2020

| next_title = Shake

| next_year = 2021

| misc = {{Extra chronology

| artist = Jeremih

| type = single

| prev_title = Baby Girl

| prev_year = 2020

| title = U 2 Luv

| year = 2020

| next_title = Follow

| next_year = 2020

}}

{{External music video|{{YouTube|OdiLrboD3f8|"U 2 Luv"}}}}

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"U 2 Luv" is a song by American singer-songwriters Ne-Yo and Jeremih. It was released on May 29, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/u-2-luv-single/1514312400|title=U 2 Luv - Single by Ne-Yo & Jeremih|via=Apple Music|access-date=October 30, 2020}} The song interpolates elements of two classic 1980s hits – Mtume's "Juicy Fruit" and Zapp's "Computer Love".{{cite web|url=https://respect-mag.com/2020/05/ne-yos-new-single-u-2-luv-ft-jeremih-is-out-today/|title=Ne-Yo's New Single – "U 2 LUV" Ft. Jeremih Is Out Today|work=Respect|last=Rashed|first=Ayana|date=May 29, 2020|access-date=October 30, 2020}} On October 23, 2020, an official remix was released, featuring rapper Lil Durk and singer Queen Naija.

The song peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Ne-Yo's first appearance on the charts since 2014's "Time of Our Lives". Eventually, the song was included on his eighth studio album, Self Explanatory (2022).

Background

Ne-Yo described the song on Instagram, referencing the COVID-19 quarantine: "My friend Jeremih and I have created the perfect soundtrack for you and quarantine bae".{{cite web|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2020/05/ne-yo-enlists-jeremih-for-new-single-u-2-luv/|title=Ne-Yo Enlists Jeremih for New Single 'U 2 Luv'|website=RatedRnB|last=Samuels|first=Keithan|date=May 29, 2020|access-date=October 30, 2020}}

Music video

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.{{cite web|url=https://urbanbridgez.com/2020/08/08/ne-yo-and-jeremih-bring-romance-in-new-u-2-luv-visual/|title=Ne-Yo and Jeremih Bring Romance in New 'U 2 Luv' Visual|website=urbanbridgez.com|date=August 8, 2020|access-date=October 30, 2020}}

Charts

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scope="col"| Chart (2020)

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position

{{single chart|Billboardhot100|66|artist=Ne-Yo|rowheader=true|access-date=November 3, 2020}}
{{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|20|artist=Ne-Yo|rowheader=true|access-date=November 10, 2020}}
{{single chart|Billboardrhythmic|19|artist=Ne-Yo|rowheader=true|access-date=November 17, 2020}}

Certifications

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{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|artist=Ne-Yo And Jeremih|title=U 2 Luv|award=Gold|type=single|relyear=2020|certyear=2024|source=radioscope|access-date=2024-12-30}}

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References