WE (Warm Embrace)

"WE (Warm Embrace)", also known by the simplified title "Warm Embrace", is a song by American singer and songwriter Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the second single from his tenth studio album, Breezy, on April 1, 2022.[2][3]

"WE (Warm Embrace)"
Single by Chris Brown
from the album Breezy
ReleasedApril 1, 2022
Recorded2020–2022
Genre
Length3:55
Label
Songwriter(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)Don City
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Iffy"
(2022)		 "WE (Warm Embrace)"
(2022)		 "Monalisa (Remix)"
(2022)
Music video
"Warm Embrace" on YouTube

Composition

"Warm Embrace" is an R&B slow jam that contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single "Let's Chill".[4][5][6] According to Vibe the "romantic" content of the song "eases away from his recent trajectory of hyper-sexual music" being part of the crooner's "soft side".[7]

Critical reception

Vibe's reviewer Mya Abraham praised the track as "endearing", and stating that its sound is reminiscent of ’80s R&B.[7] Keithan Samuels of Rated R&B found the song to be "sweet-sounding".[6] HotNewHipHop called the song a "sensual slow jam", and complimented its "clever interpolation".[5] The song was listed on the top 5 R&B songs of 2022 list by Vibe magazine, that stated ""We" will go down in history as one of Chris Brown’s most timeless songs".[8]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was released on June 21, 2022, and featured a cameo by American singer Normani. Additionally, it was directed by Arrad.[9][10]

Synopsys

The video starts with Brown falling into a dark-turned-multicolor abyss as a sneak peek of his track "Sleep at Night" soundtracks his dreamy descent. Brown abruptly wakes up, finding his girl, interpreted by American singer Normani, that's wearing a silk bustier slip dress that sweeps the floor she and Brown waltz on. The two slip out of their titular warm embrace and have an underwater kiss as he croons, “Take my chance and dive into your ocean”. The video continues alternating visuals of Brown performing the song with a band on a seafront, his shadow dancing in a yellow-neon-lighted scenario, the crooner singing the song in a room full of kaleidoscopical mirrors, and the two lovers expressing their mutual sentiment on the frontseat of a vintage Mercedes-Benz until a mysterious light makes them float into a UFO.

Charts
Chart performance for "WE (Warm Embrace)"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 4
South Africa (RISA)[12] 59
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 79
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 22

Release history
Release history and formats for "Wish You the Best"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States 19 April 2022 Urban contemporary radio RCA [15]

References
  1. "Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)"". Complex.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  2. "Chris Brown reveals cover art and release date for new album 'BREEZY'". Revolt.tv. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  3. "Chris Brown Drops New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". Rap-up.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  4. "Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)"". Complex Networks.
  5. "Chris Brown Samples An R&B Classic On His "WE (Warm Embrace)" Single". HotNewHipHop.com. April 1, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  6. "Chris Brown Releases New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". April 2022.
  7. "Alex Isley, Kehlani, Chris Brown, and More Prove R&B is Winning This New Music Friday". April 2022.
  8. https://www.vibe.com/lists/best-rb-songs-of-2022/real-thing-pink-sweat-feat-tori-kelly/
  9. "New Video: Chris Brown - 'WE (Warm Embrace)' [Starring Normani] - That Grape Juice". Thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  10. "Chris Brown and Normani Turn Up the Heat in 'WE (Warm Embrace)' Video | Rap-Up". Rap-up.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  11. "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Nztop40.co.nz.
  12. "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 26-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  13. "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  14. "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  15. "Urban/R&B Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on April 19, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
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