Euphoria (Usher song)
"Euphoria" | |
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Usher | |
from the album Looking 4 Myself | |
Recorded | 2012; Silent Sound Studios (Atlanta); Glenwood Place Studios (Burbank) |
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Length | 4:20 |
Label | RCA |
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"Euphoria" is a song recorded by American singer
"Euphoria" is a
Production
"It was a lot and they're three different DJs but when they come together, they are a production conglomerate. So tryna get them together at the same time, when I was in Atlanta, we made the most of our time and we cranked out two records."
—Usher talking about his collaboration with Swedish House Mafia[2]
Speaking to The BoomBox, Usher explained that he wanted to work with Swedish House Mafia ever since they both performed together at the 2010 American Music Awards. The group agreed to work with Usher, saying "We'll see if we can come to Atlanta, and if we can, we'll start to work on some tracks, writing, and moving the ball forward."[2] In an interview with MTV News, regarding the collaboration with Usher, Steve Angello commented, [sic] "We met Usher couple of years ago, we did the AMA's together and then we came to hang-out in Ibiza. We were in Atlanta and we were all working together for five days. He has always been a great artist and he always knows what he wants so it is a good collaboration all in all. We rather work with somebody who we respect, than to rather work with just big name."[3]
Composition
"Euphoria" is a
Reception
"Euphoria" received critical acclaim. In a review of Looking 4 Myself, Matt Cibula of
Erika Ramirez of Billboard concluded that "Euphoria" is grittier, more startling and arguably more powerful than "Numb" and commented that it "leaves listeners with a feeling that reflects the song's uplifting title".
Credits and personnel
- Recording and mixing
- Recorded at Silent Sound Studios, Atlanta, Georgia; Glenwood Place Studios, Burbank, California; mixed at Larrabee Sound Studios, Universal City, California
- Personnel
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Credits adapted from the liner notes of Looking 4 Myself, RCA Records.[7]
Chart
Upon the release of Looking 4 Myself, due to digital downloads "Euphoria" charted in the lower regions on the singles chart in South Korea. It debuted on the South Korea
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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South Korea Gaon International Chart[16]
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60 |
References
- ^ a b Corner, Lewis (June 11, 2012). "Usher: 'Looking 4 Myself' - Album review". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Whaley, Natelege (July 3, 2012). "Usher Reveals Missing Swedish House Mafia Song, Refutes 'R&B Is Dead,' Talks New Album". The Boombox. AOL. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ^ "Swedish House Mafia Produce 'Numb & Euphoria' For Usher". MTV News. Viacom. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Rosen, Jody (July 16, 2012). "Can't Stop Won't Stop How Usher became a pop music institution". Slate. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ guardian.co.uk. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "Looking 4 Myself (Deluxe Edition) by Usher". iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Looking 4 Myself (inlay cover). Usher. RCA Records. 2012.
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- ^ Cibula, Matt (July 2, 2012). "Usher: Looking 4 Myself (Deluxe Edition)". PopMatters. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- ^ S, Nathan. "Usher - Looking 4 Myself". DJ Booth. Archived from the original on June 19, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ^ Arnold, Chuck (June 12, 2012). "Usher's Looking 4 Myself Is an R&B-pop Blockbuster: Review". People. Time Inc. (Time Warner). Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- ^ Erika, Ramirez (June 8, 2012). "Usher's 'Looking 4 Myself': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- ^ Walker, Danny (July 2, 2012). "Album Review: Usher - Looking 4 Myself". RWD Magazine. Rewind Creative Media LTD. Archived from the original on July 5, 2012. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ St Asaph, Katherine (June 5, 2012). "Usher's 'Looking 4 Myself' Reviewed: 'Euphoria'". Popdust. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- ^ Gaon Chart. Archived from the originalon December 19, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2012.