I Invented Sex

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"I Invented Sex"
Los Da Mystro
Trey Songz singles chronology
"LOL :-)"
(2009) 		"I Invented Sex"
(2009) 		"Say Aah"
(2009)
Drake
singles chronology
"
Forever
"
(2009) 		"I Invented Sex"
(2009) 		"Say Something"
(2009)

"I Invented Sex" is a song by American R&B singer

Usher. The accompanying music video, containing a parental advisory warning, is the lead-up to the "Say Aah
" video.

Background

When speaking about the record with

Chris Brown re-made the song on his first mixtape, In My Zone, with the title "I Invented Head."[5]

Composition and critical reception

"I Invented Sex"
A sample of "I Invented Sex" featuring vocals by Songz.
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Ajitpaul Mangat of

Allmusic noted the song as a standout track from Ready.[8] Complimenting the wide appeal of song's title, DJBooth said that, "With a high-caliber guest feature and a radio-ready sound, this single should be just the thing to boost the already-substantial sales of Songz' third album."[7]

In the song's remix, Songz makes references to

Drake song."[3] DJBooth said that Songz sings alongside "Usher, who basically invented the modern sexual r&b blueprint that Songz is following, and Hilson, who more than holds her own alongside the boys with some scintillating vocals and hilarious 'soldier at attention' sexual entendres." The review goes on to state, "These three may not have invented sex, but they sure make listening to music while having sex more enjoyable."[3]

Chart performance

On the week ending November 7, 2009, "I Invented Sex" debuted at number ninety on the Billboard Hot 100.[9] The following week, it moved up to eighty, and eventually peaked at forty-two.[9] It spent twenty weeks on the chart over 2009–10, eventually falling off the chart in the week ending March 10, 2010.[9] The song also topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, making it Songz's first number one on the chart.[10]

Music video

The music video was directed by Yolande Geralds, who also directed the video for "

BET: Notarized Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.[12]

Live performances

Songz performed "I Invented Sex" on

Acapulco, Mexico.[20] Keri Hilson and Usher joined Songz to perform the official remix at WHTA's Jingle Ball in December 2009.[21]

Credits and personnel

Source[2]

Charts

Release history

Region Date Format
United States October 13, 2009[24]
Urban
airplay

See also

  • List of R&B number-one singles of 2009 (U.S.)

References

  1. ^ a b Reid, Shaheem (2009-10-06). "Trey Songz On 'Sensual' New Videos For 'Say Aah' And 'I Invented Sex'". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  2. ^ a b Trey Songz Ready (Digital booklet) Atlantic Records, Songbook. (2009).
  3. ^ a b c "Trey Songz – I Invented Sex (Remix)". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 2010-07-03.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Savvy One-on-One: Willie (Day 26) Discusses His SEX TAPE & The Future of Day 26!". SoundSavvy. 2010-02-13. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  5. ^ Sanders, Shamika (2010-03-10). "THE LEAK: Chris Brown "I Invented Head"". Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  6. ^ Mangat, Ajitpaul. "Trey Songz". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  7. ^ a b "Trey Songz – I Invented Sex". DJBooth.net. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  8. Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  9. ^ a b c d "Trey Songz Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  10. ^ a b "Trey Songz Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  11. ^ a b "Video: Trey Songz – 'I Invented Sex'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  12. Black Entertainment Television. 2009-12-28. Archived from the original
    on January 7, 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  13. ^ "Video: Trey Songz Sexes Up 'Kimmel'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  14. ^ Winistorfer, Andrew (2009-12-14). ""I Invented Sex" (Live on 106 & Park) (Video)". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  15. ^ "WATCH: Trey Performs "I Invented Sex" on the Mo'Nique Show!". TreySongz.com. Atlantic Records. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  16. ^ "WATCH: Trey Performs "I Invented Sex/Say Ahh" Live on 'It's On with Alexa Chung'". TreySongz.com. Atlantic Records. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  17. ^ "Video: Trey Songz x Drake x Fabolous Live!". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  18. ^ "Rap-Up TV: Trey Songz Reflects on Stevie Wonder Duet". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  19. ^ "Trey to Perform on BET's 106 & Park TONIGHT!". TreySongz.com. Atlantic Records. 2010-02-11. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  20. ^ "Video: Trey Songz Heats Up Spring Break". Rap-Up. 2010-03-22. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  21. BET Sound Off Blog. 2009-12-28. Archived from the original
    on 2010-05-13. Retrieved 2010-07-06.
  22. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2009". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  23. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  24. ^ "R&R Going for Adds – Urban – Week Of: October 13, 2009". RadioandRecords. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved 2010-07-06.


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