Lay You Down

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"Lay You Down"
Miami, Florida)
Circle House Studios
(Miami, Florida)
GenreR&B
Length4:03
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Rico Love
  • Dwayne Nesmith
Usher
singles chronology
"Hot Tottie"
(2010) 		"Lay You Down"
(2010) 		"More"
(2010)

"Lay You Down" is a song by American

EP, Versus, which is an extension of his sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond. "Lay You Down" is an R&B song, that takes influence from pop musician Prince. The song entered the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
chart, and peaked at number fifty-six.

Background and composition

"Lay You Down"
The chorus of the song, leading to the second verse. Usher described the song as a "classic R&B baby maker"; critics noted that it takes influence from pop musician Prince.
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The song was noted to contain influence from pop musician Prince (pictured).

"Lay You Down" was written by

Versus,[4][5] an extended play released as an extension of his sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond (2010).[6]

Reception

Describing "Lay You Down" as one of the more sensual songs on

R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart on the week ending November 13, 2010, and peaked at number fifty-six, due to strong radio play.[10]

Credits and personnel

Recording locations
  • Vocal recording – Midnight Blue Studios, Miami, FL.
  • Mixing – Circle House Studios, Miami, FL.
Personnel
  • Songwriting – Rico Love, Usher Raymond, Dwayne Nesmith
  • Production – Rico Love, Dwayne Nesmith
  • Vocal recording – Ian Cross
  • Mixing – Rob Marks
  • Additional vocals – Rico Love
  • Keyboard and programming – Dwayne Nesmith

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Versus.[1]

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 56

References

  1. ^ a b c d Usher Versus Liner notes. LaFace Records (2010)
  2. Amazon
    .com. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  3. ^ "Versus Track-by-Track – Usher". Vevo. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Usher, 'Lay You Down' – New Song". AOL Music. AoL. September 29, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  5. ^ "Future Releases September 28, 2010". allaccess.com. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  6. ^ "Usher announces 'Raymond v. Raymond' follow-up for August release". The Independent. London. July 11, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2012.
  7. About.com. The New York Times Company
    . Retrieved on July 21, 2012
  8. ^ Rodman, Sarah. Review: Versus The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. Retrieved on July 21, 2012
  9. Tribune Company
    . Retrieved on July 21, 2012
  10. ^ a b "Usher Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.

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