Touch'N You
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"Touch'N You" is a song by American rapper Rick Ross, featuring vocals from American singer Usher. It was released as the first single from his fifth studio album, God Forgives, I Don't on May 22, 2012. The song was produced by Rico Love and Pierre Medor. The music video was directed by Chris Robinson and features Omarion, Wale, DJ Khaled, actress and model Tae Heckard as Ross's leading lady.
Background and conception
On January 4, 2011, in an interview with the radio show "The Breakfast Club" (broadcast on the station
Whilst Ross was recording new material for God Forgives, I Don't, American record producer and songwriter Rico Love played several productions to Spiff TV, the Artists and repertoire manager for Maybach Music Group, Ross' record label, with the intention of playing Ross a production that the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. would have recorded were he still alive.[9] On the advice of Spiff TV and fellow rapper Mase, who also listened to the productions, Love played the production that would eventually be used for "Touch'N You" to Ross, who decided upon hearing it that it would be used for God Forgives, I Don't's first single.[9] "Touch'N You" was distributed to digital retailers by Def Jam Recordings on May 22, 2012.[10]
Music video
The music video was released on June 19, 2012. It was directed by Chris Robinson.[11]
As of March 2024, the music video has 20 million views.
Track listing
- Digital download[10]
- "Touch'N You" (featuring Usher) – 4:12
Charts
Weekly charts
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Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref |
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United States | May 22, 2012 | Digital download | The Island Def Jam Music Group | [16] |
May 29, 2012 | Urban radio | |||
June 26, 2012 | Rhythmic radio |
References
- MTV Networks. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ a b Mancini, Elan (October 4, 2011). "Rick Ross to Drop God Forgives, I Don't on December 13". XXL. Harris Publications. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ "Rick Ross Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- Guardian News and Media Limited. October 17, 2011. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ Lipschutz, Jason (November 17, 2011). "Rick Ross Delays 'God Forgives' Album Release". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ Markman, Rob; Calloway, Sway (July 23, 2012). "Rick Ross Previews His New 'Masterpiece', God Forgives, I Don't". MTV News. MTV Networks. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "Tracklisting: Rick Ross – 'God Forgives, I Don't'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. July 7, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ "Rick Ross ft. Drake & French Montana - Stay Schemin' - Listen". DJBooth. The DJ Booth, LLC. April 4, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ a b Reid, Shaheem (May 14, 2012). "Rico Love Talks Rick Ross, Usher Collaboration "Touch N' You"". XXL. Harris Publications. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "Touch'N You (feat. Usher) – Single by Rick Ross". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ "Video: Rick Ross f/ Usher – 'Touch'N You'". Rap-Up.com. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2012-09-06.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles – Issue Date: 2012-06-09" (requires registration). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ "Rick Ross Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2012". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ iTunes - Music - Touch'N You (feat. Usher) - Single by Rick Ross