AllMusic editor Andy Kellman said that the song is the best one out of Royalty. The co-host of The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne tha God, defined the song as "the best R&B record in the past 15 years" along with " Adorn" by Miguel. "Back to Sleep" received widespread acclaim from music critics. Kelly, Usher, Tank, and an additional verse from fellow R&B singer and actor Tyrese Gibson Critical reception The song featured previously released verses from R. On July 15, 2016, another remix version was released, titled "Secret Garden Remix". On August 29, 2016, R&B singer Brandy shared a version of the song with Brown. Part 2 features Miguel, August Alsina, and Trey Songz, and was released as "Back to Sleep (Remix)" on April 8, while Part 3 was released on April 10 as "Back To Sleep (Legends Remix)", and features Tank, R. Part 1 features Usher and ZAYN, and was released as "Back to Sleep (Remix)" on Februin addition to verses from Usher and ZAYN, the remix also features a new verse from Brown where he mentions his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran and cancels out the rest of the song except the chorus and bridge. Kelly, ( left) and Usher ( right) are two of the many artists that appeared on remixes of the track.Ĭhris Brown has released three remixes to the song. The song was included on all the setlists of Brown's tours after its dropping. Live performances īrown promoted the song with live performances on televised shows and festivals, including Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Taraji & Terrence's White Hot Holidays, the "Lil' Weezyana Fest 2016", and the 3rd iHeartRadio Music Awards. Intercut with performance clips where Brown sings the song in a club. After Brown and his girlfriend get intimate, showing them kissing and touching on display in the shower and bedroom. The video begins, after the conclusion of Brown's " Fine by Me" music video, and starts with Brown making a call to his girlfriend, insisting that he come over even though it's late at night. The music video for "Back to Sleep" was directed by Brown. The video begins after the conclusion of Brown's " Fine By Me" music video. On December 14, 2015, Brown uploaded the music video for "Back to Sleep" on his YouTube and Vevo account. Chris wonders if she’ll leave him a spare key, but then cautions, “But if you keep the door unlocked, be ready”". so he too can be healed (“f-k”), then tuck her in for actual sleep. īrad Wete of Billboard analyzed its lyrical content by saying that "Brown stars, most likely, as himself - fresh off a late night flight into town where, hopefully (but honestly, certainly) a beauty he’s yearning for will stay awake long enough for him to arrive at 3:30 a.m. The production of the song infuses elements of new school R&B with elements of '80s pop, and is a based on roland TR-808 beats. "Back to Sleep" is an R&B, mid-tempo slow jam about late night sex, that features beats and minor influences of funk, reminiscent of Marvin Gaye's 1982 song " Sexual Healing". The videoclip displays an intimate sexual situation between Brown and his loved one.īrown for the song was inspired by Marvin Gaye's 1982 song " Sexual Healing" Its music video was released on December 14, 2015, and is part of Royalty music videos storyline, following the conclusion of Brown's " Fine By Me" music video. The song became its most successful from the album Royalty, peaking at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song received comparisons to Brown's previous singles " Take You Down" (2008) and " No Bullshit" (2011), and also to Marvin Gaye's 1982 song " Sexual Healing", for its similar musical direction.
Some critics defined it as the best R&B song of its decade. The song received universal acclaim from contemporary music critics, noting it as one of the album's highlights, celebrating its production and Brown's vocal performance. Three official remixes of the song were released during the first months of 2016, one featuring Usher and ZAYN, another one featuring Miguel, August Alsina, and Trey Songz, and the last one featuring Tank, R. The song was released as the album's third single and its first urban single on November 5, 2015. " Back to Sleep", also known by the censored version title " Sex You Back to Sleep", is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown from his seventh studio album Royalty. 2015 single by Chris Brown "Back to Sleep"
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