WE (Warm Embrace)

"WE (Warm Embrace)", also known by the simplified title "Warm Embrace", is a song by American singer and songwriter Chris Brown, released by RCA Records as the second single from his tenth studio album, Breezy, on April 1, 2022.^[2][3]

"WE (Warm Embrace)"
Single by Chris Brown
from the album Breezy
Released	April 1, 2022
Recorded	2020–2022
Genre	R&B hip hop soul^[1]
Length	3:55
Label	RCA CBE
Songwriter(s)	Chris Brown Ellery "EMack" McKinney Wilbart McCoy III Bernard Belle Teddy Riley
Lyricist(s)	Christopher Brown Ellery "EMack" McKinney Wilbart McCoy III
Producer(s)	Don City
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Iffy" (2022) "WE (Warm Embrace)" (2022) "Monalisa (Remix)" (2022)
Music video
"Warm Embrace" on YouTube

Composition

"Warm Embrace" is an R&B slow jam that contains an interpolation of Guy's 1991 single "Let's Chill".^[4][5][6] According to Vibe the "romantic" content of the song "eases away from his recent trajectory of hyper-sexual music" being part of the crooner's "soft side".^[7]

Critical reception

The song received critical acclaim. Mya Abraham of Vibe praised the track as "endearing", and stated that its sound is reminiscent of ’80s R&B.^[7] Keithan Samuels of Rated R&B found the song to be "sweet-sounding".^[6] HotNewHipHop called the song a "sensual slow jam", and complimented its "clever interpolation".^[5]

Music video

The song's accompanying music video was released on June 21, 2022, and featured a cameo by American singer Normani. Additionally, it was directed by Arrad.^[8][9]

Charts

Chart performance for "WE (Warm Embrace)"

Chart (2022)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[10]	4
South Africa (RISA)^[11]	59
US Billboard Hot 100^[12]	79
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)^[13]	27
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[14]	22
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)^[15]	13

References

1. "Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)"". Complex.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
2. "Chris Brown reveals cover art and release date for new album 'BREEZY'". Revolt.tv. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
3. "Chris Brown Drops New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". Rap-up.com. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
4. "Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)"". Complex Networks.
5. "Chris Brown Samples An R&B Classic On His "WE (Warm Embrace)" Single". HotNewHipHop.com. April 1, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
6. "Chris Brown Releases New Single 'WE (Warm Embrace)'". April 2022.
7. "Alex Isley, Kehlani, Chris Brown, and More Prove R&B is Winning This New Music Friday". April 2022.
8. "New Video: Chris Brown - 'WE (Warm Embrace)' [Starring Normani] - That Grape Juice". Thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
9. "Chris Brown and Normani Turn Up the Heat in 'WE (Warm Embrace)' Video | Rap-Up". Rap-up.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
10. "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Nztop40.co.nz.
11. "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 26-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
12. "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
13. "Chris Brown Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
14. "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
15. "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.