Champagne Life
| "Champagne Life" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Ne-Yo | ||||
| from the album Libra Scale | ||||
| Released |
July 20, 2010 (See radio and release information) | |||
| Format | Digital download | |||
| Recorded | 2010 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length |
5:24 (Album version) 4:12 (Single & video version) | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Writer(s) | Shaffer Smith | |||
| Producer(s) | D. DoRogh Gough | |||
| Ne-Yo singles chronology | ||||
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"Champagne Life" is the second single from American singer Ne-Yo's fourth studio album, Libra Scale. The song premiered on radio on June 5, 2010.[1]
Background
The song's producer D. DoRohn Gough said about working with Ne-Yo on the song: "My desire is to influence a culture with music that feels good. I am honored that Ne-Yo is allowing me to display this music on a global stage.".[1]
Music video
The video premiered on July 14, 2010 along with the video for "Beautiful Monster".[2] The video shows Ne-Yo to be a part of a crime fighting group that's living the life with money, women and fame. Narratively, it is the first of a thematic trilogy of music videos, followed by the videos for "One in a Million" and "Beautiful Monster".
Remix
An unofficial remix was released with Fabolous & Rick Ross.
Critical reception
Rap-Up magazine said that "Ne-Yo pops the cork and toasts to the good life on “Champagne Life”. [He] evokes his idol Michael Jackson on the slinky production, which goes down smoothly".[3] Mark Edward Nero from About.com praised the song, saying that it's "a Michael Jackson-esque tune about enjoying the type of life where "trouble is a bubble in a champagne glass" and "dreams and reality are one and the same". He also said that the song is catchier than "Beautiful Monster".[4]
Live performances
Ne-Yo performed "Champagne Life" at Power 106's Powerhouse 2010 concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on June 19, 2010.[5]
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Japan Hot 100[6] | 35 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 75 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[7] | 11 |
| US Rhythmic | 31 |
Radio and release information
Radio adds
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Purchaseable release
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References
- 1 2 "Metro Detroit Producer Lands Ne-Yo's Single For Urban Radio". I-newswire.com. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Videos: Ne-Yo – 'Champagne Life' + 'Beautiful Monster'". Rap-Up.com. 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "New Music: Ne-Yo – 'Champagne Life'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "New Music: Ne-Yo - "Champagne Life"". Randb.about.com. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Rap-Up TV: Ne-Yo Performs New Singles at Powerhouse". Rap-Up.com. 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ Champagne Life – Japan Hot 100
- ↑ "Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs & Singles Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "®R&R :: Going For Adds™ :: Rhythmic". Gfa.radioandrecords.com. 2010-07-20. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Champagne Life: Ne-Yo: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-02-20.