Crawl (song)
| Crawl | |
|---|---|
| Chris Brown | |
| publication | November 24, 2009 |
| length | 3:58 |
| Genre (s) | Contemporary R&B , Pop |
| Author (s) | Chris Brown, Adam Messinger , Nasri Atweh , Luke Boyd |
| Publisher (s) | Jive Records |
| album | graffiti |
Crawl is a song by the American musician Chris Brown . It was released on November 24th, 2009 as the second and final single from Brown's third studio album Graffiti and was released on the same day as the promo record " Sing Like Me ". After the release, the track reached number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 35 in the UK charts, which the single fell short of the success of the previously released song " I Can Transform Ya ", which had reached number 20 in the US at the time.
Background and publication
The song, which was written by Chris Brown, Adam Messinger, Nasri Atweh and Luke Boyd, leaked on October 21, 2009, the day after the leak of the song " Russian Roulette " by Brown's ex-girlfriend Rihanna . Since the title deals thematically with a failed relationship, the media largely assumed a connection to the one in February 2009 through a violent argument between Brown and Rihanna. Since Rihanna's publication confirmed this assumption, numerous comparisons between the two singles took place in the media. It turned Bill Lamb noted that Rihanna "elected by exploring violence a very dark path while Brown with his music expresses the hope that the relationship could begin again" with their title.
Brown himself said in an interview with MTV News that the song was not related to Rihanna or any other previous relationship of his. He also stated that the theme of the title was universal, even if it was about love. In his opinion, the text can also be related to “war or death in a family”.
| country | date | format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | November 24, 2009 | Download |
| December 8, 2009 | Rhythmic Contemporary Radio | |
| Germany | March 26, 2010 | Download |
Music video
background
The music video was shot by Joseph Kahn , who also appeared in this role in Brown's songs " Forever " and " I Can Transform Ya " as well as " Drop It Low ". The American contemporary R&B singer Cassie acted as the female lead in the clip . Kahn, who had already shot the video for Britney Spears comeback single " Womanizer " in 2008, said of his engagement that he was "possibly the man who record companies come to when they need help".
In an interview with MTV , Kahn commented on the conception of the video. For example, he said that the idea behind the video came from Brown himself. In addition, the clip "clearly tells the personal story of Brown". Kahn also drew a comparison between the two singles " I Can Transform Ya " and "Crawl" and concluded that the latter "is his favorite video as it is probably the most personal thing Brown has ever done."
Summary
In the first scene of the video, Brown is seen sitting on the edge of a bed, wearing a white shirt. When the music starts and he starts to sing, the viewer sees his heart glow red and beating against his chest. Then Brown leaves the house on a winter night and goes into an alley. Then he walks along some shop fronts and sees again and again pictures of Cassie , who is playing his beloved video for him. He then notices how photographers take pictures of the woman, whereas she does not notice him. After a few more sequences, the girl notices Brown and they approach each other, but despite various hints, they don't kiss. Later the video ends with some dance scenes.
success
reception
The title achieved average reviews in its reviews. For example, Greg Kot wrote that the song was one of several songs on the Graffiti album that "flirted with a public apology". He also believed that a "funeral aid" was hanging over the song and that the narrator was longing for a second chance. Jon Caramanica, who wrote a review for the New York Times , rated "Crawl" and "So Cold," another song from Brown's third studio album, as "thought-provoking." Even so, neither title would really correspond to a mea culpa . He also added that Brown came across as "languishing and gently justifying" during these moments.
Commercial win
In the charts of the United Kingdom the song rose to number 35, in Germany it did not reach a place. In the USA, it was ranked 68th in its first week in December 2009, before reaching its highest ranking in its fifth week of 53rd in January. With this ranking, the track behind " Wall to Wall ", " No Bullshit " and " Wet the Bed " is the most unsuccessful song on the Billboard Hot 100 .
| Charts | Top ranking | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Chart placements | ||
 United Kingdom (OCC)
|
35 (12 weeks) | 12 |
 United States (Billboard)
|
53 (9 weeks) | 9 |
Live performances
Brown sang the song during his Fan Appreciation Tour , which took place in 2009. He also appeared on SOS Saving Ourselves: Hope for Haiti Telethon , a fundraising campaign organized by Black Entertainment Television for the benefit of the victims of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti , and sang “Crawl” as well as “ With You ”.
Contributors
Source: album booklet
- Songwriting - Christopher Brown , Nasri Atweh , J. Thomas , Luke Boyd , Adam Messinger
- Music Producers - Adam Messinger, Nasri Atweh (both as: The Messengers )
- Backing vocals - Adam Messinger, Nasri Atweh
- Recording - Brian Springer
- Mixing - Manny Marroquin , Christian Plata (Assistant), Erik Madrid (Assistant)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Jayson Rodriguez: Chris Brown's New Single, 'Crawl,' Hits The Internet . mtv.com. October 21, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ↑ Bill Lamb: Chris Brown Releases New Single "Crawl" - A Message to Rihanna? . top40.about.com. October 21, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ↑ a b Jayson Rodriguez, Sway Calloway: Chris Brown Says 'Crawl' Isn't Just About Rihanna . mtv.com. November 13, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ↑ Amazon.com:Crawl : Chris Brown . Amazon.com. Retrieved April 8, 2010.
- ↑ Airplay Archive . FMQB. Retrieved April 8, 2010.
- ↑ Crawl: Chris Brown: Amazon.co.uk: Music . Amazon.de. Retrieved April 8, 2010.
- ↑ a b c Jocelyn Vena, Matt Elias: Chris Brown 'Crawl' Director Says Video Is 'Very Personal' . mtv.com. November 13, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ↑ Jocelyn Vena: Chris Brown's 'Crawl' Video Makes A 'Big Statement,' Director Says . mtv.com. October 28, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ Greg Kot: Album review: Chris Brown, 'Graffiti' . leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com. December 1, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ Jon Caramanica: Critics' Choice - New CDs . nytimes.com. December 6, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ↑ Chart trend UK, USA
- ↑ a b Chart sources: UK US
- ^ Shaheem Reid: Chris Brown Shows 'Fan Appreciation' At New York Concert . mtv.com. December 16, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
- ↑ Chris Brown Pumps Up 'SOS: Help For Haiti' Crowd . vh1.com. February 5, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2012.