Sensational (song)
| "Sensational" | ||||
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| Single by Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay | ||||
| from the album 11:11 | ||||
| Released | October 20, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Afrobeats | |||
| Length | 3:51 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Phillip "DJ Hardwerk" Constable | |||
| Chris Brown singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Sensational" on YouTube | ||||
"Sensational" is a song by American singer Chris Brown from his eleventh studio album 11:11. The song was released as the album's second single on October 20, 2023, under RCA Records. It features guest vocals from Nigerian singers Davido and Lojay.[1]
Composition
"Sensational" is an Afrobeats song,[2][3] produced by DJ Hardwerk, featuring guest appearances from Nigerian singers Davido and Lojay. Kayla Sandiford of Renowned for Sound described the song's composition as "jumpy lightheartedness".[2] TiVo Staff of AllMusic found "Sensational" to be an "airy" and "romantic" record.[3] According to Revolt, the track is characterized by "Brown’s infectious harmonies and straight-to-the-point subject matter".[4] HotNewHipHop noted that the song "features tropical vibes".[5]
Music video
On October 20, 2023, Brown released "Sensational" along with a music video directed by videographer Child.[6]
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands (Single Tip)[7] | 25 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 2 |
| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[9] | 12 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 45 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[11] | 22 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] | 1 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 28 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 23 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[15] | 22 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[16] | 2 |
References
- ^ "Chris Brown confirms release date and title of new song with Davido and Lojay". NotjustOk. October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Sandiford, Kayla. "Album Review: Chris Brown – 11:11 – Renowned For Sound".
- ^ a b "Chris Brown - 11:11 Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Chris Brown's new collaboration with Davido and Lojay is "Sensational"".
- ^ "Chris Brown Goes into His Afrobeat Bag with Davido and Lojay on "Sensational"". HNHH. October 20, 2023.
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (October 20, 2023). "Chris Brown Shares 'Sensational' Video Featuring Davido and Lojay". Rated R&B. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Dutch Single Tip 28/10/2023". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: November 17th, 2023 - November 23rd, 2023". TurnTable. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Brown Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved September 30, 2023.