Privacy (song)


"Privacy" is a song by American singer Chris Brown from his eighth studio album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon. It was released by RCA Records as the third single from the album on March 24, 2017.

Background

On January 4, 2017, Brown previewed two snippets on his Instagram profile from the songs "Privacy" and "Tell Me Baby", that were unreleased songs planned to be on his upcoming eighth studio album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon. On January 10, 2017, Brown posted a video of himself dancing to "Privacy" in his recording studio. It was later announced that "Privacy" would be released as the next single from Heartbreak on a Full Moon. The single was released on March 24, 2017.

Composition

"Privacy" is a R&B slow jam written by Brown and Jim Stewart, and produced by David Doman, where Brown sings the first two verses and the chorus, rapping on the third one. The lyrics talk about how Brown can't wait to be alone with his lady in the bedroom, and about spending the night with her in a sexually explicit way. The song contains a vocal interpolation of the 1990s dancehall song "Tight Up Skirt" by Red Rat in the first part of the chorus.

Music video

On March 24, 2017, Brown uploaded the audio for "Privacy" on his YouTube and Vevo account. The music video for the song was directed by Brown and shot in Los Angeles on March 27, 2017. The music video was released on April 14, 2017 on Vevo.

Synopsis

The neon-colored, dance-filled music video starts off in a Casino where Brown is walking and performing stylized dance moves on the tables, then entering an elevator, a lady catches his eye. Once following her into a room, he is transported on the stage with other superpower like dancers. At the end Brown is transported back to that hotel elevator. This time, he walks out with the girl he had been searching for, holding hands, and looking at the camera with a knowing smile.

Live performances

Chris Brown performed the track during 2017 Bet Awards, and also during a charity concert organized by Tidal, and during a free pop-up concert in New York City some days before the dropping of his album Heartbreak on a Full Moon.

Track listing

  1. "Privacy" – 3:40

    Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.

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