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"If I Never See Your Face Once again" | ||||
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Single by Maroon 5 featuring Rihanna | ||||
from the album It Won't Be Before long Before Long and Good Daughter Gone Bad: Reloaded | ||||
Released | May ii, 2008 (2008-05-02) | |||
Recorded | 2007 | |||
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Label | A&1000 Octone | |||
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"If I Never Meet Your Face Again" on YouTube | ||||
"If I Never See Your Face up Over again" is a song past American pop rock band Maroon 5 from the June 2008 re-release of the group's 2nd studio anthology, It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007), which serves as the band'south fourth and concluding single from the album. It was as well included on the June 2008 re-release of Rihanna'due south tertiary studio album entitled Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (2008), which also serving every bit the 2nd single from the reloaded edition of her album. The song was originally included on the standard version of the band's album without the inclusion of Rihanna. It was written past band members Adam Levine and James Valentine, with production of the song helmed by Christopher "Catchy" Stewart, Mike Elizondo, Mark Endert, Marking "Spike" Stent and Maroon 5. It was released as an extended play (EP) in Australia on May 22, 2007, and as an official unmarried on May ii, 2008, in the United States.
"If I Never Meet Your Face Again" was originally intended to be a duet with Janet Jackson and appear on her Subject area album, although label problems interfered.[1] The collaboration with Rihanna later came to fruition when Levine asked her to add her vocal to the remix version, which she accepted. "If I Never See Your Face Again" is a pop and R&B song featuring instrumentation provided by synthesizers and a guitar. The song received a mixed response from music critics, who praised the song's composition but criticized Levine and Rihanna's song performance. The vocal's accompanying music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and shot on an indoor soundstage in Castaic, California. The song was nominated for All-time Pop Collaboration With Vocals at the 2009 Grammy Awards, marking the start nomination in the category for both artists. It was likewise featured on The Hills and He's Simply Not That Into You, equally the song's original version.
Background [edit]
"If I Never See Your Face Again" was written by Adam Levine and James Valentine, two of the 5 band members from Maroon five.[2] Product of the song was helmed by Mike Elizondo, Mike Endert, Mike "Fasten" Stent, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Maroon 5.[2] It was recorded by "Spike" Stent at Conway Studios, Hollywood, CA; Glenwood Place Studios, Burbank, CA and Phantom Studios, Westlake Village, CA.[2] The vocal was originally intended to be a duet with Janet Jackson and appear on her Discipline album, but due to label problems Rihanna later appeared on the vocal.[1]
The song was included on the standard version of Information technology Won't Exist Presently Before long without the inclusion of Rihanna, however, Levine stated in an interview with James Montgomery for MTV News whilst on ready of the accompanying music video that he wanted to try something different for the album's re-release.[3] The singer continued, saying that he asked Rihanna to do some "$.25 and pieces" in the recording studio and that it came together very q,""/uickly.[iii] Levine stated that if there is "magic" between ii artists, then "you don't fifty-fifty have to remember most it."[3] During the interview, Rihanna confirmed that the vocal would exist the merely 1 to feature a collaboration on her re-release of Skilful Girl Gone Bad, revealing that she had ever wanted to work with the grouping and was honored when they contacted her.[3] "If I Never See Your Confront Again" was released equally a single in the United States on May two, 2008.[4]
Composition [edit]
"If I Never See Your Face Again" is a popular[7] and R&B vocal,[5] which lasts for three:18 (3 minutes, 18 seconds).[4] The song was composed using common fourth dimension in the key of G-sharp small, with a moderate groove of 106 beats per minute.[8] Instrumentation is provided by synths,[9] and a guitar.[10] A reviewer for IGN noted that "If I Never See Your Confront Once again" is complete with "slinky synth insinuations,"[9] whilst Jerome Blakeney for BBC wrote that it is a "guitar drenched" and "synth-crunching" song.[10] Alex Fletcher for Digital Spy commented that the song incorporated a "jagged" apply of synthesizers.[xi] For the most role of the song, Levine sings in his falsetto register,[9] [eleven] whilst Rihanna adopts "silky tone".[11]
Critical reception [edit]
Upon the release of Information technology Won't Be Shortly Earlier Long, music critics commented on the original version of the song, which does not include guest vocals by Rihanna. Jerome Blakeney for BBC wrote that "If I Never See Your Face Once again", along with another It Won't Be Soon Earlier Long track "Makes Me Wonder", were "monster weapons of mass-marketing aimed at the feet and riding on swathes of string-drenched, synth-crunching disco."[10] A reviewer for IGN was complimentary of 'If I Never See Your Confront Again', writing that it is difficult to resist listening to the song.[ix] The reviewer as well noted that Levine appeared to adopt a song style reminiscent of techniques employed by Justin Timberlake, writing "Like Justin Timberlake it's all about the high pitched tenor falsetto and some sinewy grooves."[9]
Bill Lamb for About.com noted that "If I Never Run into Your Face Again" and "Makes Me Wonder" appeared to be inspired by British jazz funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai, writing "Any Jamiroquai fan may call foul if they mind to 'If I Never See Your Face Again' or 'Makes Me Wonder'."[12] Sal Cinquemani was disquisitional of the vocal, labeling it as "nasty."[13] Alex Fletcher for Digital Spy disapproved of the collaboration betwixt the band and Rihanna, with specific thoughts on Levine and Rihanna's pairing.[xi] Fletcher was disquisitional of their vocal performance, writing that their voices clashed with 1 another and that "the sexual chemistry radar for the pairing registers at cipher."[11] Fletcher commented about the song further, writing that information technology should never have left the recording studio.[xi]
Accolades [edit]
Chart performance [edit]
"If I Never Meet Your Face Again" achieved moderate chart success on singles charts around the world. It debuted on the Australian Singles Chart at number 28 June 1, 2008, and peaked at number 11 in its sixth week.[15] The vocal debuted on the New Zealand Singles Chart at number 37 on June nine, 2008, and peaked at number 21 the following week.[16] In Europe, the song debuted and peaked at number 15 on the Italian Singles Chart on July 17, 2008.[17] The song remained on the chart for i calendar week.[17] It debuted on the Dutch Singles Chart at number 35 on June 14, 2008, and peaked at number 20 the following week.[18] The song fluctuated between positions in the twenties and seventies for 13 weeks.[18] It debuted on the Danish Singles Chart at number 36 on July 27, 2008, and peaked at number 31 in its sixth week.[19]
"If I Never See Your Face Once again" debuted on the Swiss Singles Chart at number 61 on June 29, 2008, and peaked at number 52 the following week, where it remained in its third week.[xx] Information technology debuted on the Austrian Singles Chart at number 67 on September five, 2008, and peaked at number 54 the post-obit week.[21] "If I Never Meet Your Face Again" debuted and peaked on the Uk Singles Chart at number 28 on June 14, 2008.[22] Over the post-obit two weeks, the song descend down the top-40, earlier falling out in its third calendar week. The vocal made a re-entry on the chart at number 36 on July 7, 2008.[23] In the United States, the song peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 26, 2008.[24] It peaked at number 10 on the Adult Pop Songs chart; number xxx on the Pop Songs chart and 21 on the Hot Digital Songs chart.[24]
Music video [edit]
The vocal's accompanying music video was directed by Anthony Mandler,[25] and shot on an indoor soundstage in Castaic, California on April 23, 2008.[25] The concept for the video was "high-end erotica".[25] In an interview with James Montgomery for MTV News whilst on set up of the music video, Levine provided a summary of what the video would entail, saying: "Information technology'southward this kind of ultra-glamorous, photography-based, tardily-'70s/ early-'80s situation. It'southward really fashionable and really beautiful ... It'southward the most choreographed matter I've ever done, because usually I merely get up there and screw around. But with Rihanna, it'southward completely different and and then cool." In response, Rihanna continued to say that "I don't exercise a lot of videos where I have so much chemistry with the other artist, and this is only my second duet in a video ... It'south actually intense, because you lot take to piece of work with each other and then much. It's new for me, but I'm enjoying it."[25]
The video was fabricated bachelor to download digitally via iTunes on May 13, 2008.[26]
Synopsis [edit]
The video begins with the sound of a ticking clock and Levine and Rihanna sitting contrary each other at a table, borer their hands and staring at one another. Maroon 5 outset to play their instruments as Rihanna sits and watches them. The tabular array and band scenes are intercut with each other for the commencement verse and chorus. In the second verse, Levine and Rihanna appear to argue and endeavor to ignore the other's advances. Rihanna lies suggestively on a bed while Levine sits on a chair with his caput turned in the opposite direction for the bridge. For the terminal chorus, the pair appear to reconcile, ending with Levine finally giving in to temptation. He walks to the terminate of the tabular array where Rihanna sits and caresses her neck, causing her to lean towards him seductively. The 2 nearly kiss every bit the video ends.
Formats and rail listings [edit]
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Credits and personnel [edit]
Recording
- Recorded at Conway Studios, Hollywood, CA; Glenwood Identify Studios, Burbank, CA; Phantom Studios, Westlake Village, CA; House of Dejection Studios, Encino, CA and Henson Studios, Hollywood, CA.
- Mixed at Scream Studios, Miami, FL.
Personnel Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Proficient Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded, Def Jam Recordings.[2]
Charts [edit]
Certifications [edit]
Release history [edit]
References [edit]
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