In April 2020, Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd said in a cover story with Vanity Fair that "Climax" (and pop as a genre) was influenced by his debut mixtape, House of Balloons (2011). Diplo (2009), the song's producer and co-writer Classical music composer Nico Muhly contributed with the song's string arrangement. I was making something like a minimal techno record with Atlanta strip clubs in mind." According to Diplo, Usher proposed the idea of "tak the strip club to the stadium" with the song's production.
He later said of his direction for the song, "the idea of pushing cut-off on a synth used so much in progressive house music but pulling back. Diplo originally pursued a house music sound based on a chord progression he wrote, but changed his direction after working in the recording studio alone on what he called a "wildfire" beat. Usher and Diplo worked on the song's production for two months, recording in studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta. He was relating with me about the idea and how many times you think things are perfect and feel that way but they can pass." They discussed the concept throughout the song's development and how it relates to Usher's life, as Diplo "tried to help realise these lyrics and feelings." After conceiving some melody lines, they wrote the song in about an hour. It was a sad feeling but it was beautiful. Diplo recounted the experience in an interview for The Guardian, saying that "I had explained to him about a moment I had with a girl where I felt like I could die with her and be content, but I didn't and life moved on, and that point in my life was over. Usher wanted to expand his music's style and depth by working with Diplo. Diplo introduced the song's concept to Usher, who was working with him on a new album. "Climax" was written by Usher, Redd Stylez, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Diplo, who also produced the song. In 2013, "Climax" won Usher a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly named it one of the best singles of 2012. "Climax" was received with widespread critic acclaim, who commended its musical direction, lyrics, Usher's singing, and Diplo's production. It peaked at number 17 and charted for 20 weeks, and also reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, becoming Usher's 12th number-one single on the chart. According to Usher, the song is primarily about the complications of a relationship, despite the lyrics' sexual overtones.Īs a single, "Climax" debuted at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, with 31,000 digital units sold in its first week. The song is a quiet storm slow jam with electronic influences, and lyrics about the turning point of a relationship. Usher and Diplo worked on the song for two months as part of their collaboration for the former's album. The song was written by Usher, Ariel Rechtshaid, Redd Stylez, and Diplo, who also produced the song. It was released on February 22, 2012, by RCA Records as the lead single from his 2012 studio album Looking 4 Myself.
" Climax" is a song by American singer-songwriter Usher.
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