Slow Dance

Keri Hilson

About Slow Dance

"Slow Dance" is a song by American recording artist Keri Hilson. Written with American singer Justin Timberlake, the song was penned while she was a guest on the British leg of Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow tour. The writing team also included Johnkenum D. Spivery, as well as Timbaland protégés The Royal Court and Jim Beanz, who with Skyz Muzik produced the track. The song serves as the sixth single from her debut studio album, In a Perfect World.... Giving off a psychedelic vibe and compared to 1980's Prince ballads and Ciara slow burners, the song received generally positive reviews, complimenting its musical backdrop and vulnerable lyrical appeal. Hilson originally premiered the song at her producer/mentor Polow da Don's launch party for his record label, Zone 4, in Atlanta in July 2007, and later performed it several times as promoting it as In A Perfect World's sixth single. The song was not adequately receptive in the United States, reaching forty-nine on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Two music videos for the song were shot, the Chris Robinson-directed second version being used as the official video. The video features Hilson at getting ready and enjoying herself at a party, featuring appearances by Monica, Chris Brown, former Pussycat Dolls member Melody Thornton and Omarion, among others. She performed the song as a part of a medley at the 2009 Soul Train Music Awards. 


Year:
2009
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Come here baby, sometimes I just wanna dance with you.
Hold me like this!
Just rock with me.

Put your arms around me boy,
I got something to show you, tonight.
And you know I need your undivided attention baby.
Whoa
Ain't no other girl can rock your world like I
So

Rewind,
Make this moment last forever babe.
Feels like your body is calling me.

But I don't
I don't want to come on to strong,
But something happens when we slow dance.
Something happens when we slow dance.
(when we slow dance)
I try to be lady like
But I got you here tonight
But something happens when we slow dance
(when we slow dance)

Talking with my fingertips,
Yeah, yeah
I got so much to say babe
Words just get in the way baby (the way baby)
Lets see can you read my hips, read between the lines (read yeah)
As we bump and grind just makes it better from behind
So one more time

Rewind,
Make this moment last forever babe.
Your body is calling me

I don't want to come on to strong,
But something happens when we slow dance.
Something happens when we slow dance.
I try to be lady like
But I got you here tonight
But something happens when we slow dance

Got you in my element.
Time to represent who you with.
The whole world is staring at the both of us
And I'm giving you all my love x2

This one for the dance floor, strictly for the dance floor x4

I don't want to come on to strong,
But something happens when we slow dance.
Something happens when we slow dance.
I try to be lady like
But I got you here tonight
But something happens when we slow dance

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Keri Hilson

Keri Lynn Hilson (born December 5, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She was born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, and spent most of her youth working with producer Anthony Dent, as a songwriter and background vocalist for several R&B and hip hop artists. By the age of 14, Hilson had secured a record deal with the girl group D'Signe, who later disbanded. She attended Emory University in Atlanta, while she continued writing songs for artists, including Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige, with the production and songwriting team, The Clutch. In 2006, Hilson signed with American rapper and producer Timbaland's record label, Mosley Music. Her breakthrough came the following year after appearing on Timbaland's single, "The Way I Are", which top… more »

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Written by: JOHNKENUM SPIVERY, JAMES DAVID WASHINGTON, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KERI HILSON, KING LOGAN, LESLIE HARMON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Slow Dance" is a song by American singer-songwriter Keri Hilson. It was released in 2009 as part of her debut album "In a Perfect World..."
Not a Single
Even though it wasn't released as a single, "Slow Dance" became a fan's favorite and received significant airplay due to its catching vibes.
Collaboration
This song features American musician, The-Dream. However, his contribution is uncredited.
Song Duration
"Slow Dance" is approximately 4 minutes, 23 seconds long.
Music Genre
The song fits primarily within the genre of R&B, and it also incorporates a prominent synth-pop and electropop style.
Songwriting
Hilson wrote "Slow Dance" with C. "Tricky" Stewart and Terius "The-Dream" Nash. The-Dream also produced the song.
Album Success
Hilson's debut album reached the top five on the Billboard 200 chart. It showed her music versatility, with "Slow Dance" being an example of her ability to create an R&B soft ballad contrasting with other hip-hop or pop tunes in the album.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Slow Dance" talk about the seduction between two lovers, enacted through the act of slow dancing.
Critic Acclaim
Even though not released as a single, the song was often highlighted and praised in reviews of the album. Critics complimented its sultry vibe and Hilson's vocal performance.
Live Performances
Keri Hilson has often included "Slow Dance" in her live performances, despite the song never being commercially released as a single.
Unofficial Remix
Rapper Rick Ross released an unofficial remix of "Slow Dance," which gained popularity and further increased the song's exposure.
Music Video Absence
Unlike other songs on the album, "Slow Dance" didn't receive an official music video.
Record Label
The song and Hilson's debut album "In A Perfect World…" were both released under the labels Mosley Music Group and Zone 4.

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