Nice & Slow

Usher

About Nice & Slow

"Nice & Slow" is a 1998 single from Usher's second album My Way. It became his first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1998. The song was written by Usher, Brian and Brandon Casey of the R&B group Jagged Edge, Manuel Seal Jr. and Jermaine Dupri.


Year:
1997
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Ah what cha doing
Really
You know I'm coming over right
(now baby tell what you wanna do with me)
Now you got it hot for me already baby
Okay
I'll be there in about uh, give me ten minutes
Be ready
Ah
Wear that little thing I like

(now baby tell what you wanna do with me)
It's seven o' clock
On the dot
I'm in my drop top
Cruisin the streets - oh yeah
I gotta real pretty - pretty little thang that's waiting for me
I pull up
Anticipating good love
Don't keep me waiting
I got plans to put my hands in places
I never seen girl you know what I mean

Let me take you to a place nice and quiet
There ain't no one there to interrupt
Ain't gotta rush
I just want to take it nice and slow
(now baby tell what you wanna do with me)
See I've been waiting for this for so long
We'll be makin' love until the sun cones up
Baby
I just wanna take it nice and slow
(now baby tell what you wanna do with me)

now here we are
Drivin' round town
Contemplating where I'm gonna lay you down
Girl you got me sayin'
My, may, may, - May
I wish that I - I
Could pull over
And get this thing stated right now
I wanna do something freaky to you baby
So call out my name

They call me US-HER-RA-YM-OMD
Now baby tell me what you wanna do with me
Gotta nigga from feenin' like Jocdeci
Every time that you roll with me,holdin' me
Tryin to get control of me
Nice and Slowly
You know
Never lettin' go
Never messin' up the flow
This is how the hook go

Let me take you to a place nice and quiet
There ain't no one there to interrupt
Ain't gotta rush
I just want to take it nice and slow
(now baby tell what you wanna do with me)
See I've been waiting for this for so long
We'll be makin' love until the sun cones up
Baby
I just wanna take it nice and slow
(now baby tell what you wanna do with me)

Now tell me
Do you wanna get freaky
Cause I'll freak you right I will
I'll freak you like one has ever made you feel
I'll freak you right I will
I'll freak you right I will
I'll freak you like one has ever made you feel - yeah
(now baby tell what you wanna do with me)

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Usher

Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, "Nice & Slow". The album has been certified 6-times platinum by the RIAA. His follow-up album, 8701, produced the Billboard Hot 100 number one hits "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad". The album has been certified 4-times platinum by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: Brian Casey, Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond, Manuel Lonnie Seal

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Nice & Slow" was released as a single on January 6, 1998.
Album Details
The song is from Usher's second studio album, "My Way".
Chart Performance
"Nice & Slow" peaked at number 1 on the US Billboards Hot 100.
Music Genre
"Nice & Slow" is categorized into the R&B and Soul music genre.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Usher, along with Brian Casey, Brandon Casey, Manuel Seal Jr, and Jermaine Dupri.
Producers
It was jointly produced by talent duo Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal Jr.
Reception
"Nice & Slow" was universally acclaimed, with critics praising Usher's vocal delivery and the song's sensual vibe.
Music Video
The music video for "Nice & Slow" was noted for its narrative style. It takes place in Paris, France, showcasing Usher playing a secret agent.
Live Performances
The song has been part of setlists on several of Usher's tours, including his Evolution 8701 Tour (2002) and The UR Experience Tour (2014).
Recognition
As of 2010, "Nice & Slow" was named one of Billboard’s top 40 hits of the decade.
Certification
"Nice & Slow" received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, indicating over one million units sold.
Notable Lyrics
"Nice & Slow" is famous for its smooth romantic lyrics including the lines, "I just wanna take it nice and slow".
Song Meaning
The song details Usher's intent to provide his lover with a romantic, sensual experience.
Impact
This song helped to establish Usher as a significant figure in the R&B genre in the late 90s.
Sample
"Nice & Slow" borrows a sample from the song "Love T.K.O." by Teddy Pendergrass.

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