"U 2 Luv" is a song by American singer-songwriters Ne-Yo and Jeremih. It was released on May 29, 2020.^[2] The song interpolates elements of two classic 1980s hits – Mtume's "Juicy Fruit" and Zapp's "Computer Love".^[3] On October 23, 2020, an official remix was released, featuring rapper Lil Durk and singer Queen Naija.

The song peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Ne-Yo's first appearance on the charts since 2014's "Time of Our Lives". Eventually, the song was included on his eighth studio album, Self Explanatory (2022).

Background

Ne-Yo described the song on Instagram, referencing the COVID-19 quarantine: "My friend Jeremih and I have created the perfect soundtrack for you and quarantine bae".^[4]

Music video

The video was uploaded on August 8, 2020, directed by Chad Tennies and Caleb Seales. The visual follows Ne-Yo and his wife, Crystal Renay, as they take to the floor of a closed roller skating rink – with a cameo from comedian Jess Hilarious – while Jeremih and his girlfriend enjoy a cozy night at home.^[5]

Charts

Chart (2020)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[6]	66
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[7]	20
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[8]	19

References

^ "U 2 Luv - Jeremih, Ne-Yo". AllMusic. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
^ "U 2 Luv - Single by Ne-Yo & Jeremih". Retrieved October 30, 2020 – via Apple Music.
^ Rashed, Ayana (May 29, 2020). "Ne-Yo's New Single – "U 2 LUV" Ft. Jeremih Is Out Today". Respect. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
^ Samuels, Keithan (May 29, 2020). "Ne-Yo Enlists Jeremih for New Single 'U 2 Luv'". RatedRnB. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
^ "Ne-Yo and Jeremih Bring Romance in New 'U 2 Luv' Visual". urbanbridgez.com. August 8, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
^ "Ne-Yo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.

v t e Ne-Yo
Discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	In My Own Words Because of You Year of the Gentleman Libra Scale R.E.D. Non-Fiction Good Man Self Explanatory
Compilation albums	Ne-Yo: The Collection
Singles	"Stay" "So Sick" "When You're Mad" "Sexy Love" "Because of You" "Do You" "Can We Chill" "Go On Girl" "Closer" "Miss Independent" "Single" "Mad" "Part of the List" "Never Knew I Needed" "Beautiful Monster" "Champagne Life" "One in a Million" "Lazy Love" "Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)" "Don't Make Em Like You" "Forever Now" "Incredible" "Money Can't Buy" "She Knows" "Time of Our Lives" "Coming with You" "Another Love Song" "Good Man" "Push Back" "U 2 Luv"
Featured singles	"Back Like That" "Make Me Better" "Sexual Healing" "Hate That I Love You" "Bust It Baby (Part 2)" "Finer Things" "By My Side" "Camera Phone" "Knock You Down" "Be on You" "Baby by Me" "Angels Cry" "Super High" "Give Me Everything" "Turn All the Lights On" "Leave You Alone" "Let's Go" "Turn Around" "Play Hard" "Tonight" "Higher Place"
Promotional singles	"The Way You Move"
Other songs	"Friend Like Me" "One Shining Moment"

v t e Jeremih
Discography
Studio albums	Jeremih All About You Late Nights Merry Christmas Lil' Mama MihTy
Singles	"Birthday Sex" "Imma Star (Everywhere We Are)" "I Like" "Down on Me" "Don't Tell 'Em" "Planez" "Oui" "U 2 Luv"
Featured singles	"My Time" "I Don't Deserve You" "Do It Like You" "Amen" "My Moment" "All That (Lady)" "Party Girls" "Hold You Down" "The Body" "Bad Bitch" "Somebody" "Like Me" "Freak of the Week" "The Fix" "Switch Up" "Body" "What a Night" "Enemiez" "All Eyez" "Point Seen Money Gone" "Do You Mind" "Dangerous" "You Stay" "On Chill"
Promotional singles	"Tonight Belongs to U!"