Sexy Love
"Sexy Love" is a song by American R&B singer Ne-Yo. It was released on June 6, 2006, as the fourth and final North American single from his debut studio album, In My Own Words. Outside North America, it served as the album's second and final single except in Australia, where "When You're Mad" was also released. "Sexy Love" peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the UK Singles Chart.
Background
Unlike his previous song "So Sick", "Sexy Love" describes a man's feelings towards his girlfriend and that he is deeply in love with her that he's somewhat addicted to her, and that there's nothing better he'd rather do than to be with his girlfriend. Ne-Yo performed the song on the July 6, 2006, episode of So You Think You Can Dance. On June 27, 2006, he also performed it at the 2006 BET Awards. A remix of the song was made, featuring Candace Jones. Another remix was featuring Roc-A-Fella artist Tru Life. There is also a remix to the song that features rapper Joe Budden as well as a version that features rapper Juelz Santana.
Composition
"Sexy Love" is written in the key of E major with a tempo of 94 beats per minute. The song follows a chord progression of ABGm7, and Ne-Yo's vocals span from G4 to B5.
A music video for "Sexy Love" was directed by Anthony Mandler.