"Champagne Life" is the second single from American singer Ne-Yo's fourth studio album, Libra Scale (2010). The song premiered on radio on June 5, 2010, and was released ten days later, through Def Jam Recordings. It was written by Ne-Yo and produced by D. DoRohn Gough.
Background The song's producer D. DoRohn Gough said about working with Ne-Yo on the song: "My desire is to influence a culture with music that feels good. I am honored that Ne-Yo is allowing me to display this music on a global stage.".
Music video The video premiered on July 14, 2010 along with the video for "Beautiful Monster". The video shows Ne-Yo to be a part of a crime fighting group that's living the life with money, women and fame. Narratively, it is the first of a thematic trilogy of music videos, followed by the videos for "One in a Million" and "Beautiful Monster".
Directed by Wayne Isham and Ne-Yo
Remix An unofficial remix was released with Fabolous & Rick Ross.
Critical reception Rap-Up magazine said that "Ne-Yo pops the cork and toasts to the good life on 'Champagne Life'". [He] evokes his idol Michael Jackson on the slinky production, which goes down smoothly". Mark Edward Nero from About.com praised the song, saying that it's "a Michael Jackson-esque tune about enjoying the type of life where "trouble is a bubble in a champagne glass" and "dreams and reality are one and the same". He also said that the song is catchier than "Beautiful Monster".
Live performances Ne-Yo performed "Champagne Life" at Power 106's Powerhouse 2010 concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on June 19, 2010.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2010–2011)Peakposition
Year-end Chart (2010)PositionJapan Adult Contemporary (Billboard)55 US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)25Chart (2011)PositionUS Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)"R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2018.100
Radio and release information
Radio adds Country Date Format United States June 15, 2010 Urban July 20, 2010 Rhythmic
Purchaseable release Country Date Format Label United States July 20, 2010 Digital download Def Jam Canada
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