U Don't Have To Call
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"U Don't Have to Call" is a 2001 single from Usher
's 2001 album 8701
. It was the third US single from the album and the fifth UK single, peaking at number 3 on the United States
Billboard Hot 100
singles chart. In the UK, it was released as part of a double A-side with his collaboration with P. Diddy on "I Need a Girl" (Part 1). The single reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart
.
The song eventually won Usher his second consecutive Grammy Award
for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
in 2003.
"U Don't Have to Call" was the final single from 8701, which sold 4 million copies in the US.
The single's music video
was filmed in Los Angeles
at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.
The track features background vocals by Kelis
.
Usher (entertainer)
Usher Terry Raymond IV , who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer-songwriter, and actor. He is considered around the world to be the reigning King of R&B. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100...
's 2001 album 8701
8701 (album)
8701 is the third studio album by American R&B singer Usher, released by Arista Records on August 7, 2001, in North America. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2000 to 2001, and was handled by several producers including The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, Kevin "She'kspere"...
. It was the third US single from the album and the fifth UK single, peaking at number 3 on the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
singles chart. In the UK, it was released as part of a double A-side with his collaboration with P. Diddy on "I Need a Girl" (Part 1). The single reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
The song eventually won Usher his second consecutive Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
The Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance was awarded between 1968 and 2011. The award has had several minor name changes:*In 1968 it was awarded as Best R&B Solo Vocal Performance, Male...
in 2003.
"U Don't Have to Call" was the final single from 8701, which sold 4 million copies in the US.
The single's music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was filmed in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.
The track features background vocals by Kelis
Kelis
Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers (born August 21, 1971 is an American musical artist. She is a BRIT Award, Q Award and NME Award winner and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She has had nine top 10 singles on the UK Singles Chart...
.
Track listings
UK CD- "I Need a Girl" (Part 1) (P. Diddy featuring Usher & LoonLoonThe loons or divers are a group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia...
) - "U Don't Have to Call" (Remix) (featuring LudacrisLudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
) - "I Need a Girl" (Part 2) (P. Diddy featuring GinuwineGinuwineElgin Baylor Lumpkin , better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine had released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the late 1990's...
, LoonLoonThe loons or divers are a group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia...
, Mario WinansMario WinansMario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
& Tammy Ruggeri) - "I Need a Girl" (Part 1)" (video)
- "U Don't Have to Call" (video)
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart ARIA Charts The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June... |
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