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"Closer"
Single by Saweetie featuring H.E.R.
from the album Pretty Bitch Music
Released	February 11, 2022
Genre	Disco-pop
Length	2:49
Label	Warner Artistry
Songwriter(s)	Diamonte Harper Gabriella Wilson Ryan Ogren Samuel Ahana Alyssa Cantu Bradley Powell Randall Hammers
Producer(s)	Ogren DJ Swish Mike Crook Kaine
Saweetie singles chronology
"Handstand" (2021) "Closer" (2022) "Baby Boo" (2022)
H.E.R. singles chronology
"Blessed & Free" (2021) "Closer" (2022) "Playa" (2022)
Music video
"Closer" on YouTube

"Closer" is a song by American rapper Saweetie featuring American singer-songwriter H.E.R. from the former's upcoming debut studio album, Pretty Bitch Music, scheduled to be released in 2023. It was released on February 11, 2022, as the fifth single from the album.

Composition and lyrics

"Closer" is a disco-pop song and has been described as "a confident singles anthem for Valentine's Day". Saweetie's lyrics pair up with H.E.R.'s vocals in the chorus as the two respectively rap and sing "over a bouncy '80s-inspired beat".

Music video

The official music video for "Closer", directed by Hannah Lux Davis, premiered alongside the song on February 11, 2022. It starts with Saweetie and H.E.R. taking a group of women with her to the airport to fly. After getting their passports and COVID-19 test results checked, they start partying and Saweetie then goes on dates with three love interests.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

1. Minsker, Evan (February 11, 2022). "Saweetie And H.E.R. Share New Song "Closer": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
2. Mier, Tomás (February 14, 2022). "Saweetie Has Hella Boyfriends in Video for Disco Pop Bop 'Closer' With H.E.R." Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
3. Curto, Justin (February 14, 2022). "Saweetie and H.E.R. Drop Singles Anthem 'Closer' Ahead of Valentine's Day". Vulture. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
4. Espinoza, Joshua (February 10, 2022). "Saweetie Connects With H.E.R. for New Song and Video "Closer"". Complex. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
5. Inman, DeMicia (February 14, 2022). "Saweetie And H.E.R. Take Flight On Icy Airlines In "Closer" Music Video". Vibe. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
6. "H.E.R. Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
7. "H.E.R. Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
8. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
9. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 14. týden 2022 in the date selector. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
10. "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
11. "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
12. "H.E.R. Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
13. "H.E.R. Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
14. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
15. "Closer (feat. H.E.R.) - Single by Saweetie on Apple Music". Retrieved February 22, 2022 – via Apple Music.
16. "Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2022.

• 2022 singles
• 2022 songs
• Saweetie songs
• H.E.R. songs
• Songs written by Saweetie
• Songs written by H.E.R.
• Songs written by Ryan Ogren
• American disco songs
• American pop songs
• Warner Records singles